Workshops 30 November 2026 (Separate Ticket Required)
Conference & Exhibition 1-3 December 2026
SAFE Credit Union Convention Center, Sacramento, USA
DAY 3 - America/Los_Angeles (UTC-08:00)
- Kingsley Anajama - Environmental Supervisor, Genii Lawrence Limited
- Motoaki Seki - Professor, RIKEN
- Oscar Goni, Brandon Bioscience
- Pushp Sheel Shukla - Technical Product Manager, Sea6 Energy Private Limited
- Damian Balfagon - Postdoctoral Researcher, Universitat Jaume I
Real conversations. Honest insights. Practical advice.
The Start-Up Exchange is an interactive networking and discussion session designed exclusively for start-up founders, entrepreneurs, innovators, and investors operating within the biostimulants and sustainable agriculture sectors.
The Start-Up Exchange creates an open forum where participants can share experiences, discuss common challenges, and learn from others who have successfully navigated the start-up journey.
What Will We Discuss?
Join fellow innovators for an engaging conversation covering key topics, including:
- Securing investment and attracting the right funding partners
- Building a compelling value proposition for investors
- Overcoming barriers to commercialisation and market entry
- Scaling innovation from concept to market adoption
- Navigating regulatory and industry challenges
- Establishing strategic partnerships and industry collaborations
- Lessons learned from founders and industry experts
Why Attend?
- Exchange ideas with peers facing similar challenges
- Gain practical insights from experienced entrepreneurs and investors
- Build valuable connections within the biostimulants ecosystem
- Learn strategies to accelerate growth and business development
- Discover new opportunities for collaboration and investment
Whether you are preparing for your first funding round, looking to scale your business, or seeking advice from those who have been through the process before, the Start-Up Exchange provides a unique opportunity to connect, learn, and grow alongside the industry's most promising innovators.
Join the conversation and become part of the next generation of agricultural innovation.
- Diana Maloney, PhD - Founder & Principal Consultant at Agristartup Innovator LLC, AgriStartup Innovator
- Patrick Brown - Scientific Committee Co-Chair - Distinguished Professor, University of California, Davis
Despite promising trial results, many biostimulant and biological products struggle to achieve commercial success. This critical gap between laboratory performance and market adoption continues to challenge the industry, leaving significant value unrealized and innovation potential untapped.
Join us for an essential workshop that tackles this persistent challenge head-on. Our distinguished panel of Strategic Advisory Board members will explore the underlying factors that contribute to commercialization failures, share real-world insights from across the value chain, and identify actionable strategies to bridge the gap between product efficacy and market success.
Moderated by Dr. Steve Byrne of Byrne Advisory and former Managing Director of US Chemicals Equity Analysis at Bank of America, this interactive session will provide participants with:
- Critical insights into why technically sound products fail to gain market traction
- Practical strategies for improving commercialization success rates
- Industry perspectives from experienced leaders who have navigated these challenges
- Actionable takeaways to apply immediately within your organization
Whether you're developing the next generation of biological solutions, bringing products to market, or investing in agricultural innovation, this workshop will equip you with the knowledge and strategies needed to improve your odds of commercial success.
Panel details and speaker bios will be announced shortly.
Don't miss this opportunity to learn from industry leaders and gain the competitive edge your biologicals program needs. Invitation only.