With record crop yields projected for several regional commodities, the support and expansion of value-added agricultural products within Minnesota and the greater Midwest is of the utmost importance. In addition to increasing current demand, it will spur new demand opportunities as well. To that end, AURI is hosting a New Uses Innovation Forum for Minnesota’s agricultural industry.
The Forum, scheduled for March 22 at the Crowne Plaza, is bringing together experts and entrepreneurs from the new uses arena, R&D, and private sector. Together, they will participate in open discussions about the latest innovations and opportunities for developing new uses for Minnesota grown crops and agricultural processing byproducts. There will be panel discussions, Q&A sessions, networking opportunities and keynote addresses tailored to the interests of Minnesota agriculture. Above all, this will be an event to bring people together under the common goal of encouraging new growth and innovation here in Minnesota.
The Forum’s schedule is as follows:
March 21: Welcome Reception 6:30pm
March 22:
Time |
TOPIC |
8:00-8:30 |
Breakfast |
8:30 |
Welcome |
8:45-9:30 |
Keynote |
9:30-9:45 |
AURI – Minnesota Value-Added Food and Ag Activities |
9:45-10:30 |
Minnesota’s Value-Added Agricultural Sector Industry Panel |
10:30-11:00 |
Networking Break |
11:00-11:45 |
Minnesota’s Agbioeconomy Activities |
11:45-12:15 |
Minnesota Entrepreneurs Case Studies |
12:15-1:00 |
Lunch |
1:00-1:15 |
Global Happenings |
1:15-2:00 |
Afternoon Keynote |
2:00-3:15 |
Ag and Food Investment Opportunities |
3:15-3:45 |
Networking Break |
3:45-5:00 |
University and Research Promotion Council R&D Efforts Towards AgBioscience Commercialization |
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Wrap up |
The Forum is sure to be a premiere value-added ag event for the upper Midwest, so be sure to register today! Also, AURI has worked out a discounted rate for those who wish to stay at the event hotel, the Crowne Plaza. To reserve your room today, call 763.559.6600.
If you have special dietary needs or questions about the event or registration please call 612.704.1120.