IDAAS 2026 Seminar Series: Designed for Purpose – Leveraging Digital and Predictive Science in Crop Protection

The Institute for Digital and Advanced Agricultural Systems (IDAAS) will host a distinguished team from Corteva Agriscience for a seminar exploring how digital and predictive science is reshaping the future of crop protection.

This session will feature:

• Byron Sleugh, Leader, Integrated Biology Center of Expertise

• Phil Ranly, R&D Team Leader

• Sean Gehan, Predictive Safety Center Leader

• Ken Clevenger, Metabolomics Group Leader and Natural Products Discovery Co-Leader

• Lucas Bobadilla, Senior Data Scientist

Together, the team will discuss how advanced digital technologies, predictive modeling, and computational science are transforming how crop protection products are discovered, designed, de-risked, developed, and launched.

The seminar will highlight Corteva’s integrated, data-driven approach to decision-making across the product development pipeline — from early-stage discovery through commercial launch. Attendees will gain insight into:

• Predictive modeling strategies to de-risk early-stage concepts

• Digital transformation of product science workflows

• Computational approaches for understanding modes of action and resistance management

• Innovative methods in natural product and microbial discovery

• Development timelines and cost considerations in crop protection

This session offers a unique opportunity to hear directly from industry leaders at the forefront of applying AI, analytics, and computational tools to accelerate innovation and enable sustainable agricultural solutions.

📅 March 12
🕚 11:30 AM
📍 ABE 1164

Join us as we explore how digital science is driving the next generation of crop protection solutions.