Speakers

A food industry veteran, Tisha Livingston has helped 80 Acres Farms become a global player in sustainable, high-tech farming. Under her leadership, the company has integrated best-in-class agricultural technology into large-scale commercial farms, bringing fresh indoor-grown produce to over 1,500 retailers, including some of the largest grocery chains in the United States. A co-founder of 80 Acres Farms and the CEO of Infinite Acres, the company’s technology-focused subsidiary, Tisha has initiated and led partnerships with global technology companies including Siemens, Philips Signify, and GreenV. Her work in strategic partnerships and acquisitions has allowed 80 Acres Farms to expand its reach and established it as a pioneer in the controlled-environment agriculture (CEA) sector. In addition to her work at 80 Acres Farms and Infinite Acres, Tisha serves as vice-chair of the Farm Tech Society, a Brussels-based nonprofit uniting global leaders in CEA. In that role, she champions innovation in the sector and supports the development of advanced farming technologies worldwide, encouraging collaboration across continents to address critical food supply challenges. Building on decades of experience running supply chain and manufacturing operations for large food companies, Tisha is changing the way the world eats by pioneering next-generation farming solutions.