Newsweek will gather prominent figures in agricultural technology and sustainability at its upcoming AgriTech Event in Davos, Switzerland, scheduled for January 22, 2026. This one-day forum aims to align the future of farming with global environmental objectives and will take place at the Hotel Parsenn, coinciding with the broader international gathering in Davos.
The event will feature a series of panel discussions led by senior executives and innovators from the agritech sector, including representatives from industry leaders such as SAP, PepsiCo, and HCLSoftware. The opening remarks will be delivered by a senior executive from Newsweek, setting the stage for discussions about the evolving landscape of farming.
Exploring the Future of Agriculture
The AgriTech Event will delve into pressing issues within the agricultural sector through four themed conversations. These discussions will focus on how digital tools, sustainable practices, and innovative financial frameworks can reshape agriculture amid growing climate pressures.
The panels include:
– **The Digital Soil**: Building a Data-Driven Foundation for Sustainable Agriculture
– **Higher Yields, Lower Impact**: Farming for More with Less
– **Financing the Future of Food**: Scaling Innovation in a Resource-Constrained World
– **The Next Generation of Crop and Climate Challenges in Farming
Moderators for these discussions will be Gabriel Snyder, Editorial Director at Newsweek; Matthew Tostevin, Senior Editor at Newsweek; and Daniela Di Gianantonio, Head of Digital Agriculture at the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
Leaders in Agritech Take the Stage
The event is set to feature a diverse array of leaders who are driving innovation in agriculture through data analytics, biotechnology, and climate-resilient crop solutions. Notable speakers include Jim Andrew, Executive Vice President at PepsiCo; Philipp Herzig, Chief Technology Officer at SAP; and Feroz Sheikh, Chief Information and Digital Officer at Syngenta Group.
Other influential voices at the event will include:
– Ido Margalit, Co-Founder & CEO of BetterSeeds
– Jay McEntire, CEO & Co-Founder of Arva Intelligence
– Ilias Sousis, CEO & Co-Founder of Wikifarmer
– Hunter Swisher, President & CEO of Phospholutions
Together, these leaders represent a broad spectrum of innovations in soil restoration, crop genetics, and sustainable fertilizer solutions, reflecting the potential of technology to enhance agricultural productivity.
As the discussions unfold, attendees will include representatives from major international organizations and corporations, underscoring the importance of agricultural innovation in addressing global climate and food security challenges. Among the participants are the United Nations Global Compact, the United Nations World Food Programme, and the Gates Foundation, as well as corporations like Google and PricewaterhouseCoopers.
The presence of such diverse stakeholders highlights the shared commitment to advancing climate-aligned agriculture across public, private, and nonprofit sectors. This event is part of Newsweek’s ongoing initiative to promote sustainability and resilience in various industries.
For further details or to register for the AgriTech Event, please visit the official Newsweek event page. If you have a sustainability or technology-related story to share, you can reach out to Newsweek at [email protected], where your story may be featured.
