Newsweek is set to convene leaders in agricultural technology and sustainability at its AgriTech Event in Davos, Switzerland, on January 22, 2026. The gathering will coincide with the larger international meeting in Davos and aims to foster discussions on aligning the future of agriculture with global environmental objectives.
The event will unfold at the Hotel Parsenn and will feature a series of panel discussions led by prominent executives from major companies in the agritech sector. Participants include industry giants such as SAP, PepsiCo, and HCLSoftware. Opening remarks will be delivered by a senior executive from Newsweek, setting the stage for a day of insightful conversations.
Exploring the Future of Food and Farming
Four themed discussions will explore how digital tools, innovative sustainability strategies, and new financing frameworks can revolutionize agriculture, especially in light of escalating climate challenges. The panels are as follows:
– **The Digital Soil**: Building a Data-Driven Foundation for Sustainable Agriculture
– **Higher Yields, Lower Impact**: Farming for More with Less
– **Financing the Future of Food**: Scaling Innovation in a Resource-Constrained World
– **The Next Generation of Crop and Climate Challenges in Farming
The discussions will be moderated by Gabriel Snyder, Editorial Director at Newsweek; Matthew Tostevin, Senior Editor at Newsweek; and Daniela Di Gianantonio, Head of Digital Agriculture at the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
Leaders in Agritech Take the Stage
The event will showcase a diverse array of speakers, including CEOs and founders who are pioneering advancements in agricultural practices. Notable figures on the agenda include:
– Jim Andrew, Executive Vice President, PepsiCo
– Philipp Herzig, Chief Technology Officer, SAP
– Feroz Sheikh, Chief Information and Digital Officer, Syngenta Group
– Ido Margalit, Co-Founder & CEO, BetterSeeds
– Jay McEntire, CEO & Co-Founder, Arva Intelligence
– Ilias Sousis, CEO & Co-Founder, Wikifarmer
– Hunter Swisher, President & CEO, Phospholutions
– Pasi Vainikka, Co-Founder & Vice Chair, Solar Foods
– Ross Hendron, CEO & Co-Founder, Wild Bioscience
– Kalyan Kumar, Chief Product Officer, HCLSoftware
These leaders represent a spectrum of innovative approaches, from soil restoration and crop genetics to advanced data platforms and sustainable fertilizer solutions.
Global stakeholders from various sectors, including multinational corporations and international organizations, will also be present. Attendees include representatives from the United Nations Global Compact, the United Nations World Food Programme, Google, Ericsson, the Gates Foundation, PricewaterhouseCoopers, and Nestlé. Their participation highlights the increasing recognition of climate-aligned agriculture as a vital concern across public, private, and non-profit sectors.
The AgriTech Event is part of Newsweek’s ongoing commitment to promoting solutions that advance sustainability and climate resilience in various industries. For more information or to register for the event, interested parties can visit the official Newsweek event page.
