Agriculture Industry
AgriNext Awards & Conference Dubai 2026
Oct 21, 2026
Pullman Dubai Downtown, Marasi Drive, Business Bay, Dubai, Dubai Emirate, United Arab Emirates
AgriNext Awards & Conference
Farming the future with technology's touch
A global platform where growers, agri-tech innovators, investors and policy leaders meet — across Dubai, Las Vegas and, from 2027, Johannesburg.
29+
Speakers
3
Global editions
2,000+
Attendees
Dubai 2026
Oct 21, 2026
Pullman Dubai Downtown, Marasi Drive, Business Bay, Dubai, Dubai Emirate, United Arab Emirates
LasVegas, USA 2027
Apr 9, 2027
JW Marriott Resort, 221, South Rampart Boulevard, Summerlin North, Summerlin, Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada, 89145, United States
Johannesburg 2027
Q3 2027
Johannesburg, South Africa
What is AgriNext?
Where agriculture meets technology
AgriNext Awards & Conference is a premier global platform at the intersection of agriculture and technology, bringing together growers, agribusiness leaders, agri-tech innovators, investors and policymakers to explore the advances reshaping how the world grows, moves and protects its food.
Each edition features keynote sessions, panel discussions, an exhibition floor, curated networking and the AgriNext Awards — recognising the individuals and organisations cultivating a more productive, sustainable agricultural future.
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Upcoming AgriNext editions
Every edition, date and venue below is pulled live from the Next Business Media events portal, so this page always mirrors the latest programme.
Agriculture Industry
AgriNext Awards & Conference - LasVegas , USA 2027
Apr 9, 2027
JW Marriott Resort, 221, South Rampart Boulevard, Summerlin North, Summerlin, Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada, 89145, United States
Agriculture Industry
AgriNext Africa Exhibition Johannesburg 2027
Q3 2027
Johannesburg, South Africa
Who will you meet?
The room is the reason you come
A curated mix of global leaders and innovators driving change across the agriculture value chain — gathered for powerful ideas, meaningful conversations and strategic collaboration.
01
Decision makers
Boards, CXOs and government leaders shaping agricultural policy, investment and food-security strategy.
02
Growers & producers
Farmers, ranchers and estate operators adopting precision tools, better inputs and smarter irrigation on real acreage.
03
Innovators & startups
AgriTech founders showcasing bold ideas, meeting visionary investors and turning products into global impact.
04
Agronomists & scientists
Researchers and practitioners applying data, genetics and automation across the value chain.
The lineup
Speakers shaping the agenda
Dr. Abdelilah Belatik
as Executive Director of the Investment Sector at the Arab Authority for Agricultural Investment and Development (AAAID),
Arab Authority for Agricultural Investment and Development (AAAID),
Dubai 2026
Nazlı Gündoğdu
Founder
Safranatolia
Dubai 2026
Talal Mohamed Akeil Wishah
Talal serves as Director of Direct Investment at AAAID
Arab Authority for Agricultural Investment & Development,
Dubai 2026
Roman Ulyanov
Founder and CEO
Greeneration
Dubai 2026
Shirley Shahar
Founder
Desert Tech Ventures
Dubai 2026
Saeed Al Shamsi
Chairman of the Board
EXHub Holding
Dubai 2026
Adel Alawadhi
Co-Founder and Chairman of The Corporate Group (TCG),
The Corporate Group (TCG),
Dubai 2026
Stuart Donald
Global Head of Farming
Al Dahra
Dubai 2026
Søren Kannik-Marquardsen
Minister Counsellor for Food, Agriculture & Fisheries at the Royal Danish Consulate General in Dubai
Dubai 2026
Pekka Vallittu
Chairman of the Board
Rayo 3D Biotech Ltd
Dubai 2026
Gianpiero Menza
Senior Manager
Alliance/CGIAR
Dubai 2026
Maqbool Saleem
Climate-tech entrepreneur and Co-founder
Hydrexa
Dubai 2026
Mohammad Razali Bin Ismail
CEO
Meraque Group
Dubai 2026
Tisha Livingston
CEO
Infinite Acres
Dubai 2026
Troy Setter
CEO
Consolidated Pastoral Company
Dubai 2026
Filipe Ribeiro
Senior Global Audit and Governance Executive
Al Dahra
Dubai 2026
Awards & recognition
Celebrating excellence across the agriculture ecosystem.
Learning sessions
Keynotes and panels from global industry leaders.
Exhibition floor
Machinery, inputs and agri-tech shown live.
Networking
Curated introductions with growers, buyers and investors.
Core focus areas
The conversations on the agenda
Precision & Smart Farming
Sensors, satellites, drones and farm data platforms turning guesswork into agronomic decisions.
Vertical & Controlled Environment Agriculture
Indoor farms, hydroponics and protected cropping delivering yield in water-scarce regions.
Water & Irrigation Innovation
Efficient irrigation, desalination and soil moisture intelligence for arid geographies.
Automation, Robotics & Machinery
Autonomous equipment and robotics closing the widening agricultural labour gap.
Supply Chain & Traceability
Cold chain, logistics and farm-to-fork traceability that protect margin and food safety.
Sustainability & Food Security
Regenerative practice, carbon, soil health and resilient production for growing populations.
Watch
Watch AgriNext in action
Highlights, keynotes and interviews from previous editions.
AgriNext highlights
On the AgriNext stage
Inside the AgriNext expo
Voices from AgriNext
Testimonials
What attendees say
Feedback from leaders who joined previous AgriNext editions.
“A look inside the AgriNext floor, from the people who were there.”
“Speakers and exhibitors on what the edition delivered for their business.”
“AgriNext put us in the same room as the buyers and growers we had been trying to reach for months. The quality of conversation was well above the usual circuit.”
“The sessions were refreshingly practical — real farms, real yield numbers, and honest talk about what did not work.”
“Winning an AgriNext Award gave our team visibility we could not have bought. Our pipeline felt it within weeks.”
Capital meets innovation
Investor and startup meetings, curated for you
Every AgriNext edition runs a dedicated matchmaking programme: pre-scheduled one-to-one meetings between agri-tech founders and the funds, corporates and development banks actively deploying capital into agriculture — on the floor and online.
Physical
On-site meetings
Private meeting pods on the expo floor, 20-minute slots scheduled in advance through the events portal, plus an invite-only investor lounge and a live pitch stage in front of the full conference audience.
Virtual
Virtual meetings
Can't travel? The same matchmaking runs online for every edition. Founders and investors match in the portal, then meet over video in the weeks around the event, with the deal room open year round.
01
Create your profile
Founders share traction, ticket size and sector; investors share thesis, geography and cheque range.
02
Get matched
The portal ranks mutual fits and suggests meetings, so you spend your time with people who actually match your criteria.
03
Meet
Confirm slots in one click and meet on-site in a private pod or over video — your calendar syncs either way.
04
Follow up
Notes, contacts and materials stay in the portal deal room after the edition closes.
300+
Meetings per edition
120+
Active investors
20 min
Per curated slot
Insights
Latest from the AgriNext desk
Interviews, field notes and agri-tech analysis from our editorial team.
Trusted by
Past event attendees
Teams that joined previous AgriNext editions.
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FAQs
Frequently asked questions
What is AgriNext Awards & Conference about?+
It is a global agriculture and agri-tech conference and awards programme covering precision farming, controlled environment agriculture, irrigation, robotics, supply chain and sustainability — combining keynotes, panels, an exhibition and recognition for outstanding work in the field.
When and where do the editions take place?+
AgriNext Dubai returns on 21 October 2026, followed by Las Vegas on 9 April 2027 and the first AgriNext Africa Exhibition in Johannesburg, South Africa in Q3 2027. Exact venues and pass prices are listed live on the events portal.
Who should attend?+
Growers, agribusiness decision makers, agri-tech founders, investors, researchers and government officials who want to learn from peers, meet partners and see working technology in action.
How do I apply as a speaker or award nominee?+
Use the Get Involved section — speaking, award nomination, sponsorship, booth and media partner applications are all handled through the portal.
How do I buy a pass?+
Open the edition you want to attend on the portal and choose Reserve a spot. Pass tiers and pricing are shown on each event page.
Archive
Past editions
Editions that have already taken place, pulled live from the Next Business Media events portal.
Farming the future, together
Attend, speak or collaborate at AgriNext. Registration, passes and applications all run through the Next Business Media portal.