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Ever wondered what it takes to keep the energy high at evoke^AG.? In this Q&A series we’re chatting with the four emcees who’ll keep things flowing at evoke^AG. 2025 on February 18-19 in Brisbane, Queensland.  
From their offstage story, to what they love most about evoke^AG., these hosts offer a unique glimpse into the action. Get to know the people who’ll be bringing the oomph and insight to evoke^AG. 2025.  

Applications for the AgriFutures evoke^AG. Startup Program are now open, giving startups and scaleups the chance to rub shoulders, shake hands and sign on the dotted line with potential investors, partners, and customers at evoke^AG. 2025. For founders ready to step up, program manager Dallas Pearce shares six key tips for application success.

Harriet Mellish’s daughters are too young to understand the concept of an event – instead she tells them she’s off to a show. And she’s not wrong; building a successful event requires a production element, it needs to engage the audience and spotlight a talented cast.
Here, the General Manager, Global Innovation Networks, AgriFutures Australia, shares what she’s learned from attending several agrifood tech and innovation events in four continents over the past year – and why there are aspirations for the AgriFutures evoke^AG. 2025 program to be the greatest ‘show’ of all.

Circus vet. Pecan farmer. Research manager. Inaugural CEO of the CRC for Irrigation Futures. And now, Co-Founder of a vertically integrated beef business, co-owner of a macadamia orchard developer, and director of a grain supply business.

Diverse as these occupations might seem – one thread runs through Matthew Durack’s varied career: the quest for transformation. Here, the Queensland allrounder shares learnings from his 30+ year journey. Including why past experience is no predictor of future success.

Innovators in the agrifood sector have the opportunity to showcase their cutting-edge solutions at evoke^AG. 2025. This annual convergence of innovation, science, technology, and ideas shaping the future of agrifood has recently been awarded Startup Event of the Year at Startup Daily’s 2024 Best in Tech Awards.

With the right intellectual property (IP) strategy, your smart new ideas and innovations in the agritech space can become powerful tools for growth, profitability, and industry leadership. Chris Bird, Principal, FPA Patent Attorneys shares the key steps to spotting your next big agritech breakthrough and starting the journey of turning it into an asset for your business.