Agriculture, Food & Forestry

Experts in farming, food production, and forestry, contributing to sustainable agriculture, food security, and environmental conservation

Moses Liech

Moses Liech

Entrepreneurship Fellow at Dunin-Deshpande Queens University Canada, Blockchain Developer and Software Engineer having worked previously at Hesa Africa and Power Learn Project as an Assistant Database Instructor.2 times Founder and current CEO Investa Farm.

Entrepreneurship Fellow at Dunin-Deshpande Queens University Canada, Blockchain Developer and Software Engineer having worked previously at Hesa Africa and Power Learn Project as an Assistant Database Instructor.2 times Founder and current CEO Invest... Show more

Amy Galvin

Amy Galvin

Amy Galvin is a dedicated leader committed to bringing farm to table to patients. Amy has been in healthcare for 5 years. During this time she has worked to reduce food waste across retail, catering, and patient services for the BILH hospital system consisting of 14 hospitals. Amy was the recipient of the Jane Matlaw Environmental Champion Award in 2022.

Amy Galvin is a dedicated leader committed to bringing farm to table to patients. Amy has been in healthcare for 5 years. During this time she has worked to reduce food waste across retail, catering, and patient services for the BILH hospital system ... Show more

Letizia Guarise

Letizia Guarise

Foodie with a past in gastronomy and zero food waste projects, after my studies in International Food and Agribusiness, I've started experimenting old and new Fermentation and regenerative techniques. I've been resident at Moos community while working with Edible Alchemy in Berlin and recently co-founded the Regenerative Project Gaia's Garden.it

Foodie with a past in gastronomy and zero food waste projects, after my studies in International Food and Agribusiness, I've started experimenting old and new Fermentation and regenerative techniques. I've been resident at Moos community while workin... Show more

Abubakar Salihu Usman

Abubakar Salihu Usman

Name: Abubakar Salihu Usman

Origin: Jama'are Local Government, Bauchi State, Nigeria

Academic Background:
- Currently a final year student at Bauchi State University, Gadau
- Studying Botany

Professional Background:
- Rice Farmer

Summary:
Abubakar Salihu Usman is a final year Botany student at Bauchi State University, Gadau, and a dedicated rice farmer from Jama'are Local Government, Bauchi State. He is passionate about agriculture and botany, and is committed to making a positive impact in his community through his studies and farming endeavors.

Name: Abubakar Salihu Usman Origin: Jama'are Local Government, Bauchi State, Nigeria Academic Background: - Currently a final year student at Bauchi State University, Gadau - Studying Botany Professional Background: - Rice Farmer Summa... Show more

John McElhone

John McElhone

John is the co-founder of CropSafe - building the operational and financial operating system for the millions of farms that feed the world’s population, powered by a global network of orbital satellites and weather monitoring stations. CropSafe has recently announced that they have raised $3M in seed funding and have opened U.S. headquarters in Los Angeles.

John is the co-founder of CropSafe - building the operational and financial operating system for the millions of farms that feed the world’s population, powered by a global network of orbital satellites and weather monitoring stations. CropSafe has r... Show more

Tumelo Zondi

Tumelo Zondi

Tumelo is a passionate BCom Entrepreneurial Management graduate from the University of Free-State. Named one of the 100 Young Mandelas of the future by News24, she remains committed to improving lives and creating real impact through all the world she does.

She is associated with the likes of the Durban Youth Council, Enactus UFS where she served as the Vice-President and MiET, a non-profit organization where she worked as a data consultant. She has also mentored young people through the University of Free-State P3 mentorship program and Nkcubeko Noyila Foundation's Learners Connect.

Her experiences and training on leadership includes discussions on social, political and global issues, particularly in the African & South African context through the YALI program and the GIBS: Spirit of the Youth program.

As of late, she has Co-founded & is Director of Sprout Africa, a company committed to providing access to efficient markets & training for farmers in marginalized communities. Her passions for youth, media, driving change through sustainable development and she believes that young people have a huge role to play in impacting our global society.

Tumelo is a passionate BCom Entrepreneurial Management graduate from the University of Free-State. Named one of the 100 Young Mandelas of the future by News24, she remains committed to improving lives and creating real impact through all the world sh... Show more

James Gatuna

James Gatuna

Experienced product owner with a background in telecommunications and farming.

Experienced product owner with a background in telecommunications and farming. Show more

Steve Weymer

Steve Weymer

Steve Weymer is a veteran in the specialty beverage industry, known for his extensive experience in production, operations, marketing, and distribution. With dual degrees from the University of California and an MBA from the University of Colorado, he combines academic achievement with hands-on leadership. Throughout his career, Steve has established a reputation for innovation, quality, and environmental awareness in the beverage industry.

As the founder of WaterBox LLC in Columbus, Georgia, Steve has dedicated his career to developing environmentally responsible beverage alternatives that help reduce plastic waste through innovative carton packaging. His mission with WaterBox is rooted in sustainability, providing high-quality beverages while minimizing environmental impact. The company’s products are packaged in liquid paperboard cartons, primarily made from pressed paper, with minimal use of recyclable plastic components. This approach significantly lowers material use and energy consumption compared to traditional plastic bottles.

Steve’s leadership style is practical and grounded in direct involvement. He oversees operations closely to ensure quality and efficiency while maintaining a strong focus on environmental stewardship. Under his guidance, WaterBox has grown steadily, operating production facilities in Northern California, Southwest Utah, Northwest Georgia, and central Pennsylvania. Each facility sources water from nearby mountain springs, reducing transportation emissions and supporting local economies. The company’s transparent labeling practices also allow consumers to identify the exact source of their water, reinforcing trust and accountability.

Throughout his career, Steve has worked with more than 45 U.S. and European companies, helping them develop and market natural and organic functional beverages. His deep understanding of consumer trends and product formulation has positioned him as a respected leader in the industry. Many of his products are available through well-known natural food retailers, including Whole Foods, Wild Oats, Sprouts, and Jimbo’s.

Beyond business, Steve Weymer is an advocate for sustainability and community involvement. He is an active member of the Surfrider Foundation, supporting efforts to protect coastlines and reduce marine pollution. He has also spoken at the Scripps Institute of Oceanography in La Jolla, California, where he discussed sustainable packaging and the environmental consequences of plastic waste. His community support includes organizations such as Catholic Charities, Wounded Warriors, and Towers to Tunnels.

Through WaterBox LLC, Steve continues to promote responsible growth and innovation in the beverage industry, demonstrating that sustainability and business success can thrive together.

Steve Weymer is a veteran in the specialty beverage industry, known for his extensive experience in production, operations, marketing, and distribution. With dual degrees from the University of California and an MBA from the University of Colorado, h... Show more

Teresiah Kamau

Teresiah Kamau

Teresiah Kamau is an innovative researcher and tech enthusiast with interests in artificial intelligence, machine Learning, and agricultural technology. She is the founder of AgriVerify, a project designed to combat misinformation about GMOs through a chatbot-powered verification platform. Teresiah currently serves as the Vice Chairperson of the IEEE DeKUT Student Branch and the Event Lead Organizer for GDG DeKUT, where she helps coordinate activities that promote technology learning and innovation. She is passionate about using technology to solve real-world challenges and empower communities. Her hobbies are watching aviation documentaries and cooking.

Teresiah Kamau is an innovative researcher and tech enthusiast with interests in artificial intelligence, machine Learning, and agricultural technology. She is the founder of AgriVerify, a project designed to combat misinformation about GMOs through ... Show more

Jung Kim

Jung Kim

Jung Min (Kevin) Kim is the Associate Director for the Asian American Center at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, where he directs student and faculty academic engagement and research projects in Asian American studies. Prior to joining the AAC he served as a collections researcher and lead curator for the Asian Pacific American Foodways Project at the Anacostia Community Museum (ACM), a joint project between the ACM and the Asian Pacific American Center that documented the diversity, power, and resilience of Asian American food cultures in the Washington, DC region.

A food ethnographer, curator, and storyteller, his research focuses on the cultural politics of food within and across Asian American diasporic communities. His work has been features on CNN and Gastropod and he previously taught at the University of Maryland, College Park where receive a Ph.D. in American Studies. He received his undergraduate degree in History (with Honors) from Swarthmore College. You can find him at home in Durham, NC cooking from his collection of historic restaurant cookbooks or on food-themed road trips with his friends and family in his spare time.

Jung Min (Kevin) Kim is the Associate Director for the Asian American Center at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, where he directs student and faculty academic engagement and research projects in Asian American studies. Prior to joining t... Show more

Joshua Olalekan Akerekan

Joshua Olalekan Akerekan

i am Akerekan Joshua Olalekan, popularly known as Lekan Afolami, i was born on the 13th November, 1976 in Ajegunle, Oro-Ago District, Ifelodun LGA, Kwara State.I attended Oke-Ode Grammar School, Oke-Ode, Kwara State, 1989-1994, University of Ilorin, 1999-2003 for my first degree and 2017-2019 for my Master Degree and currently undergoing Ph.D. degree in the field of Geology at the same institution. I am CEO/ Senior Geologist of Abmak Nigeria Enterprises Limited, a mining company. I am a member of Nigerian Association of Hydrogeologist (NAH), Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society (NMGS), Nigerian Association of Engineering Geology and the Environment (NAEGE) and Nigerian Association of Petroleum Explorationists (NAPE), I am A Christian, married
and blessed with beautiful children.

i am Akerekan Joshua Olalekan, popularly known as Lekan Afolami, i was born on the 13th November, 1976 in Ajegunle, Oro-Ago District, Ifelodun LGA, Kwara State.I attended Oke-Ode Grammar School, Oke-Ode, Kwara State, 1989-1994, University of Ilorin, ... Show more

Steven Swenson

Steven Swenson

Steven is a developer and tinkerer.

Steven is a developer and tinkerer. Show more

Akinmaye P. Dan

Akinmaye P. Dan

Graduate of Geology, federal university Oye ekiti and ND holder, The polytechnic Ibadan, Mechanical engineering

Graduate of Geology, federal university Oye ekiti and ND holder, The polytechnic Ibadan, Mechanical engineering Show more

Jackie DeRoma

Jackie DeRoma

Jackie is currently the foodservice director at Orono Schools. This will be her 10th school year with Orono.

Jackie is currently the foodservice director at Orono Schools. This will be her 10th school year with Orono. Show more

Gary Jones

Gary Jones

Gary Jones graduated from Johnson and Wales University in the early years of the Culinary Arts program in Providence, RI. After several years of working in resort and hotel environments, Gary began a career as a chef at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, FL overseeing single and multiple units in restaurants, resorts and park catering operations. Through a 37 year career at Walt Disney World, Gary pushed the limits of traditional chef duties including the Disneyland Paris opening training team, as a recruiter hiring interns, cooks and chefs throughout the United States and internationally, teaching and managing culinary arts classes for avocational guest students at the Disney Institute, developing and managing food allergy programs, supporting food and beverage program and menu development for new theme parks and resorts, and developing and supporting environmental programs at each of The Walt Disney Company theme parks around the world. Gary has discussed food allergies and nutritional kids meals representing Walt Disney World while speaking at the Chicago National Restaurant Show, Florida Restaurant Show, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics national convention, FASI and multiple format media interviews.

Gary Jones graduated from Johnson and Wales University in the early years of the Culinary Arts program in Providence, RI. After several years of working in resort and hotel environments, Gary began a career as a chef at the Walt Disney World Resort i... Show more

Pascal Van Hentenryck

Pascal Van Hentenryck

Pascal Van Hentenryck is the director of Tech AI (the AI Hub at
Georgia Tech), the director of the NSF AI Institute for Advances in
Optimization (AI4OPT), and the A. Russell Chandler III Chair and
Professor at Georgia Tech with appointments in the colleges of
engineering and computing. He was a professor of Computer Science at Brown University for over 20 years and led the optimization research group at the National ICT Research in Australia. His current research focuses on AI for Engineering with applications in energy systems, supply chains and logistics, manufacturing, health care, and mobility. Van Hentenryck is a pioneer of constraint programming, and he designed
several innovative optimization systems that have been in commercialuse for over 20 years. He is a fellow of AAAI and INFORMS.

Pascal Van Hentenryck is the director of Tech AI (the AI Hub at Georgia Tech), the director of the NSF AI Institute for Advances in Optimization (AI4OPT), and the A. Russell Chandler III Chair and Professor at Georgia Tech with appointments in the... Show more

Jason Spanos

Jason Spanos

Jason Spanos applies method and rigor to everything he approaches. He is about to hit 30 years of experience working with ERP systems and has done everything from building interfaces to project management to sales and marketing. Jason stays focused on current research data and methods for successful projects and firmly believes that reflection and continuous improvement are required for growth. His current pet peeve is the term "best practice" - which should be replaced with the term "better practice", suggesting there is always room to explore better ways to do things in the future.

Jason Spanos applies method and rigor to everything he approaches. He is about to hit 30 years of experience working with ERP systems and has done everything from building interfaces to project management to sales and marketing. Jason stays focused o... Show more

Shane Cory

Shane Cory

Shane Cory, Sr. Project Manager at Rippe Associates, has worked on and led foodservice design projects across a multitude of industries: from small healthcare facilities to large hospitals in major healthcare systems, residential facilities, churches, and K-12 schools in the education market segment. He thrives at building relationships and utilizing his attention to detail while working closely with architects, engineers, and construction contractors. From the early concept design stage to successful project completion, Shane coordinates all project details to ensure it is in alignment with the client’s vision.

Shane Cory, Sr. Project Manager at Rippe Associates, has worked on and led foodservice design projects across a multitude of industries: from small healthcare facilities to large hospitals in major healthcare systems, residential facilities, churches... Show more

Moon Nightmare

Moon Nightmare

24yo Shiny Fenbreon that goes by Moon Nightmare. Pronouns She/He/Him/Her, hailing from Seguin, ON.

24yo Shiny Fenbreon that goes by Moon Nightmare. Pronouns She/He/Him/Her, hailing from Seguin, ON. Show more

Seth Dobrin

Seth Dobrin

Dr. Seth Dobrin, an accomplished authority in artificial intelligence (AI), is the founder and CEO of Qantm AI, a venture launched in 2022. A visionary with over two decades of experience, Dr. Dobrin's career is distinguished by his relentless pursuit of AI-enabled transformation, culminating in his role as IBM's inaugural Global Chief AI Officer, where he effectively integrated AI initiatives into complex business ecosystems.

Before this, as Chief Data Officer at IBM's Software Group, he was instrumental in modernizing the business through data-driven insights. His unique, human-centered approach to AI strategy and its application has helped transform global corporations and propelled a more people-focused AI discourse in the industry.

An ardent advocate of responsible and inclusive AI, Dr. Dobrin served as President of the Responsible AI Institute and actively supports Women Leaders in Data and AI. His transformative contributions have earned him numerous accolades, including AIConics Innovator of the Year and recognition amongst the Top 10 Most Influential Chief AI Officers and Top 50 Tech Entrepreneurs in 2023.

Dobrin's multidisciplinary approach is grounded in his scientific background, holding a Doctorate in Molecular and Cellular Biology from Arizona State University. This and his business acumen inform his impactful work at the nexus of AI, data, and business transformation.

His inspirational leadership, commitment to inclusivity, and human-centric approach to AI underscore his profound influence on ethical AI development worldwide.

Dr. Seth Dobrin, an accomplished authority in artificial intelligence (AI), is the founder and CEO of Qantm AI, a venture launched in 2022. A visionary with over two decades of experience, Dr. Dobrin's career is distinguished by his relentless pursui... Show more

Mary Lemmer

Mary Lemmer

Mary Lemmer is a creative impact-driven entrepreneur, consultant, and global speaker helping leaders and companies innovate, navigate change and thrive in an unpredictable world. She is the founder of Improve, and designs and delivers engaging keynotes, offsites, trainings, and conference sessions. She brings two decades of experience as an entrepreneur, author, humorist, and recovering venture capitalist and startup unicorn director. She gave the TED Talk “How improv can improve your leadership and life” and has spoken at The Social Innovation Summit, TED Women, TechCon, The Positive Business Conference, multiple years at the Agile Alliance conference, among speaking and leading interactive and empowering sessions for hundreds of companies around the world. Connect with Mary at www.marylemmer.com and learn more about Improve at www.chooseimprove.com.

Mary Lemmer is a creative impact-driven entrepreneur, consultant, and global speaker helping leaders and companies innovate, navigate change and thrive in an unpredictable world. She is the founder of Improve, and designs and delivers engaging keynot... Show more

John Bishop Flynn

John Bishop Flynn

I work with Toshiba, Actalent, Code Kentucky, Awesome Inc, and Mobile Information Technology in many roles in technology, training, and management.

I work with Toshiba, Actalent, Code Kentucky, Awesome Inc, and Mobile Information Technology in many roles in technology, training, and management. Show more

Wu Rongrong

Wu Rongrong

Software engineer in China Mobile Cloud AI Computing team, primarily responsible for integrating AI algorithms onto the intelligent computing system and dedicated to optimizing the performance and functionality of these algorithms.

Software engineer in China Mobile Cloud AI Computing team, primarily responsible for integrating AI algorithms onto the intelligent computing system and dedicated to optimizing the performance and functionality of these algorithms. Show more

Luís G. Silva e Silva

Luís G. Silva e Silva

I am a Brazilian citizen. I obtained my PhD and Master in Statistics at the Federal University of Minas Gerais (Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG), with a thesis about “COWORDS: A Probabilistic Model for Text Visualization” and “New tools for visualisation of georeferenced data: an integration between R and Google Maps.” I have worked in the private sector as a data scientist for marketing and as Research Fellow at the University of Minas Gerais on health and social statistics. During my assignments, I implemented various statistical projects ranging from the development of predictive models in a Hadoop environment to pattern detection on health data using machine learning techniques. Currently, I am a data scientist at FAO working with text mining to improve the official statistics.

I am a Brazilian citizen. I obtained my PhD and Master in Statistics at the Federal University of Minas Gerais (Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG), with a thesis about “COWORDS: A Probabilistic Model for Text Visualization” and “New tools f... Show more

Rodolfo Dias

Rodolfo Dias

Team Leadership ❤️ JS ❤️ Open Source

Rodolfo has worked in a diverse pool of companies and research centers, in South America and Europe. He is Software Engineering Manager at Yara International and manages the software engineering teams of Yara's farming experience platform, with the goal of enabling regenerative agriculture and minimizing the climate impact of farming

Team Leadership ❤️ JS ❤️ Open Source Rodolfo has worked in a diverse pool of companies and research centers, in South America and Europe. He is Software Engineering Manager at Yara International and manages the software engineering teams of Yara's... Show more

Hasin Hayatu

Hasin Hayatu


Hasin Hayatu is a software developer and AI developer with 7+ years of experience in the tech industry. He holds certifications in Python and PHP programming from the Study Section and is a Google Cloud Machine Learning API badge holder. He has also worked as a mathematics tutor at Nur Light Academy and a computer and technology tutor at Aman Academy, Zaria. He has over 7 years of experience in the ICT Center in hardware, network, and software management. His technical expertise includes machine learning, Django web frameworks, MYSQL, PHP, Laravel, and Codeigniter. He has developed numerous software solutions for businesses. Hasin was born in Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria.

Hasin Hayatu is a software developer and AI developer with 7+ years of experience in the tech industry. He holds certifications in Python and PHP programming from the Study Section and is a Google Cloud Machine Learning API badge holder. He has als... Show more

Hugo Pernet

Hugo Pernet

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Michael Gidey

Michael Gidey

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Anthony Molzahn

Anthony Molzahn

Anthony is the CEO of Devii, a platform that simplifies and accelerates API development for web developers and software engineers. With more than 15 years of experience in the software industry, he is an expert in web development, API management, UI/UX design, and remote sensing.

Anthony is the CEO of Devii, a platform that simplifies and accelerates API development for web developers and software engineers. With more than 15 years of experience in the software industry, he is an expert in web development, API management, UI/... Show more

Lexis Ly

Lexis Ly

Lexis Ly is a PhD Candidate with the University of British Columbia's Animal Welfare Program. Her research focuses on ways we can use data to support One Welfare principles to maintain human-animal bonds, support animal shelter services to provide equitable services, and reduce intake and increase adoption of shelter animals.

Lexis Ly is a PhD Candidate with the University of British Columbia's Animal Welfare Program. Her research focuses on ways we can use data to support One Welfare principles to maintain human-animal bonds, support animal shelter services to provide eq... Show more

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