Keynote Speaker for Agriculture & Food
Decoding disruption. Sparking ideas. Inspiring action. From AI and Ozempic to shifting consumer values, market volatility, and the changing state of media, agriculture and food leaders are under pressure to adapt—and lead with clarity. At 6 Seeds, our keynotes, panels, and workshops decode today's biggest forces of change and offer real-world strategies for growth, innovation, and communication. Whether you're planning an agriculture trade show, commodity board meeting, farm organization event, or food industry conference, we speak to what's now and what's next—helping audiences navigate change, spark new conversations, and move forward with purpose.
Featured Speaker: Andreas Duess
Andreas Duess is an agriculture and food industry keynote speaker who makes complex topics feel clear, urgent, and actionable.
With 20+ years in agriculture and food marketing, Andreas has spoken at events hosted by the USA Rice Federation, American Peanut Council, USAEDC, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, and SIAL Canada. He lectures on AI strategy at Ivey Business School and writes a column on agriculture and food technology for Food in Canada.
His talks blend data, storytelling, and real-world strategy—helping audiences understand what's changing, why it matters, and what to do about it. Whether the topic is AI, consumer behavior, or the future of farming and food, Andreas delivers insights that stick.
Keynote Topics for Agriculture & Food Events
- •AI in Agriculture: What Leaders Need to Know Now→ From synthetic consumer panels to smarter marketing, a practical guide to AI that cuts through the hype.
- •The Ozempic Effect: How GLP-1 Drugs Are Reshaping Food Demand→ What agriculture and food leaders need to understand about the weight loss drug revolution—and how to respond.
- •Breaking Into New Markets: Export Strategies for Agriculture and Food→ Practical approaches to category expansion, retail entry, and international growth.
Where We've Spoken
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Praise for Keynote Speaker, Andreas Duess
From keynotes to consulting, here's what industry leaders have to say about working with Andreas and 6 Seeds.
He somehow made AI feel human
Andreas connected the dots between technology, consumer behavior, and what actually moves the needle in food.
Exactly the kind of voice we needed
Grounded in reality, fluent in the future, and completely tuned in to the challenges food leaders are facing.
A really great keynote
Andreas is an engaging speaker that combines storytelling with emerging technologies, a successful combination for numerous audiences.
Insightful and engaging
Andreas delivered insightful and engaging responses throughout the session. He made AI feel not just accessible, but actionable. It was a pleasure to have Andreas speak at our webinar.
You were an outstanding speaker
Thank you for playing a pivotal role in our 'Selling Food to Ontario' Day 2 workshop. You were an outstanding speaker, offering valuable insights that will steer our food and beverage entrepreneurs in the right direction.
He just gets it
Andreas is one of those guests who just gets it. He makes sense of AI, data, and what's actually happening in the food world without turning it into a TED Talk. It wasn't an interview, it was a real conversation packed with insight I'm still thinking about.
Andreas has vast knowledge and experience
Andreas has vast knowledge and experience, combining expertise in CPG, data and AI. He takes a collaborative approach, and in fact, our introductory conversation turned into two engagements in 2024.
A rare and valuable talent
Andreas possesses a rare and valuable talent for translating complex, emerging technologies into practical insights that directly address the pressing challenges faced by leaders in the food and agriculture sectors. His approach is consistently thoughtful and deeply informed, grounded in real-world experience and a clear understanding of industry dynamics.
I was truly inspired
I was truly inspired by Andreas' insights at today's session. The discussion on leveraging AI for innovation in the health and premium markets was particularly enlightening.
Sharp thinking, deep sector knowledge and a genuinely human approach
Andreas brings sharp thinking, deep sector knowledge, and a genuinely human approach to every conversation. I always leave feeling inspired, and more informed.
Able to take complex topics and break them into digestible sections
Andreas is able to take complex topics and break them down into digestible sections that offer an inroad to the listener to the topic. His passion grabs the listener and leaves them wanting to learn more. As good of a guest as he is a person- a total joy to have on an episode.
Not a single slide of fluff
Not a single slide of fluff. Just sharp insight, clear direction, and a genuine understanding of what our members are grappling with right now.