INNOVATION STREET

Every revolution begins with a story.

Returning to IMPPC2026 with a bold and refined format, Innovation Street transforms the congress stage into a live, high-impact masterclass on biotechnology entrepreneurship and scientific translation.

This flagship evening event is designed as a founder’s journey — an authentic, behind-the-scenes exploration of how breakthrough science becomes a global force in sustainable agriculture.

Curated and moderated by Dr. Pam Marrone, one of the most influential pioneers and mentors in agricultural biotechnology, Innovation Street brings together vision, experience, and hard-earned insight from the front lines of innovation.

Guest Speaker
Andrey Zarur
Founder & CEO, GreenLight Biosciences

In this year’s edition, Innovation Street proudly features Andrey Zarur, whose work has positioned GreenLight Biosciences at the forefront of RNA-based crop protection and next-generation biologicals.

Through an open and engaging dialogue with Dr. Marrone, the session will trace the real-life arc of innovation, including:
• the birth of a disruptive scientific idea
• translating molecular biology into scalable products
• navigating regulatory complexity and global data requirements
• securing investment and building trust across markets
• lessons learned from success, failure, and persistence

This is not a pitch session.
This is not a promotional talk.

It is a rare, unfiltered conversation about what it truly takes to move from laboratory discovery to real-world agricultural impact.

Who Should Attend

Innovation Street is designed for:
• scientists and early-career researchers
• graduate students and postdocs
• biotech founders and entrepreneurs
• industry leaders and investors
• regulatory and policy stakeholders

Anyone interested in how ideas become industries will find this session both inspiring and instructive.

Why Innovation Street Matters

At a time when biologicals, RNAi, peptides, and microbial solutions are reshaping plant protection, Innovation Street provides a human narrative behind technological transformation — connecting science, regulation, and entrepreneurship in a single, powerful format.

Join us for an evening of storytelling, insight, and strategic inspiration, accompanied by light refreshments and open networking, as we celebrate the innovators shaping the future of sustainable agriculture.