Bridging the Gap between Industry and Academia to Solve Technical Challenges in Agriculture

Join us for a conversation between the Hub’s own Tyler Smith, Technical Director for the Arizona Hub for Agricultural Innovation and Sr Director for The Luminosity Lab at ASU, and Ben Palone, Sr Commercialization Director for Western Growers. The conversation will explore academia's role in AgTech development, the opportunities to accelerate innovation , and how universities can help de-risk emerging technologies before they reach the broader market. We'll discuss how academic institutions can move the needle through research, collaboration, and commercialization, while also exploring key AgTech technologies, emerging opportunities, and areas where innovation is still needed.