(Track 5: Digital Solutions and Innovation)
The session aims to showcase real-world ADB supported applications of AI and digital innovation in agriculture, illustrate pathways for scaling frontier technologies through public investment, and foster cross sector learning among countries. It targets ADB operations staff, government policymakers, development partners, agri tech practitioners, climate and food systems experts, and private sector innovators interested in scalable digital solutions.
Welcome Remarks
Takeshi Ueda, Director, Director of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, ADB
Discussion Panel 1 with guided questions – ADB operational decision support via technical assistances
Moderator: Monica Petri, Senior Natural Resources and Agricultural Specialist, ADB
- AI at scale in climate services for farmers
Kwang-Hyung Kim, Professor, Seoul National University, Korea. (online) - Digital twins and AI, examples of ADB applications in India and Indonesia
Paolo Manunta, Digital Sector Office, ADB - Foresight Analysis to Inform Digital Government Planning, examples of ADB supported planning in Indonesia and Bangladesh
Rathana Peou Norbert Munns, Senior Agrifood System Policy Expert, and Climate Foresight Planning Specialist at FAO, Foresight Consultant on Digital Public Infrastructure Planning at ADB
Questions & Answers
Discussion Panel 2 with guided questions – GenAI and machine learning in large scale investments
Moderator: Krishan Rautela, Project Officer, ADB
- Automatizing irrigation schedule through remote sensing in India
Vikas Rajoria, Superintending Engineer & Project Administrator, Water Resources Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh, India - AI for climate services and insurances in Philippines
Manir Rine, Ecosecurities - How the AgriStack sandbox enables collaboration in expanding services to farmers
Nikhil Gupta, Protean eGov Technologies
Questions & Answers
Closing Remarks
Takeshi Ueda, Director, Director of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, ADB
