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Genetic Frontiers: Synthetic Crops and Food Security

29 Apr 2025
Nature, Land & Sea Forum
Start-Ups

Breakthroughs in advanced breeding and genetic engineering are reshaping the future of agriculture, offering new solutions to some of the world’s most pressing food security challenges.

In this session, leading experts will explore the latest innovations in synthetic biology and genetic modification, the evolving regulatory landscape, the broader environmental and economic implications of these advancements. Join us to discover how cutting-edge science is paving the way for a more sustainable, secure, and resilient global food system.

Moderator
Professor Louise Horsfall, Professor of Sustainable Biotechnology - University of Edinburgh
Confirmed Speakers
Paimun Amini, Senior Director of Venture Investments Agriculture - Leaps by Bayer
Angie Burnett, Programme Director - ARIA
Abby Simmons, Senior Regulatory Manager - CropLife International