Gain insights into the latest advancements, trends, and best practices on the use of new technologies for breeding innovative crops.
Join industry leaders, cutting-edge startups and top researchers for an exciting journey. The program features high-level keynotes, interactive sessions, and countless opportunities to connect.
Day 1
29 March 2026
Conference kick-off & opening reception
Visit to KeyGene facility
Keynote: Supporting Crop Innovation with fair access to patents for breeding- and AgTech companies
Panel: Cultivating Tomorrow: The New Crop Innovation Ecosystem
Networking dinner
Day 2
30 March 2026
Keynote: Beyond the Genome: From Data to Decisions
Visit to NPEC greenhouse and growth rooms
Startup pitches
Conference dinner
Day 3
31 March 2026
Keynote: by Nastaran Baleng-Soultani, TECH50 – Most influential in tech | Co-Founder RadCap | CEO BlueRedGold | Angel Investor in Tech Startups (Sweden)
Parallel session on AI and Machine Learning in Plant Breeding
CropIB is a C-level conference for management, entrepreneurs, leading scientists, financial- and legal experts from the international AgBio and AgTech industry.
Speaker
C. (Claudia) Hallebach
Chair
Agricultural Crop Licensing Platform (ACLP) / Head of Global Legal and IP at KWS SAAT SE & Co.KGaA
