August 21st
8:00 am – 7:00pm
Missouri Botanical Garden
Countdown to when TICKETS are available:
Note for Bayer employees: As a sponsor, Bayer has a set of tickets already available. If you’re interested in attending, please contact Phil Taylor directly.
Who should attend:
- Should be local to the greater St. Louis region or Missouri, Illinois bi-state region.
- Interested in plant science, agriculture, or agtech.
Not your average family reunion
Join the St. Louis plant science ecosystem for a one-day celebration of innovation, connection, and discovery – whether you’re a researcher, entrepreneur, student, or simply curious about the future of plant science – and whether you’ve called the St. Louis region home for 20 years or just arrived —you’re part of this family.
Speaker Lineup
Job Hunting in AgTech? Take the Mic.
We’re looking for standout job seekers to give a 7-minute talk at the Plant Science Family Reunion this August. It’s your chance to share your story—and get in front of companies, investors, and orgs hiring now.
🗓 Apply by June 30, 2025.
Interested in sponsoring?
Help sponsor the FIRST St. Louis Plant Science Family Reunion and break down silos across our region.
Secure your Family Reunion seats today!
Celebrate
Didn’t expect to be this inspired by my own backyard.
Break Down Silos
It’s more than networking — it’s about finding your people.
Learn
I came for the snacks and left with three new ideas and a new collab.
Career & Resource Fair:
Meet the People Who Can Move You Forward
Discover career paths, funding leads, and insider resources—direct from the companies, investors, and orgs shaping St. Louis’ agtech scene.
Scientific Program Committee:
Dr. Phil Taylor
Bayer
Dr. Nadia Shakoor
Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
Dr. Erin Sparks
Mizzou
Dr. Ratan Chopra
CoverCress, Inc.
Dr. Natalie Breakfield
NewLeaf Symbiotics
Dr. Cristy Portales-Reyes
SLU
Dr. Emily Warchefsky
Missouri Botanical Garden
Dr. Ben Mansfeld
WashU
Dr. Rishi R. Masalia
39 North
Location
1001 N. Warson Rd. Ste 201
St. Louis, MO, 63132
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