Innovation Spotlight // Accelerating Commercialisation: From Field Trials to Scalable Solutions

23 Sep 2025
Auditorium
Main Stage
  • It’s a slow path-to-market beyond the pilot stage for start-ups and SMEs in agtech. How can we shorten the timeline for technology development?
  • How is farmer-led research driving practical innovation and shaping the development of impactful, scalable agtech tools?
  • What feedback have farmers provided through on-farm testing, and how is this influencing the evolution of agricultural technologies?
  • What key outcomes and insights have emerged from field trials, and how are they impacting the performance and scalability of new technologies?
  • How can we foster effective collaboration between farmers, researchers, policymakers, corporates and investors to accelerate the commercialisation of new technologies?
Speakers
James Green
James Green, Group Director of Agriculture - G’S FRESH
Konstantin Krestchun
Konstantin Krestchun, Global Head and Managing Director - xarvio® DIGITAL FARMING SOLUTIONS
Tom MacMillan
Tom MacMillan, Elizabeth Creak Chair in Rural Policy & Strategy - ROYAL AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY