Speakers

His Excellency Hendrik Johannes Terras serves as the Minister of Regional Affairs and Agriculture for the Republic of Estonia. Representing a nation globally recognized as a digital pioneer, Minister Terras is a leading voice on the intersection of technological sovereignty, sustainable food systems, and regional development.

At Gulfood, Minister Terras joins the high-level panel on "Break-Through Technologies and AI-Powered Automations," where he provides a strategic roadmap for the "Intelligent Food System." His leadership is defined by a commitment to "Farm-to-Fork" digitalization, leveraging Estonia’s world-leading e-infrastructure to enhance transparency, optimize resource management, and build resilience against global supply chain disruptions.

With a background that spans both legislative leadership in the Estonian Parliament (Riigikogu) and strategic roles in the deep-tech sector—notably at Milrem Robotics—Minister Terras brings a rare dual perspective to the stage. He bridges the gap between ambitious public policy and the practical realities of industrial automation. His mission is to champion AI as a catalyst for sustainable growth, advocating for global collaboration to lower barriers for technology adoption and to empower the next generation of the agricultural workforce through digital upskilling.