Dubai, 6 November 2025

Day 2 at AgriNext 2025,shifted focus from conceptual discussions to tangible innovations and real-world implementations. The conference buzzed with breakthrough ag-tech, start-up energy, and sustainability-driven solutions — all under the banner of “Farming the Future with Technology’s Touch.”

Leadership and Vision

Anas Jawed, Founder & CEO of Next Business Media and Director at InternetShine Technologies, continues to lead AgriNext as a global platform uniting innovators, policymakers, and investors to advance sustainable agriculture.

Innovation in Action

Delegates explored the convergence of digital and physical farming through live demonstrations of robotics in field operations, blockchain-enabled traceability systems, and smart sensors collecting real-time data on soil, water, and crops. Key sessions covered precision agriculture, urban/vertical farming, aquaculture-agriculture integration, and digital transformation in agri-enterprise. A prominent theme was the synergy between land and water systems to build resilient food systems.

The session “Farming the Future: How Process Automation Can Feed Business Growth” featured Alex Sakota emphasizing that the future lies in smarter, data-driven processes that streamline workflows, boost profitability, and reshape farm operations.

In “Smart Systems Uniting Land and Water: For Sustainable Aquaculture-Agriculture Solutions,” Amit Grover, Founder & CEO of Grover Impact Ventures, and Anita Nouri, CEO of Green Growth Planning & Consultancy, highlighted how digital innovation and circular economy models transform waste into value while strengthening resource resilience. Their message emphasized that sustainability encompasses both efficiency and ecosystem building that support people and profit.

Focus on Vertical and Urban Farming

Given the Middle East context, urban and controlled-environment agriculture took center stage. Demonstrations ranged from rooftop farms to vertical towers, underscoring the need for food production closer to urban populations with reduced water usage and smarter technologies. The session “Urban Agriculture: Feeding Cities Sustainably” attracted strong interest from investors, policymakers, and growers alike.

From Startup to Scale

AgriNext showcased the vibrant ag-tech start-up ecosystem, focusing on scaling pilot projects and overcoming investment barriers. Speakers stressed that impactful technology must integrate seamlessly with farmers, markets, and supply chains to drive measurable agricultural transformation.

Why It Matters

Amid growing pressures on food security, climate change, and resource scarcity, AgriNext 2025 in Dubai serves as a vital forum for advancing smart agriculture, sustainability, and technology-driven growth. Day 2 confirmed that the future of farming centers not only on higher yields but on smarter systems, resilient value chains, and meaningful adoption of technology.