About this Event
As genomics, phenotyping, and data science accelerate trait discovery in soybean and corn, the challenge has shifted from speed to translating discovery into scalable, field-ready innovation.
The Traits Company addresses this gap with a technology-agnostic, product-centric approach to plant genetics. Rather than focusing on a single platform, we identify and advance genetic solutions that deliver measurable agronomic value by integrating target discovery, molecular validation, and field-forward development.
Through a strategic partnership with GDM’s global breeding and commercial network, The Traits Company gains deep access to genetic diversity and applies a true Field-to-Field innovation model, from early discovery to multi-environment validation. This collaboration enables rapid feedback between genetics, breeding, and real-world performance.
This session brings together leaders from academia, industry, and research to examine the opportunities, technologies, and challenges shaping this next phase of scaled agricultural innovation.
Agenda
🕑: 04:00 PM - 04:20 PM
The Traits Company: A Start-up with an Advantage
Host: Fayaz Khazi
🕑: 04:20 PM - 04:40 PM
Collaboration as a Catalyst for Innovation
Host: Blake Meyers
🕑: 04:40 PM - 05:00 PM
New Tools of the Trait in Soybean
Host: Robert Stupar
🕑: 05:00 PM - 05:20 PM
Evolutionary AI and Scalable Traits for Global Agriculture
Host: Ross Hendron
🕑: 05:20 PM - 05:40 PM
Listening at Scale: Plant Genomes As a Language of Adaptation
Host: Todd Michael
🕑: 05:40 PM - 06:00 PM
What We Learned—and What Comes Next for Scaled Trait Development
Host: Tengfang Huang
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Town and Country Resort, 500 Hotel Circle North, San Diego, United States
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