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Plant Science Family Reunion

August 20
8 am - 4:30 pm
Community Fair & Reception: 4:30 - 6:30pm
Ultra Club, Energizer Park

Not your average family reunion

Join the regional agtech ecosystem for a one-day celebration of innovation, connection, and discovery. This is not a conference where you sit through presentations and leave with a tote bag. The Plant Science Family Reunion is designed to create the conversations that lead to new ideas, partnerships, jobs, and collaborations.

Come to learn what is happening across the ecosystem, meet the people driving it forward, and leave with connections that can shape what comes next. Whether you’ve been part of this community for decades or have only recently arrived, you're part of this family.

Be Inspired

Hear stories and insights you won’t find anywhere else. At the intersection of agtech, startups, industry, academia, and community, this event brings together perspectives rarely found in one room.

Build Your Network

Meet researchers, founders, investors, students, and industry leaders across career stages and subsectors.

Unlock Opportunity

Explore job opportunities, discover new collaborators, and connect with organizations driving innovation across the ecosystem.

Celebrate Community

Join the annual gathering that brings the regional agtech ecosystem together to break down silos, celebrate wins, and strengthen a shared sense of belonging.

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!

Family Reunion Speakers

Interested In Sponsoring?

Thank you to our current Plant Science Family Reunion sponsors!

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!

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Are you looking for a job in agtech?

We are seeking 15 to 20 individuals who are actively exploring new opportunities. Participants will host a table during a structured networking session where they can introduce themselves, discuss career goals, seek advice, and build relationships with scientists, founders, investors, recruiters, hiring managers, and other industry leaders.

If you are actively seeking a role in August 2026, we encourage you to apply. If you secure a position before the event, simply let us know.

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