Meet the Founders: Inside the New Zealand Agri-Tech and FoodTech Innovation Ecosystem

06 Nov 2025
Breakout Room A
Breakout Session
This breakout session spotlights pioneering agri-tech and foodtech startups from New Zealand that are redefining the future of food and farming through science and technology. Hear directly from the founders as they share how their companies are leveraging biotechnology, molecular farming, fermentation, and cellular agriculture to tackle global challenges in food security, climate resilience, and supply chain transformation. The session will explore their unique technologies, commercial strategies, and the collaborative ecosystem that supports agri-tech and foodtech innovation in New Zealand.
Chairperson
Katy Bluett
Katy Bluett, Executive Director - FUTURE FOOD AOTEAROA (FFA), New Zealand
Speakers
Amos Palfreyman
Amos Palfreyman, CEO and Co-Founder - MIRUKU, New Zealand
Olivia Ogilvie
Olivia Ogilvie, CEO and Co-Founder - OPO BIO, New Zealand
Alex Devereaux
Alex Devereaux, CEO - ANDFOODS, New Zealand
Mark Balchin
Mark Balchin, CEO and Co-Founder - MARA BIO, New Zealand