Presented in Partnership by the
Agricultural Business Council of Kansas City and the
National Institute for Animal Agriculture
The latest ideas in cutting-edge technology for agribusiness will be featured at the 2025 Ag Innovation Forum. The one-day session will showcase and celebrate ag technology in the Midwest.
Keynote speakers include:
Todd Thurman, Founder & Lead Consultant, Swine Insights International, LLC
Polly Ruhland, Senior Managing Director, Business Strategy & Transformation, Food & Agribusiness, FTI Consulting
Panel Discussions:
AI and Agriculture: Data Utilization and the Future of Agriculture
Fostering Innovation and Investment in Animal Agriculture: Strategies for Sustained Growth
Commercializing Innovation in Agriculture – Prioritizing Food & Ag Tech
Confirmed panelists include:
Ryan Bartlett, Chief Technology Officer, Pairwise
Duane Cantrell, Managing Partner, Fulcrum Global Capital
Daniel Foy, Co-Founder & CEO, AgriGates
Ash Sweeting, Vice President, Agscent
Andrew Uden, CEO, HerdDogg Inc.
Jerrod Westfahl, Executive Chairman, ILS Beef
Kim Young, President, Animal Health Corridor - moderator
And special guest speaker: Mayor Quinton Lucas, City of Kansas City, MO
Program Outline
8:00 AM
Registration & Networking
9:00 AM
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Keynote Speaker
9:45 AM
Meeting Break
10:15 AM
Panel Discussion
Keynote: Todd Thurman, Swine Insights International, LLC
12:00 Noon
Buffet Lunch
12:45 PM
Panel Discussions
2:30 PM
Meeting Break
3:00 PM
Keynote: Polly Ruhland, PR Strategic Consulting
4:00 PM
Reception
Meeting Venue
Kauffman Foundation Conference Center
4801 Rockhill Rd, Kansas City, MO 64110
Parking is free of charge and located on the north side of the building. Please enter through the right-hand set of doors for the Conference Center.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations must be submitted by email at least 10 days prior to the scheduled event. No refunds or credits will be provided within 10 days of the event. This policy applies to all circumstances including illness. Registrations are transferable - please email to make arrangements for substitution in advance.
Accommodations & Special Dietary Needs
If you have questions concerning access, or if you have any special dietary needs, please e-mail at least seven days prior to the event.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsorship opportunities are available. Please contact Erica Venancio by email for more information.
