Can a robot operate autonomously in your field today and under what conditions? This session brings together regulators, industry representatives, and farmers to clarify the current state of Ag Robotics regulation, with a focus on the Pacific Northwest. What is permitted, what remains restricted, and who is responsible when things go wrong? Speakers will also share how public authorities are working with industry to enable safe deployment, and why regulatory approaches differ across regions. A practical discussion to help navigate today’s rules and anticipate what’s next.
Tue. 20 October
3:45 pm - 4:30 pm
The Tech Builder Experience
Main Stage 1
Speakers
Doug Hartfield
Agricultural Safety Technical Specialist Division of Occupational Safety and Health Washington State Department of Labor & Industry
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Ignacio Marquez
Regional Assistant to the Director Washington State Department of Agriculture
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Anne Visser
Professor University of California, Davis
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Lucie Cahierre
Program Manager UCANR
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Paige Gilligan
Secretary California Women for Agriculture
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Matthew Whiting
Professor, scientist, Extension Specialist Washington State University
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Antoon Vanderstraeten
Editor Women In Ag Magazine
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Aymeric Barthes
President GOFAR
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Danny Bernstein
CEO The Reservoir
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Ben Palone
Sr. Director of Automation & Commercialization Western Growers
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Chrissy Wozniak
Vice-President of Communication | Founder American Agri-Women | North American Ag
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Alex Russomagno
Senior Manager of Strategic Engagement AGCO Ventures
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Connie Bowen
General Partner Farmhand Ventures
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Bijoy Shah
Director of Growth PF Partners
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Maialen Cazenave
Co-director GOFAR/FIRA
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Ines Hanrahan
Executive Director WA Tree Fruit Research Commission (WTFRC)
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