Principal Engineer AgriTech WMG, Emilio Loo Monardez to speak at HTA’s FutureGrow Expo

The Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) announces a new speaker for the upcoming FutureGrow Expo 2024.

Emilio Loo Monardez, Principal Engineer and Lead of AgriTech Developments at Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG)
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Emilio Loo Monardez, Principal Engineer and Lead of AgriTech Developments at Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG), will deliver a presentation entitled “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 organisations 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. Exhibitors will be in attendance to see the latest advancements in technology, including a smart tree inventory labeller, tree grading machines, drones, automated tree planting systems, non- chemical weed control technology, camera guiding weeding machine and much more.

A new, much needed industry event, FutureGrow Expo hopes to inspire businesses to stay ahead in the competitive world of horticulture. By means of the innovative technologies on display and key industry leaders sharing their expertise, the HTA hopes to inspire and drive the future of sustainable growing.

The FutureGrow Expo takes place on the 8th of October 2024, at Stoneleigh Park in Kenilworth.