Agriculture

Theme: Soil to Supply Chain: Geospatial Innovation for a Sustainable Food Security

Seminar

30 April 2026

 
 

Overview

As the global demand for food intensifies amid climate change, resource constraints, and supply chain vulnerabilities, geospatial technologies have emerged as transformative tools for achieving sustainable food security. From soil health to broader aspect of supply chain, spatial innovation empowers stakeholders to monitor, manage, and optimize agricultural systems with unprecedented precision. This concept explores the integration of remote sensing, AI, IoT, and geospatial analytics to drive resilience, productivity, and sovereignty in food systems.

Agenda

Scaling Crop Intelligence from Field to Nation
  • How remote sensing, drones, and realtime geospatial analytics can monitor crop health, forecast yield, and predict threats like drought or pests.
  • Support national food sovereignty by enabling self-reliant, data-driven agriculture that reduces dependency on external inputs and secures sustainable food systems.
Precision Agriculture for Climate-Smart Farming
  • Role of satellite imagery, IoT sensors, and variable rate technology (VRT) in optimizing inputs, increasing yield, and improving sustainability.
  • Case studies of regional/national adoption.
Geospatial Support for Regenerative Farming Practices
  • Monitoring soil health, biodiversity, and carbon sequestration using spatial data.
  • Aligning regenerative agriculture with climate adaptation and carbon credit frameworks.
Smart Harvesting and Post-Harvest Geospatial Technologies
  • Integration of GPS-guided machinery, AI, and robotics for harvesting.
  • Using spatial mapping to reduce postharvest losses and increase processing efficiency.
Strengthening Agricultural Supply Chains with Geo-Logistics
  • Application of geospatial tools in logistics planning, cold chain tracking, and disruption forecasting.
  • Use cases in improving resilience to climate shocks and market disruptions.
Policy and Investment Roadmap for Geo-Enabled Agriculture
  • Explore public-private partnerships, government initiatives, and innovative funding models that drive the adoption of geospatial technologies in agriculture.
  • Align investments and policies with the goal of food sovereignty—ensuring that communities control their agricultural systems, enhance local resilience, and reduce external dependencies.
1330 - 1430
Geo-Innovation for Food Security: Advancing Agriculture through Geospatial Technologies

Focus Areas

Examining how cutting-edge geospatial innovations-high-resolution satellite analytics, AI-driven crop intelligence, UAV-based monitoring, and digital twins-are transforming agriculture to enhance food security, precision farming, and climate resilience. Drawing on global experiences, the session will highlight how these technologies enable efficient resource use, sustainable practices, and data-driven decision-making.
Tamme van der Wal
Tamme van der Wal

Partner
AeroVision BV
The Netherlands

Bert van der Heide
Bert van der Heide

Advisor
The Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO)
The Netherlands

Emily Chih
Emily Chih

Marketing Director & EA to CEO
DataYoo Application Co.Ltd
Singapore

Sebastien Giordano
Sebastien Giordano

Lead R&D and Innovation Engineer
IGN
France

Andy Shaw
Andy Shaw

Director
Assimila Ltd
UK

Andy Shaw is Director at Assimila Ltd, specializing in Earth Observation (EO) for environmental monitoring, modelling, and prediction. Formerly with the National Centre for EO and advisor to Defra, he has led initiatives linking space technology to Net Zero, including Space for Green(ing) Finance. He focuses on climate risk, adaptation, and nature-based solutions using satellite data, and serves as Space Director at Resilience Constellation Management Limited.

Soufiane el Khinifri is founder of Spatialise, developing satellite-driven MRV solutions for soil carbon and regenerative land management. With experience at VanderSat (Planet) and UNHCR missions, he applies EO data to scale climate-smart, carbon-positive agriculture globally.

1430 - 1530
Geospatial Intelligence for Regenerative Agriculture & Smart Farm-to-Market Systems

Focus Areas

This session explores how geospatial technologies are transforming the agricultural value chain-from regenerative farming, soil health monitoring, and sustainable forestry to smart harvesting and geo-enabled supply chains. It will highlight the role of remote sensing, spatial analytics, and real-time data in driving ecosystem restoration, improving resilience, optimizing harvesting decisions, reducing post-harvest losses, and strengthening traceability and market linkages-enabling more efficient, sustainable, and data-driven farm-to-market systems.
Geza Toth
Geza Toth

CEO
CarbonSpace
Switzerland

Mark Noort
Mark Noort

Owner
HCP International
The Netherlands

Harsh Shah
Harsh Shah

CEO
AgroCast Analytics
India

Harsh is the Founder and CEO of AgroCast Analytics Pvt Ltd in India, leading innovations at the intersection of agriculture, water, and climate change. He specializes in geospatial analytics, climate risk assessment, and precision farming, developing tools and apps that provide real-time insights on crop growth, soil moisture, and crop health. His work empowers farmers, guides government and private-sector projects, and promotes climate-resilient practices. Recognized for innovation with accolades such as the Srujan Grant, Dr. Shah combines technical expertise with strategic leadership to drive sustainable agriculture and water management solutions.

Daniel Levelt
Daniel Levelt

Founder-Director
SmartCane
The Netherlands

Kirk M Stueve, PhD
Kirk M Stueve, PhD

Chief Agronomist
Ceres.ai
USA

Target Segments

Government & Policymakers Geospatial Technology Providers AgriTech Startups & Innovators Farmers’ Cooperatives & Agri-Businesses International Development Agencies & NGOs Academia & Research Institutions

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