WIPO GREEN Showcases Climate-Smart Agritech Innovations for a Sustainable Future

February 20, 2026

Global Webinar Highlights Cutting-edge Technologies and Fosters Collaboration in Agriculture.

March 3, 2026. From 13.00 to 14.30 (CET). Online.

On March 3, 2026, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) will convene the WIPO GREEN Technology Showcase Webinar: Climate-Smart Agritech Innovations for Sustainable Solutions Worldwide, bringing together innovators, solution seekers, investors and policymakers to spotlight transformative technologies shaping the future of agriculture.

The agricultural sector faces mounting climate-related challenges, from water scarcity and extreme weather events to shifting harvest seasons. In response, climate-smart agritech innovations are emerging as vital tools to preserve global food security while reducing environmental impact. This event will spotlight climate-smart agritech innovations from around the world. Technology providers from the WIPO GREEN database* will present cutting-edge solutions designed to address pressing agricultural challenges.

*The WIPO GREEN Database of Needs and Green Technologies serves as a pivotal platform in this movement, connecting over 140,000 entries featuring applicable solutions, needs, patented green technologies, knowledge materials and expert profiles making it one of the most comprehensive sustainable technology resources globally.

Webinar Objectives and Focus

The upcoming event aims to:

• Showcase breakthrough agritech solutions addressing urgent agricultural challenges.
• Connect innovators with those seeking practical, climate-smart technologies.
• Foster international collaboration and knowledge exchange.

Participants will gain insights into innovations targeting issues such as water-efficient agriculture in arid regions, advanced soil monitoring, sustainable soil improvement techniques, high-tech farm management and AI-driven agricultural forecasting.

Featured Speakers and Technologies

The webinar will feature presentations from technology providers in the WIPO GREEN database:

• William Arditi, CEO, Humeos, France – Demonstrating Scanorhize, a tool for observing root system dynamics and soil life to enhance farming outcomes.
• Leona Wang, Director of Marketing, Green Technology Bank Agricultural Technology, China – Introducing a special biomass thickener for effective soil remediation.
• Sung Jin Choe, CEO, Green and Seed Corp., Republic of Korea – Presenting seed film cultivation techniques that maximize yield while minimizing water use, labor, and greenhouse gas emissions.
• Dr. Hiroshi Yoshioka, CEO, Mebiol Inc., Japan – Showcasing Imec technology for growing vegetables with significantly less water.
• Dr. Ritu Bhalla, Assistant Director, AGRI Centre, Republic Polytechnic, Singapore – Sharing climate-smart solutions tailored for urban farming.
• Ashley King-Bischof, Founder and CEO, Sprout, Inc., USA – Highlighting Climate Smart Coffee, an AI-powered adaptation tool supporting small-scale coffee farmers.

Audience and Participation

The online event is open to a diverse audience, including policymakers, companies, universities, research institutions, farmers, cooperatives, industry associations, investors and technology providers. The interactive format, including a dedicated Q&A session, encourages the exchange of ideas and the formation of new partnerships.

By convening diverse and leading voices in climate-smart agritech innovation, WIPO GREEN continues to drive forward sustainable solutions, supporting resilient agriculture systems, global food security and a healthier planet.

To learn more or register for the event, visit the webinar event page.