Capturing the Energy of Events, Conversations and Collaborations Around the World


A look at the moments, conversations and global gatherings that shape Aidan’s work. This gallery highlights the people, places and collaborations that influence his thinking and reflect the impact of his work across agriculture, innovation and leadership.

Two men sitting next to each other on an airplane, smiling for a selfie. One has glasses and a checked shirt, the other has glasses and a dark suit.

My honor to have Former US Vice President Mike Pence beside me on my travels today. We talked turkey, & the farmers that take care of them in his home state of Indiana, the future of farming and the opportunities & threats of AI.

A man in a dark suit speaking at a presentation on a stage with a microphone, behind a black podium with the WORD 'GENEX' on it, in front of an audience seated at tables with various items, including a green bottled drink.

Sharing perspectives with GENEX & the URUS Group on the record rebound in Beef prices, increased demand despite tight supplies, the role of ‘beef on dairy’ & genetics in transforming the consistency of the consumer eating experience.

A man in a gray suit, orange tie, and glasses is smiling and holding a microphone in his hands on stage. There is a podium with an NPFDA logo and an American flag behind him. Black curtains are in the background.

A very engaging event & engaged audience asked me the deeper questions on artificial intelligence at the National Protein & Food Distributors Association (NPFDA) annual breakfast.

A woman and a man in business attire standing in front of two United Nations flags.

Leaders lead changes at the FAO. With Deputy Director-General Beth Bechdol, who’s portfolio & influence are significant, especially in technical cooperation, emergency & resilience, resource mobilization, partnerships & certain institutional domains.

Three men stand together in front of a blackboard in a classroom or conference room, all wearing business attire with name tags. The man on the left is wearing glasses and a sweater, the man in the middle is older with glasses and a suit, and the man on the right is smiling and wearing a suit with an open-collared shirt.

Here with Regin Jacobsen & Hanus Jacobsen of Bakkafrost, discussing how they have overcome the challenge of adding value to salmon products, with growing commoditization of options on the grocery shelf. Harvard Agribusiness Seminar 2026.

Two men in business suits smiling at a conference or meeting, standing in front of a blackboard with handwritten notes and diagrams.

With the Marquess of Wine, Marchesi Frescobaldi, who have produced wines in Tuscany since 1308, but in common with other vineyards wine producers face serious headwinds for the future. Harvard Agribusiness Seminar 2026.

Two men smiling, one younger with glasses and the other elderly with glasses and white hair, both in suits, in a professional setting.

The Advocate of Agribusiness, Ray Goldberg, who, with John Davis, established the HBS Agribusiness Program, authored/co-authored and/or edited 23 books & over 110 articles on positioning firms & institutions in the global value added food system. RIP.

Four individuals standing in front of a blue Kansas Cooperative Council backdrop with Co-op logos, dressed in business and casual attire.

The recent Kansas Cooperative Council Director Development Workshop, with Jared Wareham, Polly R., Mark Steven Reardon, and myself. Collaborating with forward-thinking leaders across the cooperative space reinforced just how vital strategic thinking is for the future of agriculture.

Three people dressed in business attire standing outdoors on a balcony with buildings, trees, and a crane in the background.

Meeting with Portugal’s Secretary for the Economy Joáo Rui Ferreira who described how innovation & startups are powering the Portuguese economy, and Conceição Santos Silva on the opportunities for forestry digital tech, maximizing biomass production, managing forest fire risks, specifically for high value cork trees.

Group of professionally dressed individuals standing in front of large windows with a city skyline and blue sky in the background.

Joining my colleagues of The North American Advisory Board of the University College Dublin School of Business. We had a deeply insightful discussion on the topic "AI Advantage" with the aim of providing valuable and usable input to the leadership team of the UCD School of Business.

Five people standing next to a presentation poster on an easel in a conference room.

The day at the Cornell Institute for Digital Agriculture (CIDA) was unique, combining leaders in Cornell University from 4 colleges, Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell Duffield College of Engineering & Cornell Ann S. Bowers College of Computing and Information Science, under one umbrella.

A man in a dark suit giving a presentation at a conference with a background that reads 'Economies of Ag NAMA NEXUS.'

The National Agri-Marketing Association (NAMA) Nexus event in Milwaukee was an exceptional opportunity to learn about how the world of ag is changing, in some cases being turned upside down.

Two men in suits smiling and posing together at an international conference or event, with flags from various countries hanging above them and informational posters displayed behind them.

Pictured with Frank Mitloehner. The FAO two-day Global conference full of positive thoughts on how Livestock sustainability is being achieved, transformed to create critical human nutrition, empowerment & employment on farm, affordability & availability of food, through regenerative/climate friendly.

Two men in business suits standing together at a conference or trade show, smiling at the camera. One is holding a booklet titled 'Future Agriculture'. In the background, there is a large digital display, a green booth area, and other people engaging in conversation.

Leaders lead changes at the FAO. With Director-General Qu Dongyu, who emphasized decentralized, ‘hand in hand’ investment matchmaking, transparency merit based recruitment, embracing transformational agri technologies & the 4 Betters.

Panel discussion at the Animal Ag Tech Innovation Summit, with four speakers on stage and audience members sitting at tables.

Chairing the panel discussion “Transforming Animal Feed: AI in Manufacturing & Formulation” with senior leaders from Nutreco, Cargill & AVRIL SPECIALITES ANIMALES explored how artificial intelligence (AI) is disrupting the animal-feed sector. The Animal AgTech Innovation Summit in Amsterdam.