Fireside chat // Smart tools on the farm: What will farmers pay for?

28 Oct 2026
Main Auditorium
Main Stage
Robotics and precision tools are advancing fast, but cost, interoperability, and risk are still holding back widespread adoption. How can solutions be integrated into existing workflows, and what lessons have emerged around simplicity and compatibility across crops and systems? When does ownership make sense versus “as‑a‑service” models?
Host
Timothy Hui
Timothy Hui, Managing Partner - TUNDRA CAPITAL, Singapore
Speakers
Julius Barcelona
Julius Barcelona, CEO and President - HARBEST AGRIBUSINESS CORPORATION, Philippines
Bensen Koh
Bensen Koh, Policy Director, APAC - GSMA, Singapore
Nidhi Bhasin
Nidhi Bhasin, CEO - DIGITAL GREEN, India