Kisaco Animal Health Investment

Prior to Covid-19, the veterinary profession was being disrupted by changes in customer needs and customer expectations and these have been heightened by the recent pandemic. It also has challenges with talent management and talent acquisition. Technology has the potential to positively influence the direction in which the profession is headed and to enable owners of vet practice to better connect with the pet owners and ultimately increase revenues. This panel will explore potential future applications for technology within the practice and outline a vision for the future of the profession.

Hosted by Matthew Salois, Chief Economist, Head of Economics Division, AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association)

Kristin Bloink, Vice President, Global Research and External Innovation, Elanco Animal Health

Kate E. Creevy, DVM, MS, DACVIM, Chief Veterinary Officer, The Dog Aging Project

Wendy Vaala, Director of Scientific Marketing Affairs, Merck Animal Health

Allon Freiman, CEO & Co-Founder, Petriage

Customer expectations around animal welfare and sustainability are driving significant change in the livestock industry and increasingly food producers and suppliers are looking at new digital technologies to support animal health and wellness. Innovations such as smart monitoring and surveillance of livestock have already proven valuable but more advanced solutions such as artificial intelligence, big data and blockchain also boast incredible potential. This panel will explore these potential technologies through a more practical ‘farm to fork’ lens and in doing so, provide guidance to emerging companies looking to solve of agriculture’s most pressing challenges.

Hosted by Tony Simpson, President, AgTech Advisors, LLC

John Butler, CEO, The Beef Marketing Group

Spencer Swayze, Managing Director, Paine Schwartz Partners, LLC

Samuel Thevasagayam, Deputy Director Agriculture Development & Head of livestock portfolio, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation

Brett Morris, Principal, TechAccel LLC Partner, Covenant Animal Health Partners LLC