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Plant Science Family Reunion

August 20
8 am - 5pm
Community Fair & Reception: 5- 7pm
Ultra Club, Energizer Park

Not your average family reunion

Join the St. Louis agtech ecosystem for a one-day celebration of innovation, connection, and discovery. Whether you are a researcher, entrepreneur, student, corporate partner, or simply curious about the future of agriculture and plant science, this event brings the full community together in one place. Whether you have called the St. Louis region home for decades or have only recently arrived, you are part of this family.

Tickets

Early Bird tickets are on sale until the end of May. 

If your organization is a member of The Hub at 39 North, be on the lookout for a discount code! If you're not a member, we have some great opportunities to bundle Hub sponsorship and Plant Science Family Reunion sponsorship!

If you work at Bayer and would like to attend, please contact Dr. Phil Taylor, phil.taylor@bayer.com for tickets.

Family Reunion Speakers

Interested In Sponsoring?

Do you want to support the Plant Science Family Reunion? Reach out to Emily Lohse-Busch via email at Emily@39northstl.org to see our sponsorship opportunities!

Thank you to our current Plant Science Family Reunion sponsors!

Who Should Attend?

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Local to the greater St. Louis region or Missouri, Illinois bi-state region

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Interested in plant science, agriculture, or agtech

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.

Program Committee

Dr. Phil Taylor portrait

Dr. Phil Taylor
Bayer

Dr. Nadia Shakoor portrait

Dr. Nadia Shakoor
Donald Danforth Plant Science Center

Dr. Erin Sparks portrait

Dr. Erin Sparks
Mizzou

Dr. Ratan Chopra portrait

Dr. Ratan Chopra
CoverCress, Inc.

Dr. Nathalie Breakfield portrait

Dr. Natalie Breakfield
NewLeaf Symbiotics

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Dr. Cristy Portales-Reyes
SLU

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Dr. Adam Blaszczak 
Pluton Biosciences

Dr. Ben Mansfeld portrait

Dr. Ben Mansfeld
WashU

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Dr. Meredith Sigman
Bayer

Dr. Rishi R Masalia portrait

Dr. Rishi R. Masalia
39 North