Agenda

8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. | Registration & Networking

  • Registration

  • Networking Coffee

  • Tradeshow Booths Open

8:30 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. | Welcome Remarks 

  • Western Fair District – Reg Ash

  • Chuck Baresich, Haggerty AgRobotics

  • Joe Dales, RHA Ventures/AgriFood Innovation Advocate

8:45 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. | Keynote Presentation:  Where are we? A Farmer’s Perspective on Robotics & Automation.

9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. | Panel 1: Robotics Entrepreneurs – From Idea to Field

10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. | Networking & Tradeshow Break

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Session Two

12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Networking Lunch & Tradeshow 

1:15 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Panel 3: Investor Insights – Funding the Next Generation of AgTech

2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. | Innovation Showcase:  Agri-Robotics & AI Companies Investment Pitch Competition. Concurrent Sessions in the Main Room and Neighbouring Breakout Room

3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. | Networking Coffee Break & Tradeshow

3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Panel 4

4:30 PM – 5:00 PM | Closing Remarks & Student Awards Presentation

5:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Networking Reception at The Grove Lounge

  • Drinks and appetizers

  • Informal discussions and partnerships

Tradeshow & Exhibitor Information

Open: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

  • Robotics & AI companies

  • Equipment manufacturers

  • Research institutions

  • Funding organizations

  • Service providers and ecosystem partners