Transform Food & Agriculture stands apart from other industry events by offering an innovative program of impact interviews and roundtables designed to empower executives with the tools, tactics, and networks needed to navigate the evolving landscape of the food industry.

Reuters Events is pleased to announce the launch of Transform Food & Agriculture USA 2025, a premier event dedicated to accelerating innovation and collaboration within the global food and agriculture industry. The event will take place on October 14-15 at the prestigious Hyatt Regency Minneapolis.

Transform Food & Agriculture stands apart from other industry events by offering an innovative program of impact interviews and roundtables designed to empower executives with the tools, tactics, and networks needed to navigate the evolving landscape of the food industry. By limiting attendance to the world's most forward-thinking executives, every connection made, and conversation held at the event will be of utmost relevance and significance.

Speakers and thought leaders from across the ecosystem already include:

• Sonya Gafsi Oblisk, Chief Merchandising and Marketing Officer, Whole Foods Market
• Florian Schattenmann, Chief Technology Officer & VP, R&D and Innovation, Cargill
• Sam Eathington, EVP, Chief Technology and Digital Officer, Corteva Agriscience
• Rene Lammers, EVP and Chief Science Officer, PepsiCo
• Heather Anfang, President, Dairy Foods, & EVP, Land O'Lakes
• Jitendra Sagili, Chief R&D and Food Technology Officer, Maple Leaf Foods
• Nishant Roy, Chief Impact Officer, Chobani
• Claire Babineaux-Fontenot, Chief Executive Officer, Feeding America
• Amit Pradhan, VP, Strategy, Farmers Edge
• Deepali Palta, VP, Global R&D Innovation and Sustainability, Kellanova
• Steve Meller, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, CH4 Global
• Michel Santos, Senior Director, Global Sustainability, Bunge
• Sarah Fox, Senior Director, Sustainable Food Systems, JBS
• Enrico Boccaletti, VP, Global Portfolio and Strategic Partnerships, Acadian Plant Health
• Marc Rakoczy, Director, Sustainable and Regenerative Agriculture, Suntory Global Spirits
• Edward Fish, SVP and General Manager, Varietal Solutions, Bay State Milling
• Dave Fischer, Director, Ultimate Beef Project & Owner, Fischer Farms Natural Foods


The event's agenda revolves around four pillars that encapsulate the transformative journey of the food industry:

Building Supply Chain Resilience Amid Market Volatility

Food supply chains are facing rising inflation, geopolitical uncertainty, and labor shortages. Discover practical strategies to boost operational agility, control costs, and build a stronger, more resilient supply chain. These insights will help you navigate disruptions and keep your business steady, no matter how unpredictable the environment becomes.

Creating value through Climate-Smart Innovation

Explore transformative technologies such as AI-powered precision farming, IoT sensors, and regenerative soil practices that increase resource efficiency and farm resilience. Learn how these innovations reduce emissions, improve crop yields, and enable farmers to adapt to climate change while enhancing sustainability and profitability.

Meeting Consumer Demand for Health, Transparency & Trust

Delve into shifting consumer expectations focused on nutrition, affordability, and supply chain transparency. Discover how advances in AI, gene editing, and traceability empower companies to build trust, ensure sustainable sourcing, and meet complex demands for healthier, ethically produced food.

Driving Growth with Strategic Investment & Collaboration

Unlock innovation capital through emerging financing models and cross-sector partnerships. Understand how strategic investments and scalable collaborations drive growth, accelerate technology adoption, and transform the food and agriculture ecosystem-helping your organization maintain a competitive edge amid evolving market pressures.

Why attend #TransformFood?

"Last year, I attended the Transform Food & Agriculture event, which provided a unique opportunity to engage with sustainability thought leaders, expand my network, and enhance our holistic ecosystem of partners to drive positive impact." - Deepali Palta, VP, Global R&D Innovation and Sustainability, Kellanova

"Thanks to Reuters for hosting this event. By bringing us together, we can see the approaches that are driving industry progress." - Robert Coviello, Chief Sustainability Officer & Government Affairs, Bunge

"Attending the 2024 Transform Food and Agriculture U.S. event was an insightful and, quite honestly, invaluable experience. Even as someone who grew up in a farming hotbed like Iowa, it was eye-opening to learn about some of the rapidly evolving challenges faced by farmers, not to mention stakeholders throughout the entire food supply chain." - Kelly Beaton, Chief Content Officer, The Food Institute

"Great conversations with a lot of new potential collaborators who have a ‘passion for progress" - Ryan Locke, Former Director of Sustainability Partnerships & Business Development, Nutrien Ag Solutions.