The Young Professionals Program (YPP) is a collaborative initiative between ISO Technical Committee 347 on data-driven agrifood systems and YPARD (Young Professionals for Agricultural Development). The program aims to engage, build capacity, and empower a diverse group of young professionals globally in the areas of standardization, ICT, AI, and data-centric innovation in agriculture.
This global, virtual event will feature short talks from YPP participants advancing data-driven agrifood systems and agricultural standardization. All are welcome to attend the event, where you will hear engaging presentations and viewpoints from the next generation of leaders in the agrifood system.
Join ISO/TC 347, YPARD, and invited guests to hear from the next generation of professionals working at the intersection of agriculture, data, and international standards.
- Learn how emerging research and real-world pilots are informing standards development and implementation.
- Discover practical teaching and capacity-building tools that make standards more accessible and inclusive.
- Connect with a diverse, global community of practitioners, researchers, educators, and standards leaders.
- Engage in Q&A discussions and social hours designed for exchange, mentorship, and collaboration.
Date & Time: 4th and 5th March 2026
- 09:00 - 11:00 New York
- 15:00 - 17:00 Berlin
- 16:00 - 18:00 Kigali
- 22:00 - 00:00 Beijing
