How data science and technology can help feed the world
21 Jun 2021
How data science and technology can help feed the world
21 Jun 2021
About the speaker
- Priscilla BealGlobal Head of Partnerships at BayerAs Global Head of Partnerships for Bayer IT, Priscilla Beal's focus is innovation and collaboration with startups, strategic partners and digital thought leaders. Her goal is to deliver new business models, products and strategies for Bayer's patients, consumers and farmers. She says she is "passionate about connecting people who can advance or improve the human condition through partnerships".
Key takeaways
By 2050 there are expected to be 10 billion people globally, and 2 billion of these will be over 60.
Most of the impact of climate change has happened in the past 35 years, leading to drought and flooding for farmers, and ultimately creating food shortages.
Every investment needs to be an investment into sustainability, and data science is the key to this.