Yoga: Stretch and Strengthen
2026-02-24 08:00 - 08:45, 2026-03-03 08:00 - 08:45, 2026-03-10 08:00 - 08:45, 2026-03-17 08:00 - 08:45, 2026-03-24 08:00 - 08:45, 2026-03-31 08:00 - 08:45, 2026-04-07 08:00 - 08:45, 2026-04-14 08:00 - 08:45 (America/Chicago) and 2 more dates | 39 North Innovation District, 1001 N Warson Rd, Saint Louis, MO, 63132-2900, United States
Join us for Tuesday morning yoga focused on stretching and strengthening. This event is for active 39 North District members & Hub Sponsors.

Plant IP Seminar & Social
2026-02-24 16:00 - 19:00 | Donald Danforth Plant Science Center, 975 N Warson Rd, Saint Louis, MO, United States

Lunch Break at The Hub
2026-02-25 12:00 - 13:00 | 39 North Innovation District, 1001 N Warson Rd, Saint Louis, MO, 63132-2900, United States
Join us for our February Lunch Break—a casual lunch event hosted by 39 North for networking within the 39 North District.

Coffee with Colleagues
2026-03-03 08:30 - 10:00 | 39 North Innovation District, 1001 N Warson Rd, Saint Louis, MO, 63132-2900, United States
Join us for Coffee with Colleagues at The Hub! Meet new people and mingle with fellow ag ecosystem folks.

PlantTech Jam 2026
2026-03-07 12:00 - 16:00 | Donald Danforth Plant Science Center, 975 N Warson Rd, Saint Louis, MO, United States
The PlantTech Jam is free hands-on science, tinkering, and robotics fun for the whole family. This interactive event features science innovation and technology related activities for all ages. Learn more about the Danforth Center through a behind-the-scenes tour of our scientific facilities and prairie.
Note: You only need to register once for a group. Please register only for the time you plan on arriving.

2026 Ag Markets and Economics
2026-03-10 11:00 - 13:30 | Bank of America, 7676 Forsyth, Clayton, MO, 63105, United States
March 10th Meeting to Connect and Engage with Industry Professionals
Join us at the Bank of America offices in Clayton hosting our meeting focusing on Agricultural Markets and Economics for 2026 presented by Dr. Seth Meyer, Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute (FAPRI) Director, at the University of Missouri. Connect, engage, and network with members, colleagues, and stakeholders.
11 am – Networking
12 noon – Meal and Program
1:30 pm – Program Concludes
Location: Bank of America, 7676 Forsyth, Clayton, MO 63105
Date and time: Tue, Mar 10, 2026 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM CT
Organizer: Dean Dittmar, (618) 604-1622, stlouisagclub@gmail.com

Women in AgTech Coffee & Tea at 39 North
2026-03-23 08:00 - 09:00 | 39 North Innovation District, 1001 N Warson Rd, Saint Louis, MO, 63132-2900, United States
Women in AgTech Coffee & Tea at 39 North – event contact – Emily Indriolo – e.indriolo@gmail.com
Come and get your caffeination to start the day at 39 North at our first Women in AgTech networking
hour! Our goal is to build out connections and relationships within the AgTech space from early career to C-
suite. This first event will include a short agenda to ease everyone into networking with a small activity.
We will be taking input from the community in our first few coffee events to refine and develop our
program to meet the needs of our community here in STL as far as looking for short career programming
in the future.
Location: 39N
Time: 8am-9am
RSVP to Emily Indriolo – e.indriolo@gmail.com

Lunch Break at The Hub
2026-03-25 12:00 - 13:00 | MO
RSVP is required. Open to all active district members and Hub Sponsors.

Lunch Break is a causal networking event inside the 39 North Hub where food is provided to all those that RSVPed. Please note that if you come without RSVPing you will be asked to wait until guests that did RSVP have gone through the line.

2026 Seeds of Change with Dr. Giles Oldroyd
2026-03-31 17:30 - 19:15 | Donald Danforth Plant Science Center, 975 N Warson Rd, Saint Louis, MO, United States
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
5:30 pm – 7:15 pm
Seeds of Change 2026 brings a timely message: plants can help us meet the biggest challenges of our era—feeding the world and healing the planet.
Now leading the Danforth Center, visionary scientist Dr. Giles Oldroyd is advancing a bold, science-driven vision for how plants can do more: grow food with fewer inputs, strengthen soils, reduce agriculture’s environmental footprint, and unlock innovations that make farming more resilient in the face of extreme weather. At Seeds of Change, he’ll share what’s possible when discovery moves quickly from the lab to the field—and why it matters now more than ever.
Edward Jones Managing Partner and Danforth Center Board Chair Penny Pennington serves as emcee. Join us for an evening of big ideas and real optimism: inspiring remarks, meaningful connections, and a front-row seat to what’s next in plant science with impact.
5:30 PM Program
6:30 – 7:15 PM Reception
Reservations are free for both in-person and virtual attendees, but required. Reserve here.

Happy Hour in Partnership with Bayer, Bring Them In
2026-04-02 16:00 - 18:00 | 39 North Innovation District, 1001 N Warson Rd, Saint Louis, MO, 63132-2900, United States
Join us at The Hub for our April Happy Hour. This is a special happy hour in partnership with Bayer featuring the Bring Them In Program.
This event will take place on the 1st floor of the EDGE@BRDG building in the 39 North AgTech Innovation District.
Join us from 4pm – 6pm.
We hope to see you there!

Yoga: Stretch and Release
2026-04-09 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-16 08:00 - 08:45, 2026-04-30 08:00 - 08:45, 2026-05-07 08:00 - 08:45 | 39 North Innovation District, 1001 N Warson Rd, Saint Louis, MO, 63132-2900, United States
Join us for Thursday morning Yoga: Stretch and Release . This event is for active 39 North District members & Hub Sponsors.

Driving the Future of Foodtech (STL TechWeek 2026)
2026-04-16 09:00 - 11:30 | Donald Danforth Plant Science Center, 975 N Warson Rd, Saint Louis, MO, United States
Join us for the 4th Annual STL TechWeek with free events all across St. Louis on April 13th through the 17th

Driving the Future of Foodtech
STL TechWeek | Hosted at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
The future of food is being built at the intersection of data, AI, and advanced agricultural innovation, and St. Louis is at the center of it.
Driving the Future of Foodtech brings together leaders across agriculture, crop science, food production, and consumer food systems to explore how emerging technologies are reshaping how we grow, produce, distribute, and experience food.
The program begins with an opening keynote on the power of data and artificial intelligence to transform agricultural systems and accelerate innovation across the global food supply chain. Join us at the Danforth Plant Science Center to explore how technology is driving the next era of food innovation.
Event Agenda
8:30 – 9:00 AM — Doors Open
9:00 – 9:05 AM — Welcome by John Chen, CEO & President of Urban Eats FoodHall & Kitchen Incubator
9:05 – 9:40 AM — Opening Keynote on “The Next Ingredient: Why AI Will Define the Future of Foodtech” by Jo Otey, Chief Architect for AI at Sogeti
The next wave of foodtech innovation will not be driven by data alone, but by the ability to turn that data into faster, smarter action. Discussing how AI is transforming the sector, from research and product development to supply chain decisions and market responsiveness. Attendees will hear how to think strategically about AI as both an innovation enabler and a competitive advantage.
9:45 – 10:15 AM — “Startup to Scale: Innovation at the Frontlines of Ag & Food” A Panel

Moderated by Nick Reinke, Director of Commercialization, Taylor Geospatial
Matt Plummer, President & CEO, Saluna, Inc.
Tova Feinberg, Founder, VertiGreens
Bryan Witherbee, CEO, Agragene

10:20 – 10:55 AM — “AI in Action: How Industry Leaders Are Transforming Ag & Food Systems” A Panel

Moderated by Stephanie Regagnon, Executive Director, Yield Lab Institute
Mark Moran, Head (VP) of Data, Systems, & Intelligence for Plant Biotech, Bayer
Stefan Pabst, Expert Product Owner, Nestle IT
Luz Irina A. Calderón Villalobos, Scientific Affairs Manager for the America’s, KWS Group

11:00 – 11:30 AM — “Building the Pipeline: Powering the Next Generation of Food Innovators” A Panel

Moderated by Ben Molina, Entrepreneurship Program Manager, Cortex Innovation District
John Chen, CEO & President of Urban Eats FoodHall & Kitchen Incubator
John Michel, Co-Founder of Soulcial Kitchen & Food Truck Incubator
Adrian Moore, SR Director of Merchandising Enablement & Emerging Suppliers, Schnuck Markets, Inc.

11:30 – 12:15 PM — Optional Tours of 39North & Danforth Plant Science Center (Separate onsite registration required)

Women in AgTech Coffee and Tea
2026-04-20 08:00 - 09:00 | 39 North Innovation District, 1001 N Warson Rd, Saint Louis, MO, 63132-2900, United States
Come join us for the second Women in AgTech Networking event.

This month’s event will feature a discussion on how to continue networking after an in-person event and how to build and maintain your network. Each month we will combine a particular activity with built in networking!
Future activities will include; writing your 1 pager, how to develop your elevator pitch for industry, developing a 5 year plan, outreach in the community and more!
Coffee at 8:00am, introduction/icebreakers starts at 8:15am, wrap up activities around 8:50am.Please RSVP via the Eventbrite link so we can estimate the proper amount of coffee & hot water.

RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/women-in-agtech-coffee-and-tea-tickets-1986011523930?aff=oddtdtcreator

Lunch Break at The Hub
2026-04-22 12:00 - 13:00 | 39 North Innovation District, 1001 N Warson Rd, Saint Louis, MO, 63132-2900, United States
RSVP is required. Open to all active district members and Hub Sponsors.

Biogenerator Innovators Hour: Impetus Ag & Solis Agrosciences
2026-04-30 16:30 - 18:30 | 39 North Innovation District, 1001 N Warson Rd, Saint Louis, MO, 63132-2900, United States
What is Innovators Hour?
Innovators Hour is a monthly event for entrepreneurs, innovators, and anyone curious about St. Louis’ vibrant bioscience innovation ecosystem.
Each session features a conversation with a leading startup founder, hosted by Jim McCarter, Senior Managing Director of BioGenerator Ventures. Together, they explore the founder’s journey from idea to groundbreaking technology—offering insights, lessons, and inspiration.
April 30 – Susan Martino-Catt & Martha Schlicher, Impetus Ag & Solis Agrosciences | RSVP Here

Trivia Night
2026-05-07 17:30 - 20:00 | 39 North Innovation District, 1001 N Warson Rd, Saint Louis, MO, 63132-2900, United States
Join us for Trivia Night! Teams of 6 or fewer are welcome to participate. Food and drinks will be provided, and prizes will be awarded to the top three teams!
Doors open at 5:30 and trivia starts promptly at 6:00pm.
To sign up your team or if you want to come solo, email sarah@39northstl.org.

Exciting Applications of Thermo Scientific Orbitrap Mass Spectrometers
2026-05-08 11:00 - 13:00 | Donald Danforth Plant Science Center, 975 N Warson Rd, Saint Louis, MO, United States
Join us for this tailored seminar event hosted with collaboration with the Donald Danforth Plant Science
Center. Uncover how new analytical technologies can make your laboratory more efficient and productive
and gain insights on how to achieve optimal performance from your analytical workflows.
Friday, May 8, 2026
11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Registration is free, but RSVP is required.
Agenda
11:00 – 11:15 am Life Sciences Mass Spectrometry (LSMS) Portfolio Overview — Susan Gelman,
Ph.D., Technical Sales Specialist- (in-person)
11:15 – 11:45 am Enhancing Metabolomics Coverage with Enhanced Dynamic Range Scanning —
Michal Kaczmarek, Ph.D., Vertical Marketing Specialist (remote)
11:45 – 12:00 m Lunch (provided courtesy of Thermo Fisher Scientific)
12:00 – 12:30 pm Advancing Lipidomics: Integrated LC-MS and Software Solutions for High-Confidence
Lipid Identification — Rahul Deshpande, Ph.D., Vertical Marketing Manager (remote)
12:30 – 1:00 pm
Simultaneous Quantitation and Discovery (SQUAD) Metabolomics Workflow: A Smart
Approach to Parallel Analysis on Thermo Fisher Tribrid Platform — Ramin Tajali,
Ph.D., Field Applications Scientist, SQUAD (in-person)
Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
The Langenberg Theater
975 N Warson Rd.
St. Louis, Missouri 63132

GWIS Lunch
2026-05-08 12:00 - 13:00 | 39 North Innovation District, 1001 N Warson Rd, Saint Louis, MO, 63132-2900, United States
Register for the upcoming networking lunch with Bayer held at 39 North!

Join us for a networking lunch with members and enthusiasts from GWIS and folks from Bayer! Lunch will be provided for free for all attendees. Open to GWIS members and enthusiasts as well as folks working at Bayer.

Date: Friday May 8th, 2026
Time: 12pm-1pm
Location: 39 North, 1001 N Warson Rd (http://maps.apple.com/maps?q=1001+N+Warson+Rd)

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