April 2025 - Dwficomms

FW: Informações sobre Dhone Dugnani e e-mails para orientação pagamento inscrição
by Amber Poythress 18 Apr '25

18 Apr '25

Hi Craig, Here is a speaker bio and headshot. Amber Poythress Events Coordinator Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute at the University of Nebraska<http://waterforfood.nebraska.edu/ > From: Christopher Neale <cneale(a)nebraska.edu> Sent: Friday, April 18, 2025 1:30 PM To: Frances Hayes <fhayes(a)nebraska.edu> Cc: Amber Poythress <apoythress(a)nebraska.edu> Subject: FW: Informações sobre Dhone Dugnani e e-mails para orientação pagamento inscrição Hi Frances: Here is the suggestion of the farmer for the View from the Field Panel: Dhone Dugnani has been a rural producer in western Bahia, Brazil since 2008, with a strong focus on irrigated systems and sustainable management of agricultural production. He has a bachelor's degree in International Relations from the Catholic University of Brasília and a postgraduate degree in Business Administration from the University of Miami. Dugnani was president of Abacafé (2012-2014), a member of CEPRAM – State Environmental Council (2016-2018) and Technical Director of Irrigation for the Rural Producers Union of Luís Eduardo Magalhães, Bahia (2016-2021). He currently holds a seat on the Rio Grande River Basin Committee and is also a member of the Board of Directors of Cooproeste and a member of AIBA, the Association of Producers and Irrigators of Bahia. His is fluent in English. Christopher From: Everardo Mantovani <mantovani.everardo(a)gmail.com<mailto:mantovani.everardo@gmail.com>> Sent: Friday, April 18, 2025 6:19 AM To: Christopher Neale <cneale(a)nebraska.edu<mailto:cneale@nebraska.edu>> Subject: Informações sobre Dhone Dugnani e e-mails para orientação pagamento inscrição Caution: Non-NU Email Christopher, bom dia! Enviando informações (aliás excelentes) do Dhone Dugnani e também a foto em anexo. Dhone Dugnani é produtor rural atuante no oeste da Bahia desde 2008, com forte atuação em sistemas irrigados e gestão sustentável da produção agrícola. Bacharel em Relações Internacionais pela Universidade Católica de Brasília e pós-graduado em Administração e Negócios pela University of Miami, Dugnani foi presidente da Abacafé (2012-2014), membro do CEPRAM – Conselho Estadual do Meio Ambiente (2016-2018) e Diretor Técnico de Irrigação do Sindicato dos Produtores Rurais de Luís Eduardo Magalhães (2016-2021). Possui cadeira no Comitê de Bacia Hidrográfica do Rio Grande. Atualmente, integra o Conselho de Administração da Cooproeste e é associado à Aiba. Aguardando informações para o Dhone, se ele deve fazer uma breve apresentação (acho ideal). Segue também informações (e-mails) para onde enviar informações do pagamento das inscrições: Lizane.ferreira(a)aiba.org.br<mailto:Lizane.ferreira@aiba.org.br> Luciene.brinquedo(a)aiba.org.br<mailto:Luciene.brinquedo@aiba.org.br> Compras(a)aiba.org.br<mailto:Compras@aiba.org.br> Eneas.porto(a)aiba.org.br<mailto:Eneas.porto@aiba.org.br> Abraço, Everardo -- Everardo Mantovani +55 (31) 98457-7665 mantovani.everardo(a)gmail.com<mailto:mantovani.everardo@gmail.com> Consultor Professor Titular Sênior DEA-UFV [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://s-install.avcdn.net/ipm/preview/icons/i… ]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/www.avg.com/email-signature?utm_medium=em…> Não contém vírus.https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.avg.com__;!!PvXuogZ4sRB2p-tU!C… <https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/www.avg.com/email-signature?utm_medium=em…>

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IT Support for Conference
by Craig Eiting 18 Apr '25

18 Apr '25

Here are the people to register for the conference and add to our slack channel. These are the people that will be on-site providing IT support during our conference. Ethan Ries ethanries(a)nebraska.edu<mailto:ethanries@nebraska.edu> Ashley Mentgen ashleymentgen(a)nebraska.edu<mailto:ashleymentgen@nebraska.edu> Ryan Wells rwells(a)huskers.com<mailto:rwells@huskers.com> In addition, here is the contact information for our cvent representative: Singh, Anshul Anshul.Singh(a)cvent.com<mailto:Anshul.Singh@cvent.com> Phone: +1-571-461-0968 All of this information can be added to our list we discussed earlier today. Thanks! Craig

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Travel and Accommodation page
by Frances Hayes 17 Apr '25

17 Apr '25

Hi Craig, On the “Travel and Accommodations” page of the conference website, you can remove the red-highlighted text from the Scarlet section to this: The Scarlet, Lincoln Located across the street from the Nebraska Innovation Campus Conference Center Rate: $139/night + taxes/fees (available Monday, April 28 through Saturday, May 3, 2025) While Sunday, April 27 is not included in our room block, you can add this date by booking your stay directly through Patrick Murphy, Director of Sales, The Scarlet Hotel, patrick.murphy(a)scarlethotelnebraska.com or (531) 300-6306. Last Day to Book: Monday, April 14, 2025 Book your group rate for Water for Food Global Conference I also mentioned this on slack but thought I’d put it here too: * In addition to the lunch side sessions issue, I also noticed that there are two instances of the Monday afternoon session (From Field to Forum). * You can also remove the "In-person registration includes" portion on the registration page as well: https://waterforfood.nebraska.edu/explore-our-conferences/2025-water-for-fo… Thanks! Frances Hayes Director of Communications and Public Relations Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute at the University of Nebraska<http://waterforfood.nebraska.edu/ > Nebraska Innovation Campus 2021 Transformation Dr. | Ste 3220 | Lincoln, NE 68588 e: fhayes(a)nebraska.edu<mailto:fhayes@nebraska.edu> | p: +1 402.472.9510 News<https://waterforfood.nebraska.edu/news-and-events > | Facebook<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.facebook.com/waterforfoodinstitute_… > | YouTube<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.youtube.com/user/WaterForFood__;!!Pv… > | Instagram<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.instagram.com/waterforfood/__;!!PvX… > | LinkedIn<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.linkedin.com/company/waterforfood__… > [Text Description automatically generated]<https://waterforfood.nebraska.edu/ >

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Re: W4F - Presentations & Final Planning
by Frances Hayes 17 Apr '25

17 Apr '25

Hi Claire, I can answer a few of these questions and I’ll let Amber chime in on the rest. 1. Will you be updating the 2025 Draft Session Proposals doc with the presentation names for each presenter/session? I have asked each session leader to provide timing by next Monday, April 21 if they would like to utilize your timekeeping option and that information will be stored in this document. If they do not provide this, they will keep time on their own as the moderator. https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bv24iesQxyU… 2. What is the best way for us to access those presentations? I can share a onedrive link with you & you can upload as you receive the final copies, or if you have a system that allows sharing you could share with me and I can download them to our system? Open to thoughts. I have created a OneDrive link here: [Folder icon] Presentations<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://uofnelincoln.sharepoint.com/:f:/s/UNL-I… > Let me know if you have any trouble accessing it. Inside the main folder, I have this divided by room, by date and then by time/session. Presentations will be numbered according to order, then include the session number, and then the presenter’s last name. We are asking all speakers and sessions leaders to arrive 10-15 minutes early to the session to ensure you have their current presentation and the order is correct. This worked well when we did it this way in 2023. 3. When are your presentations due from presenters? April 21, although I’m guess our speakers won’t stick to that… 4. Mondays from Field to Forum event - what (as far as prefunciton signage, reg desk, etc.) needs to be set prior to this meeting? We will have the AV set by Noon, but not sure on timeline or need for prefunction items. I will let Amber answer this one! Also, we have a new logistics document that includes a bit more detail and will continue to use this one moving forward: https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tv55D6uSCcj… Thanks! Frances Hayes Director of Communications and Public Relations Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute at the University of Nebraska<http://waterforfood.nebraska.edu/ > Nebraska Innovation Campus 2021 Transformation Dr. | Ste 3220 | Lincoln, NE 68588 e: fhayes(a)nebraska.edu<mailto:fhayes@nebraska.edu> | p: +1 402.472.9510 News<https://waterforfood.nebraska.edu/news-and-events > | Facebook<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.facebook.com/waterforfoodinstitute_… > | YouTube<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.youtube.com/user/WaterForFood__;!!Pv… > | Instagram<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.instagram.com/waterforfood/__;!!PvX… > | LinkedIn<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.linkedin.com/company/waterforfood__… > [Text Description automatically generated]<https://waterforfood.nebraska.edu/ > From: Claire Turner <cturner(a)sonburst.com> Date: Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 1:03 PM To: Frances Hayes <fhayes(a)nebraska.edu>, Amber Poythress <apoythress(a)nebraska.edu> Subject: W4F - Presentations & Final Planning Caution: Non-NU Email Hi Ladies, I am updating our notes with your agenda details and have a few questions. 1. Will you be updating the 2025 Draft Session Proposals doc with the presentation names for each presenter/session? 1. What is the best way for us to access those presentations? I can share a onedrive link with you & you can upload as you receive the final copies, or if you have a system that allows sharing you could share with me and I can download them to our system? Open to thoughts. 1. When are your presentations due from presenters? 1. Mondays from Field to Forum event - what (as far as prefunciton signage, reg desk, etc.) needs to be set prior to this meeting? We will have the AV set by Noon, but not sure on timeline or need for prefunction items. Thanks! Claire Claire Turner Client Services Project Manager Sonburst Communication O: 402-333-7620 Ext 200

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Agtech Showcase - final details
by Frances Hayes 17 Apr '25

17 Apr '25

Hi Jessie, I hope you are well, and I can’t believe the conference is just 10 days away! I wanted to provide you with some additional details to share with your agtech companies and confirm final numbers on how many companies will be participating, how many would like tables and any additional needs they might have (extra chairs, etc.) Agtech Showcase and Graduate Student Poster Competition Tuesday, April 29, 6:00-8:30 p.m., Nebraska Innovation Campus Conference Center, Banquet Hall Join us for an evening reception in the banquet hall. There will be complimentary beverages and heavy appetizers. Enjoy networking with fellow attendees, visit the booths for The Combine Agtech Showcase and the Graduate Student Poster Competition. For those who wish to consume alcoholic beverages, please bring your government-issued ID with your birthdate, such as a driver’s license or passport. IDs will be checked without exception. The space Each exhibitor will receive an 8’ table and 2 chairs unless they have requested not to have one. Agtech displays will be located on the west side of the Banquet Hall between the two bars. We invite agtech representatives to also enjoy the food and beverages! Parking at Nebraska Innovation Campus * For load-in, you can park temporarily on the south entrance of the NIC Conference Center near the bus stop. However, you’ll need to move your car to a more permanent parking spot afterward. Find a map of Nebraska Innovation Campus here<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/innovate.unl.edu/parking-nic__;!!DfSON6M…>. The conference will be held in the NIC Conference Center. * Recommended: Day parking is available in the lot north of Transformation Drive. Please use the Passport Parking app<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.passportparking.com/__;!!PvXuogZ4sRB…> (Zone 9900) to pay for parking. (Pay stations cannot be used for lot parking.) Learn more here<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/innovate.unl.edu/parking-nic__;!!DfSON6M…>. * On-street parking is also available and can be paid for on the Passport Parking app<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.passportparking.com/__;!!PvXuogZ4sRB…> (zone 80) or at a pay station located near the metered parking. Learn more here<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/innovate.unl.edu/parking-nic__;!!DfSON6M…>. * If you have a current UNL parking permit, you can request reciprocal parking access in advance for Nebraska Innovation Campus by notifying Parking and Transit Services at unlpts(a)unl.edu<mailto:unlpts@unl.edu>. Set-up You can set up your booth anytime on Tuesday, April 29, 4:30-6:00 p.m. The event will begin at 6:00 p.m. Please check in at the Registration Desk located on the ground level of the NIC Conference Center and load in at the south entrance near the bus stop. Tables will be labeled with each organization’s name. Attendance We have nearly 350 in-person participants registered and have attendees from all over the world and various industries, including farmers/growers, government/policymakers, research/academia, private industry, non-profits/NGOs, etc. Check out our speaker list<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/waterforfood.nebraska.edu/explore-our-co…> for a pulse on who will be attending as well. Teardown Please take down your display at 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 29. We ask that you have everything removed by 9 p.m. on April 29. Questions Please contact Amber at apoythress(a)nebraska.edu<mailto:apoythress@nebraska.edu> or 402-472-5175 with any additional questions. We look forward to the event and have a wonderful weekend, Frances Hayes Director of Communications and Public Relations Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute at the University of Nebraska<http://waterforfood.nebraska.edu/ > Nebraska Innovation Campus 2021 Transformation Dr. | Ste 3220 | Lincoln, NE 68588 e: fhayes(a)nebraska.edu<mailto:fhayes@nebraska.edu> | p: +1 402.472.9510 News<https://waterforfood.nebraska.edu/news-and-events > | Facebook<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.facebook.com/waterforfoodinstitute_… > | YouTube<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.youtube.com/user/WaterForFood__;!!Pv… > | Instagram<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.instagram.com/waterforfood/__;!!PvX… > | LinkedIn<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.linkedin.com/company/waterforfood__… > [Text Description automatically generated]<https://waterforfood.nebraska.edu/ > From: Jessica Rudolph <Jessica(a)investnebraska.com> Date: Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 1:44 PM To: Frances Hayes <fhayes(a)nebraska.edu>, Amber Poythress <apoythress(a)nebraska.edu> Subject: Re: Startup Pitch Opportunity at DWFI Conference Caution: Non-NU Email Thank you, I also think connecting with Silicon Prairie News should be fine. Thanks! From: Frances Hayes <fhayes(a)nebraska.edu> Date: Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 11:50 AM To: Jessica Rudolph <Jessica(a)investnebraska.com>, Amber Poythress <apoythress(a)nebraska.edu> Subject: Re: Startup Pitch Opportunity at DWFI Conference Thanks for the update, Jessie, and I hope you had a great time in Germany! Frances Hayes Director of Communications and Public Relations Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute at the University of Nebraska<http://waterforfood.nebraska.edu/ > Nebraska Innovation Campus 2021 Transformation Dr. | Ste 3220 | Lincoln, NE 68588 e: fhayes(a)nebraska.edu<mailto:fhayes@nebraska.edu> | p: +1 402.472.9510 News<https://waterforfood.nebraska.edu/news-and-events > | Facebook<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.facebook.com/waterforfoodinstitute__…> | YouTube<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/www.youtube.com/user/WaterForFood__;!!PvX…> | Instagram<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.instagram.com/waterforfood/__;!!PvXu…> | LinkedIn<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.linkedin.com/company/waterforfood__;…> [Text Description automatically generated]<https://waterforfood.nebraska.edu/ > From: Jessica Rudolph <Jessica(a)investnebraska.com> Date: Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 10:30 AM To: Frances Hayes <fhayes(a)nebraska.edu>, Amber Poythress <apoythress(a)nebraska.edu> Subject: Re: Startup Pitch Opportunity at DWFI Conference Caution: Non-NU Email Hey Frances and Amber, Here is who I have so far: Landoption- Table Seismi- Table Agsoilare-no table Nave Analytics-table The Pennycress Company, Jason Thomas, - Table I have two more who will likely participate but I’ll circle back. I need to push this out to our startups again and will likely get a few more. Thanks! From: Frances Hayes <fhayes(a)nebraska.edu> Date: Monday, March 24, 2025 at 12:29 PM To: Amber Poythress <apoythress(a)nebraska.edu>, Jessica Rudolph <Jessica(a)investnebraska.com> Subject: Re: Startup Pitch Opportunity at DWFI Conference Hi Jessie, Just checking in to see how the Agtech Showcase recruitment is going and see if there is anything we can assist with. For planning purposes, could you let us know how many companies are confirmed at this point? Additionally, a reporter for Silicon Prairie News reached out and was wanting to chat with me about the conference, including Nebraska entrepreneurship and innovation-focused content. I plan to do a quick interview but thought I may also give him your contact info to discuss the Agtech Showcase and The Combine’s involvement if you’re also up for an interview? Thanks! Frances Hayes Director of Communications and Public Relations Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute at the University of Nebraska<http://waterforfood.nebraska.edu/ > Nebraska Innovation Campus 2021 Transformation Dr. | Ste 3220 | Lincoln, NE 68588 e: fhayes(a)nebraska.edu<mailto:fhayes@nebraska.edu> | p: +1 402.472.9510 News<https://waterforfood.nebraska.edu/news-and-events > | Facebook<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.facebook.com/waterforfoodinstitute__…> | YouTube<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/www.youtube.com/user/WaterForFood__;!!PvX…> | Instagram<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.instagram.com/waterforfood/__;!!PvXu…> | LinkedIn<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.linkedin.com/company/waterforfood__;…> [Text Description automatically generated]<https://waterforfood.nebraska.edu/ > From: Amber Poythress <apoythress(a)nebraska.edu> Date: Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 2:39 PM To: Jessica Rudolph <Jessica(a)investnebraska.com>, Frances Hayes <fhayes(a)nebraska.edu> Subject: RE: Startup Pitch Opportunity at DWFI Conference Hi Jessica, No one is required to use a table but let us know how many do want tables and how many don’t. Thanks so much! Kind regards, Amber Amber Poythress Events Coordinator Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute at the University of Nebraska<http://waterforfood.nebraska.edu/ > From: Jessica Rudolph <Jessica(a)investnebraska.com> Sent: Tuesday, March 11, 2025 9:59 AM To: Frances Hayes <fhayes(a)nebraska.edu>; Amber Poythress <apoythress(a)nebraska.edu> Subject: Re: Startup Pitch Opportunity at DWFI Conference Caution: Non-NU Email Frances and Amber, I have a few companies who want to be part of the showcase, but said they do not need an 8X8 table…would that work for you all, or do I need to tell them it is required to bring items for a table? Thanks! From: Jessica Rudolph <Jessica(a)investnebraska.com<mailto:Jessica@investnebraska.com>> Date: Friday, March 7, 2025 at 11:23 AM To: Frances Hayes <fhayes(a)nebraska.edu<mailto:fhayes@nebraska.edu>>, Amber Poythress <apoythress(a)nebraska.edu<mailto:apoythress@nebraska.edu>> Subject: Re: Startup Pitch Opportunity at DWFI Conference That sounds great…thank you! From: Frances Hayes <fhayes(a)nebraska.edu<mailto:fhayes@nebraska.edu>> Date: Friday, March 7, 2025 at 10:22 AM To: Amber Poythress <apoythress(a)nebraska.edu<mailto:apoythress@nebraska.edu>>, Jessica Rudolph <Jessica(a)investnebraska.com<mailto:Jessica@investnebraska.com>> Subject: Re: Startup Pitch Opportunity at DWFI Conference Hi Amber and Jessie, That’s a great idea, Amber, and I think makes a lot of sense. I’ll let Ralf know about the exhibitor booth opportunities and we’ll stick with only Combine companies for the agtech showcase. Sounds okay? Thanks for the brainstorming! Frances Hayes Director of Communications and Public Relations Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute at the University of Nebraska<http://waterforfood.nebraska.edu/ > Nebraska Innovation Campus 2021 Transformation Dr. | Ste 3220 | Lincoln, NE 68588 e: fhayes(a)nebraska.edu<mailto:fhayes@nebraska.edu> | p: +1 402.472.9510 News<https://waterforfood.nebraska.edu/news-and-events > | Facebook<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.facebook.com/waterforfoodinstitute__…> | YouTube<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/www.youtube.com/user/WaterForFood__;!!PvX…> | Instagram<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.instagram.com/waterforfood/__;!!PvXu…> | LinkedIn<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.linkedin.com/company/waterforfood__;…> [Text Description automatically generated]<https://waterforfood.nebraska.edu/ > From: Amber Poythress <apoythress(a)nebraska.edu<mailto:apoythress@nebraska.edu>> Date: Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 2:29 PM To: Jessica Rudolph <Jessica(a)investnebraska.com<mailto:Jessica@investnebraska.com>>, Frances Hayes <fhayes(a)nebraska.edu<mailto:fhayes@nebraska.edu>> Subject: RE: Startup Pitch Opportunity at DWFI Conference Hello, Jessica and Frances, Another option we can offer is our exhibitor booth sponsorship. I think since the Combine showcase is highlighting Combine companies, having an exhibitor booth for an unaffiliated business is a better fit for the conference. He would have more time and more people to pitch to, actually. Kind regards, Amber Amber Poythress Events Coordinator Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute at the University of Nebraska<http://waterforfood.nebraska.edu/ > From: Jessica Rudolph <Jessica(a)investnebraska.com<mailto:Jessica@investnebraska.com>> Sent: Thursday, March 6, 2025 2:16 PM To: Frances Hayes <fhayes(a)nebraska.edu<mailto:fhayes@nebraska.edu>> Cc: Amber Poythress <apoythress(a)nebraska.edu<mailto:apoythress@nebraska.edu>> Subject: Re: Startup Pitch Opportunity at DWFI Conference Caution: Non-NU Email Frances, Thank you for passing this along to me. Would you like me to email Ralf and CC you both to ask more about his company? I can let him know a little about The Combine, and how we are coordinating with Combine companies for the showcase part of the event. I’ll defer to you all on if you want him to participate alongside Combine companies, but I’m happy to help vet the request. Let me know if that is along your line of thought! Thank you From: Frances Hayes <fhayes(a)nebraska.edu<mailto:fhayes@nebraska.edu>> Date: Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 12:26 PM To: Jessica Rudolph <Jessica(a)investnebraska.com<mailto:Jessica@investnebraska.com>> Cc: Amber Poythress <apoythress(a)nebraska.edu<mailto:apoythress@nebraska.edu>> Subject: FW: Startup Pitch Opportunity at DWFI Conference Hi Jessie, We recently received a request (below) from someone asking about a startup pitch opportunity. While we won’t have capabilities to host this at the conference this year, I was wondering if you’d like to inquire with them if they may be a good fit for the agtech showcase. However, I’m also completely fine letting them know we don’t have this opportunity this year, as you may have plenty of other start-ups that would be a better fit. This is the first I’ve heard of this company so I’ve not entirely sure what they offer but thought I’d double check in case it is of interest to include. Thanks! Frances Hayes Director of Communications and Public Relations Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute at the University of Nebraska<http://waterforfood.nebraska.edu/ > Nebraska Innovation Campus 2021 Transformation Dr. | Ste 3220 | Lincoln, NE 68588 e: fhayes(a)nebraska.edu<mailto:fhayes@nebraska.edu> | p: +1 402.472.9510 News<https://waterforfood.nebraska.edu/news-and-events > | Facebook<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.facebook.com/waterforfoodinstitute__…> | YouTube<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/www.youtube.com/user/WaterForFood__;!!PvX…> | Instagram<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.instagram.com/waterforfood/__;!!PvXu…> | LinkedIn<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.linkedin.com/company/waterforfood__;…> [Text Description automatically generated]<https://waterforfood.nebraska.edu/ > From: Ralf Petersen <petersen(a)stockpilehydration.com<mailto:petersen@stockpilehydration.com>> Sent: Monday, March 3, 2025 3:01 PM To: Amber Poythress <amber.poythress(a)unl.edu<mailto:amber.poythress@unl.edu>> Subject: Startup Pitch Opportunity at DWFI Conference Caution: Non-NU Email Dear Amber, Thank you for hosting the conference in Lincoln this April - I’m looking forward to it. With the rapid advancements in AI, computing, and the evolving landscape of agriculture and water, I was wondering if DWFI offers a startup session or an opportunity for early-stage business ideas to deliver quick 3-minute pitches to an audience. I was not able to find this in the program. Would there be a chance to incorporate this? Perhaps, into the TBD time slot on April 28th from 3:30–5 PM? Looking forward to your thoughts Best regards, Ralf

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Supplies for conference / tours / workshop
by Amber Poythress 17 Apr '25

17 Apr '25

Hi! If there is any stuff you need that I should order from Amazon or get Janet to order from Office Depot, it would be great if I could get an order placed tomorrow. Kind regards, Amber Amber Poythress Events Coordinator Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute at the University of Nebraska<http://waterforfood.nebraska.edu/ >

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PowerPoint Slides
by Craig Eiting 16 Apr '25

16 Apr '25

Hi Frances, I have completed the PowerPoint slides for the conference. They are in the ‘PowerPoint Slides’ folder on SharePoint. All resources are included in the folder, so any changes should be able to be made directly to the PowerPoint. https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://uofnelincoln.sharepoint.com/sites/UNL-I… If you have any questions, just let me know. Thanks! Craig

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Cvent feedback for bursar's office
by Amber Poythress 16 Apr '25

16 Apr '25

Hi, Craig and Frances- Jennifer Hellwege asked me to share what I think the pros and cons of Cvent are. If there is anything you want me to pass along, I will be happy to. I imagine they are wanting to decide to keep their contract or find a new provider. Kind regards, Amber Amber Poythress Events Coordinator Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute at the University of Nebraska<http://waterforfood.nebraska.edu/ >

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Re: The conference kicks off on Monday! | Water for Food Global Conference
by Frances Hayes 16 Apr '25

16 Apr '25

And…already noticed that the dates for my sub-header are off. Not a great start. 😉 Frances Hayes Director of Communications and Public Relations Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute at the University of Nebraska<http://waterforfood.nebraska.edu/ > Nebraska Innovation Campus 2021 Transformation Dr. | Ste 3220 | Lincoln, NE 68588 e: fhayes(a)nebraska.edu<mailto:fhayes@nebraska.edu> | p: +1 402.472.9510 News<https://waterforfood.nebraska.edu/news-and-events > | Facebook<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.facebook.com/waterforfoodinstitute_… > | YouTube<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.youtube.com/user/WaterForFood__;!!Pv… > | Instagram<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.instagram.com/waterforfood/__;!!PvX… > | LinkedIn<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.linkedin.com/company/waterforfood__… > [Text Description automatically generated]<https://waterforfood.nebraska.edu/ > From: Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute | University of Nebraska <waterforfood(a)nebraska.edu> Date: Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 1:21 PM To: Frances Hayes <fhayes(a)nebraska.edu> Subject: The conference kicks off on Monday! | Water for Food Global Conference May 8-11, 2023 at Nebraska Innovation Campus in Lincoln, Nebraska [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://files.constantcontact.com/25037a7a301/1… ]<https://waterforfood.nebraska.edu/explore-our-conferences/2023-water-for-fo… > Amber, Craig and Arianna, This is a test for the "one week out" email to all in-person attendees that will go out next Monday. Can you each take a thorough look and test links and let me know if there's anything I missed or that isn't working? Thanks! ________________________________ Thank you for registering for the 2025 Water for Food Global Conference! We are just one week away from the Water for Food Global Conference, “A Resilient Future: Water and Food for All.” We are excited to welcome you to Lincoln, Nebraska, along with nearly 350 other attendees, to share ideas and help find solutions to the world’s pressing water and food security needs. Visit our conference website<https://waterforfood.nebraska.edu/explore-our-conferences/2025-water-for-fo… > to view the full conference schedule, speaker list and other important details! You can also view these items and create your customized conference schedule through our event app. More instructions on how to access it are below. 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More travel info<https://waterforfood.nebraska.edu/explore-our-conferences/2025-water-for-fo… > Pre-Conference Events Side Session: From Field to Forum: Shaping COP30 Priorities on Water and Food Security Monday, April 28, 1:30-3:30 p.m. NIC Conference Center, Breakout A This pre-conference side session serves as a pivotal discussion in the lead-up to COP30, focusing on the critical nexus of water management and food security under climate variability. We will explore the challenges and opportunities in diverse agricultural contexts, through comparative case studies from Brazil and Nebraska and including both policy and technical perspectives. The session will culminate in a panel discussion with the goal of formulating clear and impactful messages for COP30 (to be held November 10-21, 2025, in Belem, Brazil), advocating for effective water management strategies to ensure global food security. All conference attendees are welcome to participate. 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Nametag variable proof
by Craig Eiting 15 Apr '25

15 Apr '25

Attached are the variable proofs for the conference nametags. I checked and Nick and Renata’s name are missing the last letter. Is there anything else that is missing? Craig

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