Crop4Clima at World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit: Insights from Dan J. Gelvan of EVOGENE
Our partner Dan Gelvan from the EVOGENE Group represented Crop4Clima at the World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit in London (September 2025). The Summit is one of the leading global gatherings where innovators, industry leaders, investors, and researchers come together to shape the future of agriculture.
Dan’s presence at the event highlighted the importance of connecting European research and innovation with the broader global agri-tech ecosystem.
Dan emphasized several themes that resonated with Crop4Clima’s mission:
- Technology for resilience: Discussions on advanced breeding, AI-driven crop optimization, and climate-resilient seeds directly link to Crop4Clima’s research goals.
- Partnerships for impact: Many sessions underlined that sustainable agriculture will only succeed through collaboration across sectors – from startups to large agribusinesses.
- Farmer-centric innovation: Innovations must be practical and affordable for farmers. This aligns with Crop4Clima’s work to bring science from the lab into real fields.
Dan also noted that the Summit provided opportunities to connect with like-minded organizations and potential collaborators who share Crop4Clima’s vision for sustainable and profitable farming under changing climate conditions.
Why this matters for Crop4Clima
Participating in global platforms such as the World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit ensures that Crop4Clima’s research stays connected to real-world challenges and opportunities. By sharing our progress and learning from others, we strengthen the project’s ability to deliver tangible solutions for farmers and society.
As Dan put it:“The agri-tech community is moving fast, and Crop4Clima has a strong role to play in bringing cutting-edge innovation to the field. It’s inspiring to see how much appetite there is for collaboration.”