David France has extensive practical business experience in the primary sector and international food marketing. He owns a vineyard in Hawke’s Bay and is involved in a number of private businesses.

David has a passion for wanting to drive productivity and sustainability in the primary sector by supporting and growing the ecosystem with a focus on Technology, Talent, Innovation and Investment.

David chairs of the Hi-Tech Hawkes Bay Group which was set up to support the tech sector and includes number of Agritech businesses throughout the region. He has been involved in regional sector and cluster development.

He has a great overview of what is happening in Agritech and other tech industries in Hawke’s Bay and the key technologies driving the sectors, topics he will discuss at LandWISE 21.