Organized by Global BioAg Linkages (GBL), the BAW Congress & Expo was hosted at the beautiful Leela Ambience Convention Hotel, Delhi from April 23–25, 2025, marking the sixth edition of this dynamic and growing annual event.

Held in India’s capital city, the 2025 Congress was a powerful combination of global innovation and sustainability. India was the perfect choice for this year’s Congress, with its globally recognized role in food production and sustainable farming practices, as well as its rapid advancements in AgTech and policy.

“What India needs, India delivers,” said Dr. Suresh Prabhu, India’s former union minister and Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha, during his keynote address at BAW Congress. His words reflected India’s pivotal role in shaping the future of sustainable agriculture not only for its own food systems but for the benefit of a rapidly growing world.

India’s vibrant agricultural economy, youthful innovation ecosystem, and generational wisdom provided the ideal backdrop for industry-defining conversations. As Prabhu also pointed out, “We need food and we need agriculture. Today we need it in such quantities, that it is unimaginable,” emphasizing the urgency and scale of the work ahead as the global population continues to rise.

This edition of the BAW Congress was organized in cooperation with four Strategic Institutional Partners: Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), Maharana Pratap Horticultural University (MHU) and Agrinnovate India Limited. Their collective support elevated the overall impact of the event.

A GRAND OPENING FOR A GRAND EVENT

The Congress began with a celebratory Opening Expo Ceremony, where a ribbon-cutting ceremony was performed by renowned industry leaders and public figures: A.G. Kawamura, Antonio Zem, Roger Tripathi, Giuseppe Natale, Dr. Himanshu Pathak, Dr. Suresh Prabhu, Dr. Suresh Malhotra, Dr. Praveen Maalik and Carlos Goulart. The moment marked the start of three days filled with critical dialogue, global networking and revolutionary ideas.

DAY 1: BIG PICTURE DAY

Big Picture Day opened with a powerful ICAR-led workshop that showcased Indian agriculture, technologies, innovations, and sustainable farming practices from a global perspective. This was followed by two in-depth sessions:

• Session 1: Integrating BioAgTech for Sustainable and Regenerative Agriculture
• Session 2: Streamlining & Harmonizing BioAg Regulations: How to Accelerate Market Access for Biologicals Globally

During Session 1, a ceremonial lighting of the lamp and prayer was performed by the Chief Patrons and the Billion Dollar Club creators. A moment of silence was also observed for the recent demise of Pope Francis. Another moving segment introduced the Sustainable Recovery Fund Drive created by GBL to help farmers in Valencia, Spain, recover from catastrophic flooding that occurred last year.

The evening concluded with the Welcome Reception, sponsored by Sylvan Bio, where attendees were treated to traditional Haryanvi Indian dance. During the evening reception, the following awards were presented:

• Global Sustainable Grower Award – Howard-Yana Shapiro: for his legendary contributions to sustainable farming
• Regional Sustainable Grower Award – Sartaj Khan: for his proven success in local sustainable agriculture

DAY 2: BUSINESS DAY

Business Day offered a perfect balance of industry insight and future-focused planning. It opened with two workshops:

• Workshop 1: Role of Industry Associations in Shaping and Harmonizing Bio-Input Regulations and Policies
• Workshop 2: Investors and Startups Fundraising – Matchmaking, Pitching Practice, and Must-Win Battle Discussions

Attendees then joined two engaging sessions:

• Session 3: Leadership Challenges and Opportunities: Where the Buck Stops
• Session 4: Symbiotic Stakeholder Engagement for Sustainable Farming Practices, Investment Outlook and Startup Challenges

The evening welcomed guests to the Networking Reception, sponsored by Invaio Sciences, full of Rajasthani traditional dancing and meaningful conversations. Following the reception, the Gala Dinner featured an immersive cultural celebration, with women dressed in vibrant sarees and men donning traditional Indian headwraps. During the Gala Dinner, several prestigious awards were presented:

• Global Transformative Legend: Suresh Prabhu – for visionary leadership in public policy and sustainable development
• Global BioAgTech Lifetime Pioneering Achievement: Augusto Rodríguez-Villa Matons – for a lifetime of revolutionary contributions to BioAg
• Global BioAgTech Lifetime Achievement: Martin Andermatt – for shaping and elevating the industry
• Global Pathbreaker: The Indian Legend: Rajju Shroff – for innovation and generational impact on agriculture

DAY 3: INNOVATION DAY

Innovation Day, the final day of Congress, championed the intersection of tradition, science, and startup energy. It opened with two future-forward workshops:

• Workshop 1: Integrated Organic, Natural, and Profitable Farming with Farmer Centricity (MIONP Global Launch with MFOI)
• Workshop 2: Soil, Plant, and Human Health Balance Through Microbiome Innovations and Precision AgTech (Partnership Launch: BiomeMaker, GBI, Agrocel)

Sessions 5 and 6 explored complex challenges and solutions through innovations in the industry:

• Session 5: Enhancing Nutrient Use Efficiency, Abiotic Stress, and Resource Management with Biostimulants
• Session 6: Integrated Crop Solutions for Biotic Stress and MRL Management with Microbiomes and Biologicals

The Congress ended with the Appreciation Reception, featuring a colorful Punjabi Bhangra performance. The evening concluded with the presentation of two awards, both sponsored by Nutribiotek:

• Global BioAgTech Pioneering Innovation Award
  • 1st Place: BioPrime AgriSolutions – for unprecedented pioneering innovation in the BioAg industry
  • Runners-Up: BTU Biotech Company and Fyteko
• Global BioAgTech Innovation Poster Awards
  • 1st Place: Pushpa J Shah – for groundbreaking advancements shaping the future of BioAg
  • Runner-Up: Kan Biosys

LOOKING AHEAD TO VALENCIA 2026

The BAW Congress continues to be the only fully integrated, truly global BioAg event organized by the BioAg industry, for the BioAg industry. Its mission is clear: unite global stakeholders, encourage innovation and elevate sustainable agriculture.

We are thrilled to announce that the 7th BioAgTech World Congress & Expo will take place in Valencia, Spain from April 21–23, 2026. Join us in one of Europe’s most iconic agricultural regions as we continue to advance the BioAg revolution.

For more information, sponsorship inquiries or to reserve your spot, reach out to the BAW Congress team at BAWcongress@bioaglinkages.com.