Session Abstract:
This panel explores the transformative potential of Digital Twins technology in the agricultural sector, focusing on the perspectives of both farmers and technology providers. As the agricultural landscape evolves, integrating sophisticated digital tools can enhance efficiency, predictability, and sustainability. However, adoption barriers remain.
This discussion will delve into how Digital Twins can be effectively communicated and implemented to overcome skepticism by addressing real-world farming challenges. Panelists will unpack the technology’s role in making farming practices more data-driven and precise, ensuring that stakeholders recognize both immediate and long-term benefits.
Key Topics for Discussion:
1. Introduction to Digital Twins in Agriculture:
– Explanation of what Digital Twins are and how they are used in agriculture.
– Discussion on improvements in crop yield, resource management (water, soil nutrients), and pest control through predictive analytics enabled by Digital Twins.
2. Role of Data in Farming Decisions:
– How data collected by Digital Twins can lead to better decision-making in farm management.
– Privacy, security, and management of farm data: Addressing concerns and best practices.
3. Addressing Skepticism:
– Strategies to introduce traditional farmers to Digital Twins technology.
– How to build trust in technology.
6. Technology Providers’ Perspective:
– Insights from tech providers on designing user-friendly Digital Twins solutions for agriculture.
– Future developments in Digital Twins technology that could further benefit the agriculture sector.
7. Panelist Q&A with Audience Interaction:
– An interactive session where the audience can pose questions to the experts, allowing for deeper engagement and clarification on specific points of interest or concern.
Speakers:
Alina Piddubna, AgriTech Portfolio Manager, Data & AI/ML Practice Delivery Lead, IT Program Manager in Intellias with 15 years of experience in managing IT Programs, Projects and Portfolios, M&A programs, organizational change management and business development in Agriculture, Retail & Financial sectors. Including: • Managing digital transformation and advanced technology programs, M&A programs, solution development and IT infrastructure projects from ideation to ITSM, setting up project & program governance, application of tailored methodology • Managing project portfolios, business development and strategic partnerships • Leading advanced technology delivery practices • PhD in Managing Enterprises, PMP, PMI-ACP
John Gottula, PhD, is an agtech innovator with an applied crop science background and a passion for analytics. Holding a doctorate from Cornell University, John formerly directed crop biotechnology studies and led global agronomic development programs. John is the co-creator of #AgileAg, a movement to link agile processes with crop science to drive analytics adoption in the agriculture industry.
Sebastian Villegas, 12 years experience in the protein production field. Mechatronic Eng, with and MBA from the University of Bath (UK). Currently I am Asimetrix COO, a Colombian company focused on unlocking the power of data in the protein production industry (🐖, 🐓,🥚) through analytics, AI and IoT devices (Smartfarm) for capturing data from productive farms, such as: humidity, temperature, light, and pigs weight with our PigVision technology.
Dan Maycock serves as the Vice President for Professional Services at CropTrak. He is passionate about driving economic growth and fostering innovation, thriving on collaborating with forward-thinking companies. As an accomplished executive, co-founder, and consultant, he has dedicated his career to partnering with organizations of all sizes to drive efficiency around modern technology strategy and data-driven solutions. Dan is a seasoned agriculture and technology leader. His leadership experience includes roles at Boeing and Amazon and consulting appointments with Slalom and Capgemini. Dan has significant entrepreneurial experience, having served as both a technology leader and co-founder in three successful ventures. Dan holds a bachelor’s degree in MIS from Washington State University and a master’s degree in software management from Carnegie Mellon University. https://www.linkedin.com/in/danmaycock/
Volodymyr Demkiv is an accomplished IT professional having 16+ years of experience in solution development services, with a specific focus on the Internet of Things (IoT) applications for the Facility Management, Agriculture, and Manufacturing sectors. Volodymyr’s proven record of successful project deliveries powered with a deep understanding of IoT principles and the latest advancements in the field, enable him to translate complex business requirements into practical IoT solutions. Having combined passion for technology and commitment to client success, Volodymyr helps organizations across the globe embrace on their digital transformation journey and optimize processes with the power of connected devices.
