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Harvest Summit Announces Speaker Lineup, Audi As Lead Innovation SponsorHEALDSBURG, Calif., Sept. 27, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Harvest Summit, the outdoor invitation-only Innovation Field Trip, announced today its speaker lineup and Audi of America as its lead Innovation Sponsor. The second annual Harvest Summit will bring together 250 innovators, influencers and tastemakers joined by award-winning chefs, winemakers and artisans on Friday, October 20 at a premier estate in Sonoma County wine country. With more than 40 speakers at this one-day event, Harvest Summit will host thought-provoking talks and provide access to innovative thinkers and doers, all in the name of helping cross-industry delegates rethink what's possible. Sessions cover everything from artificial intelligence (AI) and the entrepreneur's mindset, to the future of transportation and education. "Partnering with Harvest Summit underscores our continued commitment to driving innovation," said Matt Carpenter, VP and CFO of Audi of America. "As a sponsor of this year's event, we're excited to help shape the conversation around the future of transportation by sharing an inside look at Audi's vision on innovative mobility and progressive design." "Audi's legacy of progress makes them a natural fit for Harvest Summit," said Jessica Kilcullen, Founder and Chief Harvester of Harvest Summit. "A big part of Harvest Summit is discovery – new insights, new collaborations, new roads to success. By partnering with Audi of America we're able to extend that discovery – particularly around the future of transportation – to the back roads of the Russian River Valley where Harvest Summit will take place. " Who Will Be There Transformatie problem solving will be sparked across all disciplines and industries – from start-ups to public enterprises. Tech leaders will learn from creative artists, while investors will learn from winemakers. The full day agenda and speaker lineup, including Marcus Shingles, CEO of XPRIZE; Dr. Mehmood Khan, Vice Chairman and Chief Scientific Officer, PepsiCo; Greg Simon, President of Biden Cancer Initiative; and Chef Kyle Connaughton of Single Thread Farm + Restaurant, has been released at: Harvest Summit Agenda. Harvest Summit will take place at a private location, only revealed to those registered to attend. The Harvest Summit Experience The highly interactive format of Harvest Summit allows for unscripted dialogues and serendipitous cross-overs. There are no PowerPoints or podiums. The culinary experience is also highly curated featuring food innovators along with wine and craft brew artisans. The outdoor setting serves up the psychological benefits associated with being outside. "Fresh air leads to fresh perspectives," says Kilcullen. Giving Back – Inspiring the Next Generation of Innovators About Audi About Harvest Summit To view the full list of speakers, partners and to learn about how individuals and companies can nominate to attend, visit www.harvestsummit.com. Join Harvest Summit on Social:
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