MORNING SESSIONS

Global insights and strategic overview

10:45 AI explosion in agfood: global to local studies

Short presentations followed by a discussion panel.

• Dr Daniel Kearney, CTO, Firmus
• Jerome O’Connell, CEO, Proveye
• Dr Steven Davy, Director of the Centre for Sustainable Digital Technologies, TU Dublin

Session MC: Stephen Robb, Renewables Editor, Irish Farmers Journal

12:15 AI redefining the agrifood ecosystem

Presentation followed by a discussion panel.

• Dr Sjaak Wolfert, Wageningen University
• Dr Jurgen Vangeyte, ILVO
• Kevin Doolin, Walton Institute 

Session MC: David Leydon, Group Head of Growth and Agrifood Consulting, Ifac

1:30 Lunch

AFTERNOON SESSIONS

Practical applications for Ireland

14:15 AI solutions for on-farm challenges?

Discussion panel.

• Francie Gorman, President, Irish Farmers’ Association
• Siobhán Jordan, Head of Technology Transfer and Commercialisation, Teagasc
• Niall McGauran, MD, Efficient Farming Solutions Ltd, Co-Owner, Lely Mullingar Centre

Session MC: Catherine Heffernan, Technical and Customer Success Specialist, MSD Animal Health

15:30 Integrating AI in Irish agriculture and agribusiness - Supported by Herdwatch

Three-five minute case studies followed by a discussion panel.

• Daniel Izquierdo, CEO, Micron Agritech
• James Greevy, Director of Product, Herdwatch
• Hazel Peavoy, Strategic Business Partner, Walton Institute    

Session MC: Deirdre O'Shea, EMEA Food, Agribusiness and Beverage Industry Leader, Aon

16:30 Closing remarks

• William Minchin, CEO, The Agricultural Trust

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