Explore the Agenda

9:00 am Registration & Networking

Understanding Global Regulatory Landscapes to Accelerate Market Access

9:30 am Reframing Global Regulatory Landscapes for Genome Editing Success

Regulatory Science Genome Editing Enablement Lead, Bayer Crop Science
  • Outlining regional regulatory differences and their implications for diverse crop developers to guide strategic planning and reduce approval delays
  • Highlighting the role of scientific advocacy and unified messaging to shape policy and foster trust across global markets
  • Examining recent publications and real-world examples to illustrate how developers can proactively influence regulatory outcomes and accelerate access

10:00 am Navigating CRISPR Approvals in Emerging Markets to Accelerate Access

Chief Executive Officer & Chief Scientific Officer, NeoCrop Technologies
  • Highlighting NeoCrop’s high-fibre wheat as the first CRISPR-edited crop approved in Chile and Argentina to showcase regulatory feasibility
  • Navigating Latin American approval pathways to inform global launch strategies and reduce time-to-market
  • Positioning NeoCrop’s regulatory experience to attract partnerships and guide future filings across emerging markets

10:30 am Morning Refreshments

Optimizing Innovation & Regulatory Strategies for Competitive Advantage

11:00 am Navigating African Regulatory Pathways for Gene-Edited Crops to Accelerate Food Security

Principal Scientist, Lead Precision Genetics, International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center
  • Examining regulatory frameworks across African nations to streamline approvals and enable regional harmonization for faster deployment
  • Leveraging lessons from cassava, yam, and millet projects to optimize compliance strategies and reduce time-to-market for climate-resilient crops
  • Building collaborative models with local authorities and global partners to secure trust and maximize adoption in smallholder farming systems

11:30 am Panel Discussion: Turning Regulatory Insights into Actionable Strategies

Chief Executive Officer & Chief Scientific Officer, NeoCrop Technologies
Principal Scientist, Lead Precision Genetics, International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center
Regulatory Science Genome Editing Enablement Lead, Bayer Crop Science
  • How can companies translate global regulatory learnings into concrete steps for their own pipelines?
  • What practical approaches help teams prioritize markets and allocate resources effectively?
  • How can organizations build internal alignment between R&D, regulatory, and commercial teams to accelerate approvals?

12:00 pm Lunch

Applying Global Regulatory Insights to Your Own Practices to Accelerate Approvals

1:00 pm Assessing Protein Characterization Strategies to Strengthen Regulatory Submissions

Regulatory Scientist, Syngenta
  • Demonstrating how protein characterization underpins safety assessments for GM and GE crops to meet global regulatory standards
  • Integrating statistical rigor and scientific validation to support robust regulatory dossiers and accelerate approval timelines
  • Leveraging cross-functional collaboration to align scientific data with evolving regulatory expectations and reduce submission risks

1:30 pm Interactive Roundtable: Applying Best Practices to Your Organization

  • Share your biggest regulatory challenges and what’s slowing down your approvals
  • Discuss frameworks for engaging with regulators and advocacy groups in your target markets
  • Identify collaboration opportunities with peers to address common bottlenecks and accelerate timelines

2:00 pm End of Focus Day