Innovation in Action tour

Join us for an exciting tour of the CIMMYT research facilities, showcasing cutting-edge research into maize and wheat improvement and the excellence of their biodiversity safeguarding program.

When: Monday October 27, 2025

Time: We'll be departing the Marquis Reforma Hotel at 12.30 and making our way back to the venue at 17.00 

Cost: $100 USD

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CIMMYT 2

 

Guided by Jelle Van Loon, Associate Program Director for Sustainable Agrifood Systems for Latin America, this tour is a fantastic opportunity to get up close with the latest innovations and research into key cereal crops, connect with industry peers, and gather insights to further your own professional objectives.

During the tour, you will have the chance to:

  • Explore the CIMMYT Germplasm bank, containing the largest and most diverse collections of maize and wheat in the world
  • Visit CIMMYT’s latest facility, CIMMYT Inc, a new in-house innovation hub focused on identifying new products and projects

Secure your spot on the tour!

Join us for an exclusive pre-summit experience ahead of World Agri-Tech Mexico. Whether you're registering for the summit now or already have your ticket, adding the tour is quick and easy:

  • Select the “Delegate In-Person” pass on the register page and add the tour
  • Already bought your summit ticket? Log in with your registration details to add the tour

 

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What's on the agenda?

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14:00
  1. Welcome Remarks
    20 mins
    Welcome at CIMMYT, more than 55 years of legacy and global impact Jelle Van Loon, CIMMYT Representative for Latin America, Associate Program Director, Sustainable Agrifood Systems
14:25
  1. Excellence in Science and Innovation. Discovery: Safeguarding Maize and Wheat biodiversity for the world.
    25 mins
    With Cristian Zavala, Germplasm Bank Coordinator
14:55
  1. Discovery and SystemsDev: Research that improves the productivity and nutrition of key cereals for a healthy and balanced diet (Bioscience)
    20 mins
    With  Itria Ibba, Wheat Quality Specialist
15:20
  1. Innovation and technology to promote sustainable, efficient, and resilient farming practices related to maize, wheat, beans, crop rotation and crop diversification, including showcase of different technologies for farmers (H9)
    25 mins
    With Simon Fonteyne, Crop Management Specialist and Louis Garcia, Responsible Sourcing
15:50
  1. Mechanization and smart machinery, and postharvest technologies for smallholder farmers (Tejaban)
    35 mins
    With Jelle Van Loon, CIMMYT Representative for Latin America, Associate Program Director, Sustainable Agrifood Systems
16:30
  1. Discover CIMMYT Inc.: a new Innovation Hub
    30 mins
    With Jelle Van Loon, CIMMYT Representative for Latin America, Associate Program Director, Sustainable Agrifood Systems

Science and Innovation for a Food and Nutrition Secure World

Discover CIMMYT’s bold 2030 Strategy — a transformative vision for the future of agriculture.

As a global leader in agricultural science, CIMMYT is driving innovation in maize, wheat, and other key crops to build more productive, resilient, and sustainable food systems, especially across the Global South.

Through strong partnerships and cutting-edge research, the strategy aims to improve farmer livelihoods and strengthen food security — all within planetary boundaries.

Click here to explore the whole strategy.