Welcome to the Abstract Scorecard. This is the breakout session submission site
for Sustainable Agriculture Summit

Summit Theme

Beyond 2020: The Next Generation of Sustainability in Action

From extreme weather, volatile economic conditions, increased consumer scrutiny, and even a global pandemic, the last decade has been both disruptive and transformative for the food and agriculture sector. As we enter a new decade, stakeholders across the value chain must embrace innovation and collective action to build a more sustainable and equitable agricultural system. The 2020 Sustainable Agriculture Summit, Beyond 2020: The Next Generation of Sustainability in Action, will look to the next generation of sustainability leadership, technologies and collaborations to discover how U.S. agriculture can deliver lasting impact through improved productivity, profitability, resiliency and environmental outcomes.

Considerations for Selection

Each submission will be evaluated based on alignment with the Summit theme and selection criteria. Emphasis will be placed on their appeal to our diverse audience of food companies, government agencies, academics, conservation groups, and farmers. Additionally, the ability to drive the sustainability conversation forward for the food, farming, and agriculture industries’ value chains will be strongly considered. Preference will be given to unique proposals that conform to session topics and target audiences as outlined and/or proposals that bring forth compelling speakers or panelists. Only presentations offering vendor-neutral content will be considered. Selection and scheduling for breakout sessions will be at the discretion of the Summit organizers. In order to ensure that Summit participants have clear expectations around the content of each breakout session, proposals will need to specify how they align with key topics and audiences represented at this year's Summit. Submitters will be asked to indicate the general level of expertise the audience should have to fully engage with the session.

The Summit organizers request proposals that: 

• Directly connect with the overall theme of this year’s Summit
• Creatively showcase how challenges can be turned into opportunities
• Consider the natural resource, economic, and human challenges and opportunities that will drive sustainable supply chains in the future
• Feature projects, collaborations, and successes that shine a light on possible sustainable futures for agriculture and the food industry
• Include multiple, diverse perspectives (across supply chain segment, commodities, geography, experiences, etc.)