Plant Science Family Reunion
August 21
8:00am - 7:00pm
Missouri Botanical Garden
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.
Who Should Attend?
Local to the greater St. Louis region or Missouri, Illinois bi-state region
Interested in plant science, agriculture, or agtech
Speaker Lineup
Thank you to our Plant Science Family Reunion sponsors!
Your support helps power the connections, conversations, and collaborations that drive innovation across our plant science and agtech ecosystem. Thank you for making this event possible.
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!
Career & Resource Fair
Meet the People Who Can Move You Forward
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