Workshop IV: Genomics

Living in the future and working on the cutting edge of discovery, Juan Enriquez provides a fascinating look at the uses and benefits of genomic research. The potential locked in the DNA of each and every earthly creature is boundless as Mr. Enriquez will explain: a new way to approach our challenges and opportunities the produce industry will face in this modern, growing world.

Juan Enriquez, Co-founder, Synthetic Genomics Inc.; Managing Director, Excel Venture Management

One of the world’s leading authorities on the uses and benefits of genomic research, Mr. Enriquez writes and speaks engagingly about the profound changes that genomics and other life sciences will cause in business, technology, politics and society.   Named one of two guest curators — both global thinkers (the other is Bill Gates) for the 2011 TED conference, he is known for his dynamic, funny, insightful and illuminating discussions. His work has appeared in the Harvard Business Review, Foreign Policy, Sciences, and the New York Times.