Agricultural innovation will be taking a center stage at the agritech seminar in Aberdeen, where the latest trends, technologies, and breakthroughs in agricultural technology will be on display.
The hybrid event, hosted at One Tech Hub will gather leaders and innovators to discuss how technology can cultivate a more sustainable agricultural future.
The seminar, themed ‘Cultivating the Future: Harnessing Technology for Sustainable Agriculture’, aims to tackle global food security challenges by connecting policymakers, entrepreneurs, investors, and researchers.
“The future of food production depends on how well we integrate technology, sustainability, and youth innovation,” said Idongesit Mbaram, founder/chief executive at Global Youth in AgriTech Network (GYANT).
“This seminar will be a global platform to share knowledge, showcase solutions, and inspire a new generation of AgriTech leaders,” she added.
Read also: Agritech firm empowers Warri farmers with workshop, farm inputs
She emphasised that the event will provide a platform to share knowledge and inspire a new generation of AgriTech leaders.
A key feature of the event is the showcase of innovations by young AgriTech entrepreneurs from around the world.
A stellar lineup of experts and thought leaders will lead discussions across various aspects of AgriTech.
The keynote addresses will be delivered by Jerry L. Cunningham, an American agricultural development expert with over 50 years of experience, and Pascal Ezenkwu, a lecturer from Robert Gordon University.
Cunningham, managing director of AWAA, an American-based agricultural development company, has extensive experience in large-scale projects, including the installation of over 1,000 irrigation systems worldwide.
His work has significantly impacted Nigeria’s agricultural sector over the last 26 years.
Panels will feature prominent figures such as Debisi Araba, managing director, who will serve as a moderator. Other panellists include Pete Preston, founder of Settlrz Ltd and Everything AI, an expert in demystifying emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and big data.
Others are: Oleksandr Chernykh, a legal advisor specialising in investment projects and international commerce law and Bolaji Akinboro, a high-impact technology entrepreneur and co-founder of Cellulant, a pan-African FinTech company, among others.
The event organised by GYANT is set to take place in Aberdeen, United Kingdom, on September 23, 2025.
Interested participants can visit GYANT website to register. The seminar is part of GYANT’s mission to empower young people to drive transformation in global agriculture through innovation and technology.
