Veronica Villa
I'm a Mexican anthropologist. I have been with my organization for more than 20 years. Most of my formation happened among colleagues defending freedom, justice, and the restoration of the relationship between peoples and nature. Sharing work with indigenous communities in my country marked all my perspectives. I wrote my thesis using a mechanical typewriter, and now I try to critically understand the digital era. At times I feel very lucky that I have lived both worlds, but many other times I'm worried about the young ones that have only knew computer and internet to solve their needs.
Session
This panel dives into the critical questions surrounding the rapid development of agricultural technology. This panel brings together civil society leaders, global network builders, and researchers to critically assess the upstream and downstream risks of AgTech - from agricultural machinery and biotechnology to corporate digital enclosures. Moving beyond abstract critique, each speaker will share concrete frameworks and field methodologies illustrating how communities can evaluate, resist, or actively co-design tools that champion true food sovereignty and regional technical autonomy.
