The 7th edition of VCCircle Agri & Food Investment Summit, to be held on October 28 at Taj Land Ends, Mumbai, is slated to be a captivating event. More than 250 top CEOs, investors, new-age food and beverage innovators, and emerging foodpreneurs will gather under one roof to discuss the opportunities in the food sector, challenges that need to be addressed to increase farm output and innovative disruptions taking place at the farm input level.
The summit will also see participation from an equally impressive array of speakers who will provide valuable insight and expert opinion on the issues and opportunities in the agriculture and food sector. Speakers, who have been chosen keeping the theme and structure of the programme in mind, will not only focus on the conventional aspects of the agriculture and food business but also provide detailed information on the upcoming business opportunities in this segment.
Ireena Vittal, a renowned expert on Indian agriculture and business building, will deliver the keynote address at the summit. She will be joined by other acclaimed speakers who will shed light during the panel and insight sessions. They include A Mahendran, CMD, Global Beverages and Foods Pvt Ltd; Hemendra Mathur, MD, SEAF India Investment Advisors; Rohtash Mal, Chairman and MD, EM3 Agriservices Pvt Ltd; V T Bharadwaj, MD, Sequoia Capital India; and Vijaya Pastala, founder and CEO, Under the Mango Tree.
Besides, we will be hosting emerging entrepreneurs that are acting as catalysts in the food and agricultural businesses, and leading investors who are betting on the agriculture and food sector.
It’s not over yet; the summit will also feature a special showcase session, which will provide a curated platform for select companies in the agriculture and food sector to showcase their innovative services and products. To apply or nominate your company for the showcase session at this summit, write to kanika@vccircle.com.
The main topics which will be covered at the summit are:
Back to the Beginning: On Mapping Digital Innovations at the Farm Input Level
- Investing in Agri and Food Businesses: The Debt vs Equity Investments Prism
- Innovations in Supply Chain and Cold Storage: From Farm to the Dining Table
- Can Indian food safety standards get more consumer friendly?
- How ready is India for an organic food revolution?
- Mapping new opportunities in the mainstream food businesses
- Mapping emerging business opportunities in new foods
- Mapping technology-centred food models
To participate in the summit and gain valuable insights on the agriculture and food sector,register now or write to Kanika at register@vccircle.com or call at 0120-4171111.
For branding and sponsorship opportunities, write to Nayab at nayab.k@vccircle.com.
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