Upcoming Events
Upcoming kFAB Events
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May9
AI, Agriculture and Entrepreneurship with Willy Pell (CEO of Blue River Technology)
Willy Pell is the CEO of Blue River Technology. Willy has a background in startups and was an early engineer at Waymo, Google's self-driving project and joined Blue River Technology early-on as an engineering leader and has led Blue River through releasing its most popular product and integration with John Deere. Blue River Technology is a subsidiary of John Deere and was acquired in 2017 for $305M. Blue River Technology is focused on using technology, including AI and robotics, to empower farmers to implement more sustainable solutions, such as optimize chemical usage, reimagine routine processes and improve farming yields. Come hear Willy talk about building strong company culture, managing startups through acquisitions and how Blue River Technology is leveraging AI to transform food production and the agricultural space! -
May13
KFAB Lunch & Learn with Anna Ball, CEO of Ball Horticultural Company and Kellogg Alum
Join KFAB in hosting Anna Ball, CEO of Ball Horticultural Company and Kellogg Alum, for a moderated chat by French Bon '76. Lunch Provided. It is Ball Horticultural Company’s mission to be the world leader in the research, breeding, production and marketing of ornamental crops. Now in its fourth generation of family ownership, Ball breeders, research and development teams, suppliers, and distribution companies have a strong presence on six continents in 20 countries.
Other Food Events in Chicago
kFAB seeks to provide its members with multiple opportunities to engage with the Chicago food and agribusiness community through events and through ongoing partnerships with local organizations. Chicago is home to the Chicago Board of Trade, several Fortune 500 food and agriculture companies, and a growing number of incubators launching the next generation of food start-ups.
If you're interested in hearing about food events going on in the Chicago area, reach out to the kFAB exec team or sign up for the kFAB newsletter by becoming a member (students only).
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