July 23, 2025
9:00am - 3:00pm
The Culinary Institute of America at Copia

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8:30 am

​Arrival and Registration with coffee and pastries

9:00 am

Opening Remarks 
​Caleb Mosley, NVG Executive Director and Dan Petroski, NVG Board of Directors 
Welcome and overview of the conference theme: leveraging innovation and data to enhance sustainability, resilience, and on-farm biodiversity.​

9:15 am ​       

Keynote: The Promise of AI in Viticulture 
Ros Harvey, Founder of The Yield
​Explore the transformational power of AI through Ros Harvey’s visionary lens. Gain practical insights and case studies that illuminate what’s possible today—and what’s coming tomorrow—for vineyards leveraging smart technologies.
​Local Case Studies: Atlas Vineyard Management and Scout 

10:15 am                

Break 

10:30 am

​Under the AI Umbrella: Translating Tech into Vineyard Solutions 
Mason Earles, UC Davis (Virtual), Elisabeth Forrestel, UC Davis (In Person) 
Cut through the noise and get clarity on what AI really means for growers. Explore how AI and digital tools can enable adaptive management practices that foster biodiversity, like reduced inputs. ​​

11:20 am

Start with the Data: What Every Grower Needs to Know for AI Success 
Jacob Harste, Chief Operating Officer, Ag Code 
Data is the key to identifying which practices promote ecological balance and financial return. Before AI can deliver value, your data must be ready. Learn what to collect, how much you need, and how to choose the right partners. Real-world wins and lessons learned offer a clear roadmap for building a data-savvy vineyard operation.

12:15 pm

Lunch 
Enjoy lunch and explore exhibitor tables featuring ag tech solutions tailored to vineyard operations.​

1:15 pm

Robotics and Automation: Lessons Learned & Future Plans 
Praveen Penmetsa, CEO & Co Founder, Monarch 
From autonomous tractors to intelligent pest control through digital implement partners like Scout, Monarch has been at the forefront of integrating robotics in vineyards. But innovation isn’t without its challenges and lessons learned. In this candid session, we will share lessons learned over the past years, how the company is addressing performance & adoption issues, and what’s next for Monarch as it continues to leverage its open ecosystem model and farm-agnostic software stack to accelerate agriculture’s digital revolution quickly and at scale through licensing partnerships.

1:50 pm

Break

2:00 pm

Fireside Chat: The Realities of Data Sharing 
Ros Harvey, Founder of The Yield and Kia Behnia, Founder of Scout
An honest conversation about the risks, opportunities, and ethics of data sharing. What would it take to build an industry model that protects growers while accelerating innovation?​

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