Tomorrow Belongs to All of Us
The history of human progress belongs to all of us. Leaps in health and nutrition are ours to share. And so is the responsibility of moving agriculture — and the world — forward. Together, we can shape what’s possible.
The Future of Farming Dialogue is an annual global event that brings together journalists, influencers, growers, and key stakeholders to share ideas for tomorrow. To consider how we sustainably produce enough healthy food for our growing population. And to pursue the future of agriculture through digital tools and innovation.
Explore presentations from key Bayer leaders at Future of Farming Dialogue 2019 and learn more about our commitment to sustainability.
FoFD 2019 Recap
Future of Farming Dialogue 2019 brought together a diverse group of speakers to discuss the unique challenges facing farmers — like fighting climate change on the farm and using sustainable innovation to feed our growing population.
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FoFD 2019 At-A-Glance
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Day One
Influencers explored the Damianshof ForwardFarm, where Bayer representatives demonstrated sustainable farming and discussed plant breeding techniques to meet consumer demand.
Damianshof ForwardFarm Visit
- Think Like a Farmer Hands-On Challenge
- Introduction of Jackie Applegate and Interactive Tasting Experience
Day Two
Bayer leaders and industry experts came together to discuss how farmers around the world are pursuing sustainable solutions and new innovation to face their biggest challenges.
- Executive Keynote with Liam Condon and Bob Reiter
- Employee Storytelling Moment with Stella Salvo
- Panel Session: Shaping the Future of Our Food: How Do Consumers Impact Our Planet With Their Dietary Choices?
- Innovation Talk with Bayer and Arvinas
- Panel Session: A World Without Crop Protection
- Employee Storytelling Moment with Everlyn Musyoka
- Panel Session: Trade Agreements, Disagreements and Impacts on Farmers Large & Small
- Innovation Talk with Sam Eathington
- Employee Storytelling Moment with Matheus Gueratto
- Fireside Chat with Bob Reiter and Bill Laio
Day Three
Bayer leaders and industry experts outlined the importance of protecting the environment while producing enough food for our growing population.
- Opening Keynote with Matthias Berninger
- Crop Science Keynote with Klaus Kunz
- Next Generation Perspective on Sustainability with Ebba Engstrom
- Sustainability with Dirk Backhaus
- Next Generation Perspective on Sustainability with Andrea Zorzetto
- Panel Session: How Do We Achieve a Balance Between Protection and Production?
2019 Featured Speakers
Konstantin Kockerols
2017 Youth Ag Summit Alum
Frank Sesno
Dean, School of Media and Public Affairs, The George Washington University
Sara Wyant
Founder and President, Agri-Pulse Communications, Inc.
Miguel Altieri
Professor, University of California --Berkeley
Katie Brown
Senior Vice President, Sustainable Nutrition, National Dairy Council
Louis DeMaso
Sustainability and Operations Analyst, Lipman Farms
Dhanush Dinesh
Global Policy Engagement Manager, CCASF
John Dombrosky
Arvinas
Michael Dover
CEO, Martinagro S.A., President, CREA (Regional Consortium for Agricultural Experimentation)
Ebba Engstrom
Youth Ag Summit Alum, Sweden
Pam Johnson
Global Farmer Network Member, U.S. Farmer
Ralf Kelle
Vice President, Evonik
Patience Koku
CEO, Replenish Farms
Bill Liao
General Partner of SOSV and Founder of RebelBio
Rodrigo C.A. Lima
Partner, Agroicone
Ginya Truitt Nakata
Regional Director, Latin America & the Caribbean, International Potato Center
Okisegere Ojepat
CEO, Fresh Produce Consortium of Kenya
Bernd Olligs
German farmer and member of the Bayer ForwardFarm network
Andrea Zorzetto
Youth Ag Summit Alum, Italy
Jackie Applegate
Head of Vegetable Seeds & Environmental Science, Bayer
Dirk Backhaus
Head of Product Supply, Bayer
Matthias Berninger
Head of Sustainability and Public Affairs, Bayer AG
Liam Condon
President of the Crop Science Division, Bayer
Sam Eathington
Chief Science Officer, The Climate Corporation, a subsidiary of Bayer
Matheus Gueratto
Regional Marketing Segment Manager - Forestry & IVM of the Crop Science Division, Bayer
Andy Knepp
Head of Environmental Strategy & Industry Activation, Crop Science Division, Bayer
Klaus Kunz
Head of Sustainability and Business Stewardship, Crop Science Division of Bayer
Everlyn Musyoka
Kenya Commercial Lead, Bayer
Bob Reiter
Head of Research & Development of the Crop Science Division, Bayer
Beth Roden
Head of Global Communications, Crop Science Division, Bayer
Stella Salvo
Head of Development & Deployment, Bayer
Frank Terhorst
Head of Crop Strategy and Portfolio Management, Bayer
Axel Trautwein
Head of R&D - Small Molecules, Bayer