Building Strong Foundations for Climate-Smart and Resilient Food Systems: Geospatial Innovation, Cloud Technologies, AI & Collaboration

Join Taylor Geospatial and AWS for a candid conversation on the future of climate resilience in food systems, and the role geospatial technologies, AI, cloud infrastructure, and cross-sector collaboration play in building that future. From modeling how crops will fare under tomorrow's climates, to mapping how food moves from field to global market and communities who need it most, to efficient nitrogen management, our speakers are shaping and building the next generation of tools on AWS cloud and AI. This session will spotlight how open data, cloud computing, AI and strategic partnership are accelerating innovation and foregrounds real experiences with what it takes to scale these solutions from proof-of-concept to global impact. Why attend See innovation in action: hear directly from teams building new models for agrifood supply chains and agricultural resilience Understand the power of collaboration: learn how partnerships between technologists, researchers, and funders are enabling applied innovation at scale Connect & engage: join a network of technical experts and leaders accelerating food system resilience through open science and advanced technology Who should attend Technical professionals, program and project managers, and startup teams working at the intersection of geospatial technology, cloud/AI infrastructure, and sustainable agriculture. We also encourage program leads and decision-makers from international NGOs, philanthropic and commercial organizations exploring technology for social and environmental impact at scale. Agenda Welcome & introductory remarks from AWS and Taylor Geospatial Panel discussion Moderated Q&A Lunch reception Panel Speakers Kat Esser — Principal, Global Impact Accelerators, AWS Skilling and Social Impact Rachel Opitz — Program Manager, Geospatial Innovation for Food Security, Taylor Geospatial Ben Strong — Earth Genome Matt Houser — NICCEE / University of Maryland / The Nature Conservancy Sarah Garvey — NICCEE / University of Maryland Praveen Pankajakshan — UrbanKissan In person only. Space is limited; reserve your seat today.