The summit aims to showcase innovations in the agri-food sector and generate partnerships between global agribusinesses, investors and entrepreneurs to accelerate the commercialization of new technologies.

-TechAccel, a Kansas City-based technology and venture development company, today announced that CEO Michael Helmstetter has been invited to speak on March 19 in two panels at the World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit in San Francisco.

The summit aims to showcase innovations in the agri-food sector and generate partnerships between global agribusinesses, investors and entrepreneurs to accelerate the commercialization of new technologies.

"2019 is a banner year for innovation among industry-leading products and services in the ag and animal health industries," said Michael Helmstetter, Ph.D., President and CEO of TechAccel. "We couldn't be more excited to participate at this event dedicated to exploring sustainable and effective technologies that will address food security and power the future of the international agriculture community."

Additionally, Brett Morris, chartered financial analyst (CFA®), Principal for TechAccel, will participate in a panel discussion at the Animal AgTech Innovation Summit, an affiliated conference, on March 18. TechAccel will sponsor the luncheon at this conference and Morris will be available for interviews.

TechAccel's venture development and advancement focus has made the company a leader in developing innovations and preparing them for market. As part of a broad strategy to address critical market needs in the ag and animal health ecosystems, TechAccel has launched RNAissance Ag and Covenant Animal Health Partners. Covenant Animal Health Partners will also participate in the Animal AgTech Innovation Summit on March 18.


What:

Panel discussion - "Partnering for Commercial Impact"
Roundtable discussion - "Investment Partners: What is the right type of investor to grow your company?"

Who:

Michael Helmstetter, Ph.D., President and CEO

When:

March 19 - 20, 2019
Panel discussion: Tuesday, March 19 at 4:00 p.m. PDT

Roundtable discussion: Tuesday, March 19 at 5:00 p.m. PDT

Open to scheduling interviews

Where:

Hilton San Francisco Union Square
333 O'Farrell Street
San Francisco, CA 94102

About TechAccel

TechAccel, LLC, was founded in 2014 as a first-of-its-kind technology and venture development company in the agriculture and animal health sectors. TechAccel sources, invests in and acquires early-stage innovations. Through collaborations with universities and research institutions, TechAccel conducts advancement and de-risking research and development to ready technologies for commercialization. For more information, visit www.TechAccel.net. Follow us on Twitter at @Tech_Accel.