With just over a month to go, the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) has announced a new speaker for the highly anticipated FutureGrow Expo 2024 on Tuesday, 8 October 2024, at Stoneleigh Park in Kenilworth.

Emilio Loo Monardez, Principal Engineer and Lead of AgriTech Developments at Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG), will deliver a compelling presentation titled"Dreams to Market Realities: Shaping the Future of Growing Today." With over 15 years of experience in industrial engineering, automation, and robotics, Monardez has been at the forefront of AgriTech innovation.

Since leading the creation of AgriTech WMG in 2022 and co-founding Warwick AgriTech in 2023 at the University of Warwick, Monardez has collaborated with businesses, technology developers, and organizations across the UK. His insights at FutureGrow Expo will offer invaluable perspectives on the future of sustainable horticulture and the vital role technology plays in this evolving industry.

FutureGrow Expo will give attendees the opportunity to experience cutting-edge technology demonstrations that are set to revolutionise productivity and sustainability in the horticultural industry. It will feature an impressive lineup of exhibitors displaying the latest advancements in technology, including a smart tree inventory labeler, tree grading machines, drones, automated tree planting systems, non- chemical weed control technology, camera guiding weeding machine and much more.

FutureGrow Expo will be a must-attend event for businesses looking to stay ahead in the competitive world of horticulture. With an array of innovative technologies on display and industry leaders sharing their expertise, this event is poised to inspire and drive the future of sustainable growing.

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