Agri-Tech Week - From Discovery to Impact: Innovations Shaping the Future of Agriculture
October 22nd - 1:00pm

Start date

22 October 2026

Time

1:00pm - 5:00pm

Venue

Rothamsted Research, Harpenden, AL5 2JQ, Herts, UK

Enquiries

comms@rothamsted.ac.uk

Cost

FREE
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About

Join researchers, innovators and industry leaders to explore how advances in chemical ecology, crop protection and pest detection are being translated into practical solutions for agriculture.

Hosted at Rothamsted Research, this event will feature presentations from leading scientists and commercial partners, showcasing innovations from discovery through to real-world application. The programme includes opportunities for networking and a guided visit to key research facilities.

There will be 2 BASIS points available.

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Programme

13:00 - 13:30
Arrival, registration and networking with refreshments

Technology displays and opportunities to meet researchers, innovators and industry partners.

13:30 - 13:40
Welcome and introduction - Georgia Mitrousia & Agri-TechE

13:40 - 14:10
Innovation Inspired by Nature: Delivering Solutions for Plant Health and Sustainable Agriculture – Mike Birkett

How fundamental research is driving innovations in crop protection, plant health monitoring and sustainable agriculture.

14:10 - 14:40
Chemical Ecology Spotlight – David Withall
Unlocking nature's signals for sustainable agriculture.

14:40 - 15:05
Networking Break and Technology Demonstrations
Opportunity to view technologies, meet researchers and network.

15:05 - 15:50
Innovation Showcase

  • PheroSyn: From Discovery to Commercial Success – Mary Ellis
  • Rothamsted Research & Sorex Sensors: Award-Winning Innovation in Plant Health Monitoring – Andrew Flewitt


15:50 - 16:40
Guided Visit to the Rothamsted NMR Facility
Discover how NMR technologies support advances in agricultural, environmental and chemical sciences.

16:40 - 17:00
Closing remarks and networking

17:00
Event close

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