Renato Silva
Co-Founder & Head of Content Further Ag
Renato Silva is a seasoned business growth strategist and sustainability ecosystem builder with more than 20 years of international experience scaling businesses across APAC, Europe, and Latin America, including over 16 years operating in Asia-Pacific markets. He has led growth, market expansion, and product scaling initiatives for global corporations and emerging ventures, notably helping Tencent scale a product that reached more than 100 million users across APAC. Renato has also advised more than ten startups on go-to-market strategy, business growth, and regional expansion. Passionate about driving climate impact through business, he is the Co-Founder of Scale Climate Action, one of Southeast Asia’s largest climate-focused business communities, connecting leaders, founders, and professionals working to accelerate sustainable solutions. He is widely recognized for combining commercial growth expertise with a strong commitment to helping businesses scale responsibly and create meaningful environmental and social impact.
As global food demand intensifies alongside climate volatility, supply chain disruptions, and resource constraints, agriculture is increasingly being repositioned—not just as a traditional sector, but as a strategic frontier for investment, innovation, and long-term resilience.
At the same time, food security has become a central concern for governments, businesses, and investors alike. Ensuring stable, scalable, and sustainable food systems is no longer optional—it is critical to economic stability and social well-being.
This session will explore how agriculture is evolving within this broader context, shaped by shifting market dynamics, capital flows, and technological advancements. It will also examine how data and digital tools are enabling more informed decision-making, improved transparency, and scalable impact across agricultural value chains.
Drawing from your experience at Further, the conversation will bring a market-informed and practitioner-led perspective on how stakeholders can better understand and navigate this transformation.
Session Objectives
- Provide a market-level understanding of why agriculture is gaining traction as a strategic investment area
- Explore the link between agriculture, food security, and economic resilience
- Highlight how data and technology are reshaping agricultural systems and decision-making
- Share practical insights and real-world considerations for scaling sustainable agriculture
- Enable participants to identify opportunities and risks within evolving food systems
Wed, June 10, 2026,
02:00 - 03:00 pm SGT
Online
