Agriculture Industry
AgriNext Awards & Conference LasVegas, USA 2027
Apr 9, 2027
JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort & Spa, Las Vegas, USA
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.
45+
Speakers
3
Global editions
2,000+
Attendees
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 Dubai 2027
Sep 1 — Sep 2, 2027
Le Meridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre
Agriculture Industry
AgriNext Africa Expo - South Africa 2027
Oct 26 — Oct 27, 2027
Johannesburg, City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality, Gauteng, 2001, 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
Anshu Gupta
Director, APCO MENA
APCO
Dubai 2026
Kristin Veriga
CEO & Founder
Karmic Global
Dubai 2026
Mazahep Musa Mohamed Turkawi
Officer
Ministry of agriculture
Dubai 2026
Conner Tidd
Co-Founder and CEO
Just Vertical
Dubai 2026
Muhammad Umer Rabbani
Senior Agricultural Engineer
Al Ghurair Facility Management Company
Dubai 2026
Hidaya Benkassa
Director of Agriculture & Strategy
Agro Resources
Dubai 2026
Julian Ćmikiewicz
Business Unit Consultant at Spyrosoft
Spyrosoft Innovo S.A.
Dubai 2026
Noorhan Abusamra
Financial Journalist
MONIIFY
Dubai 2026
Abdul Raouf Mahmoudi
Chief Technical Coordination Officer (CTCO)
ASM Process Automation
Dubai 2026
Neil Simmonds
Interim Chief Farming Officer
Al Dahra Group
Dubai 2026
Manish P. Daga
MD & CEO
Cottonguru
Dubai 2026
Laura Lukasik
Founder and President
Numen.Bio
Dubai 2026
Danny Thomas
Consultant - Agribusiness Transactions
LAWD
Dubai 2026
Nico Tarvonen
CEO
Rayo 3D Biotech Ltd
Dubai 2026
Hanane Fellahi
Project Manager
Global Farms
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.
Our partners.
AgriNext Dubai 2026
01
Exhibitors & Media Partners
02
Attending Companies
Arab Authority for Agricultural Investment and Development (AAAID),
Attending Company
Numen.Bio
Attending Company
Pure Harvest Smart Farms
Attending Company
Rayo 3D Biotech
Attending Company
Karmic Global
Attending Company
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.
Meet Hanane Fellahi | Global Farms LLC | AgriNext Dubai 2026
Meet Hidaya Benkassa | Agriculture & Strategy | AgriNext Dubai 2026
Meet Lee Ismail, Founder & CEO of Meraque Group | AgriNext Dubai 2026
Meet Nazlı Gündoğdu on Saffron Cultivation & Sustainable Agriculture | AgriNext Interview
Meet Connor Tidd | The Future of Vertical Farming & Sustainable Agriculture | AgriNext
Nico Tarvonen | How Biotechnology Is Transforming Sustainable Agriculture | AgriNext Conference
Meet Our Speaker: Laura Lukasik | Founder & Director, Numen.Bio | AgriNext Dubai 2026
Meet Our Speaker: Mohammad Razali Bin Ismail (Lee) | CEO, Meraque Group | AgriNext Dubai 2026
Meet Our Speaker: Hanane Fellahi (PMP) | Project Engineer, Global Farms LLC | AgriNext Dubai 2026
Meet Our Attendee: Nazlı Gündoğdu | Founder, Safranatolia | AgriNext Dubai 2026
Meet Our Attendee: Troy Setter | CEO, Consolidated Pastoral Company | AgriNext Dubai 2026
Meet Our Attendee: Jim Redmond | Agricultural Systems International | AgriNext Dubai 2026
Panel: Circular Economy in Agriculture — Reducing Waste & Maximizing Resources
Award Category: Excellence in Digital Transformation in Agrigenomics | Rajesh Perianayagam
Excellence in Agriculture : Outstanding Passion in Agricultural Consulting | Clayton Michael Butler
In pictures
AgriNext Dubai 2024 & 2025
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.”
Thought leadership
The voices shaping the future of food
Growers, scientists, operators and investors who set the agenda on the AgriNext stage — and keep the conversation going all year.
Janice Buesing
Founder & CEO
Responsive Drip Irrigation (RDI),
Lourdes Perona Lopez
Owner, responsible and manager
Cortijo El Hoyo
AlWalid Rahal
Founder
Cropical
Angel Lechuga Muñoz
Senior Director of Global Logistics in Al Dahra Holding,
Al Dahra Holding
Dr. Balaji Vasudevan
Director of Programs
First Flight Venture Center (FFVC)
Belinder Jabuya
Founder and Managing Director
Conserve Agritech Limited.
Nazlı Gündoğdu
Founder
Safranatolia
Hasan Souksu
Owner
ATASU TARIM
Dr. Luis Ponce
Founder
Onteko Inc.
Rahul Raj
Senior Technical Program Manager
Walmart Global Tech
Marjorie Soulhol
Herbalist
Tour guide, and Ambassador for agroecological transitions.
Eelco Van Putten
Agriculture leader
Okafor Anyiezugo John
Director
Whole sale and bulk supply value chain of Agro market square LLC Nigeria
Eduard Obis
CEO
VEGGA
Nikhilesh Kumar
Co-Founder & CEO
Vassar Labs Climate
Jorge Duarte
Agronomist and founder/CEO
Hortitool Consulting
Martin Kussmann, PhD
Head
Knowledge and Innovation
Iván López Muñoz
Head of Marketing
Pulverizadores Fede
Josephine Favre
Founder and President
the African Association for Vertical Farming (AAVF)
Anas Al-Akkad
Co-Founder & Chief Sales Officer
Aya Kenz
Berkan BOSTANOĞLU
Founder
Agromechatronics
Mohamed Nassar
Co-Founder
Milkup
Paul E. Bush
President
Calcot, Ltd
Malte Binting
Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Aya Kenz
Radwa Youssef
Founder & CEO
Ganayin
Ms. Praveena Sridhar
Chief Science and Technology Officer
Want to collaborate with our committee?
Partner with global experts and drive meaningful impact across the AgriNext editions.
Publications
The AgriNext magazine
Every edition of our print and digital magazine — interviews, field reports and the agri-tech companies to watch.
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.
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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.
Nov 13 — Nov 7, 2024
AgriNext Awards & Conference Dubai - 2024
Le Méridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre, Airport Road, Al Garhoud, Dubai, Dubai Emirate, United Arab Emirates
View recap ↗Nov 5 — Nov 6, 2025AgriNext Awards & Conference Dubai 2025
Crown Plaza Hotel Dubai
View recap ↗Oct 21, 2026AgriNext Awards & Conference Dubai 2026
Crowne Plaza Dubai - Deira by IHG, Salah Al Din St - Deira - Dubai - United Arab Emirates
View recap ↗