Name
Session Five | The Economics of Automation
Date & Time
Friday, July 18, 2025, 9:10 AM - 10:25 AM
Speakers
Kanlaya Barr, John Deere
Amandla Ombaka, McKinsey & Company
Ines Hanrahan, Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission (WTFRC)
Andrew Nelson, Nelson Farms, Inc. and Silver Creek Farms, Inc.
Amandla Ombaka, McKinsey & Company
Ines Hanrahan, Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission (WTFRC)
Andrew Nelson, Nelson Farms, Inc. and Silver Creek Farms, Inc.
Description
As labor shortages, supply chain disruptions, and sustainability pressures reshape the food and agriculture landscape, automation is emerging as both a solution and a strategic investment. This panel brings together industry leaders, economists, and producers to explore the economic forces driving automation across the sector.
Location Name
Riverfront Ballroom
Full Address
The Centennial Hotel
303 W North River Dr
Spokane, WA 99201
United States
303 W North River Dr
Spokane, WA 99201
United States
Session Type
General Session
Show on public site
Yes