This March, 1500 C-suite executives and decision-makers from across the agri-food value chain convened at the 14th World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit in San Francisco to benchmark progress, exchange perspectives, and build the partnerships needed to accelerate innovation across the global food system.

At a time when automation, biotechnology, and precision agriculture are unlocking new levels of profitability, efficiency, and sustainability, the event created space to uncover how predictive intelligence, physical AI, smart robotics, and next-gen biotech are transforming the way we grow, invest, and operate.

Through conversations on deeptech breakthroughs, scalable business models, and strategic partnerships, the summit highlighted the momentum building across the sector – driving resilience from soil to supply chain and shaping a future that is fast, intelligent, and radically collaborative.

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Attendees
326
Investors
247
Early-stage innovators
133
Speakers
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Takeaways from the Main Stage

New Editorial Deep Dives

An exciting addition to the 2026 program, attendees were invited to join three more granular sessions on biologicals, predictive breeding, and ag robotics.

On-Site Interviews

Lisa Jackson ( CNH) talks breakthroughs and barriers in agtech, Scott Hutchins ( USDA) talks building supply chain resilience, and Roy Steiner ( The Rockefeller Foundation) shares insights on the foundation's agri-food initiatives.

What Are People Saying Online?

Pre-Summit Events

AI in Agriculture Forum

Case studies, roundtable discussions, and a benchmarking workshop uncovered and compared industry progress in AI adoption and performance to lay the foundation for a shared, adaptive roadmap for evaluating and accelerating AI-driven innovation.

Innovation in Action Tour

We visited Salinas, the epicenter of specialty crop innovation, for a tour of Tanimura & Antle, where cutting-edge technology meets large-scale farming excellence, and the grand opening of Reservoir Farms; showcasing the next generation of technologies ready for commercialization.

Ag, Tech, Connect

The first annual San Francisco Farm Bureau event convened farmers, technologists, and investors to clarify the real problem landscape on the farm, give technologists and investors clear visibility into what is working now, and help direct capital toward well-defined problem/solution pairs with proven on-farm value.

News Coverage

Testimonials

Director
“One of the most important and biggest events for agtech innovation. A lot of great people at the event and a platform that makes networking so easy. We've got 200 good, hot leads that will hopefully lead to partnerships.”
Director
UCANR / CALIFORNIA AGTECH ALLIANCE
Under Secretary for Research & Chief Scientist

"This is the premier conference where so many entities come together."

Under Secretary for Research & Chief Scientist
USDA
Senior Value Architect
"People are really intentional about coming to World Agri-Tech. They want to share ideas and see what is pushing the boundary in innovation."
Senior Value Architect
PLANET
CTO, Executive Director, and Executive Advisor North American R&D Unit

"World Agri-Tech convenes the conversations that matter. The dialogue in that room reflects exactly the kind of open, candid exchange our industry needs."

CTO, Executive Director, and Executive Advisor North American R&D Unit
KUBOTA CORPORATION
Sr. Product Manager Connectivity and Data Management
“The World Agri-Tech Summit offered excellent opportunities for meaningful conversations, accompanied by fresh insights into a well-balanced mix of critical and emerging topics, while also introducing new perspectives. A truly well-rounded experience that created momentum with lasting impact.”
Sr. Product Manager Connectivity and Data Management
AGCO

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