Innovation Day

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A dedicated day spotlighting the latest breakthroughs in agricultural robotics and AgTech, bringing together industry professionals, researchers, and students to collaborate and push the field forward.

2026 features

A fresh lineup designed to connect, inspire, and move agriculture forward.

Get ready to delve into the forefront of agricultural technology innovation.

Workforce and Education Program in Ag Robotics

Build bridges between research and industry

INNOVATION TALKS & PANELS

AI & dataset development,

Crop-specific automation,

Climate-smart agriculture,

Pest management,

Irrigation technology,

Yield prediction,

Precision weeding.

World-class speakers from academia and industry take the stage to share what’s next.

PANELS

Where is ag innovation headed in the next decade?

What makes R&D collaborations succeed?

How do we bridge universities, startups, and industry?

Experts tackle the big questions: funding, partnerships, workforce development, and the path forward. Expect honest conversations, bold ideas, and no shortage of debate.

POSTER SESSIONS

Researchers and students present their latest work in a dedicated poster session, an open space to explore new findings, spark conversations, and ask the questions that matter. A unique chance to connect directly with the minds behind tomorrow’s agricultural technologies.

Call for Proposals - open to labs, startups and academics.

R&D projects in Agricultural Robotics & AgTech can potentially address the following topics:

Precision Agriculture & Digital Farming
Autonomous Tractors and Implements
GPS/GNSS Guidance Systems
Agricultural Robotics
Water Management & Irrigation Technologies
Livestock Technologies
Agricultural Policy, Economics & Data Governance
Extension, Education & Technology Adoption
Biotechnology Applications
Next-Generation Agricultural Sensors
Data Connectivity and Rural Broadband
Renewable Energy and Resource Efficiency on Farms
Waste-to-Value Technologies
Controlled Environment Agriculture Technologies
Drones (UAVs) for Agricultural Applications
Digital Decision Support Tools
Remote Sensing and Satellite Imagery
Farm Management Software
Variable Rate Technology (VRT)
AI and Machine Learning in Agriculture
Computer Vision Applications
Big Data Analytics
Predictive Modeling
Internet of Things (IoT) in Agriculture
Automated Agricultural Systems

All contributions in the scope of the scientific topics are welcome.
Based on abstract submissions, the scientific committee will select the contributions for the 10-minute oral.
The selected projects will be announced in the official program of the event.
Presentation submissions that are accepted will be guaranteed complimentary registration for the entire conference.
All presentations will be recorded and broadcast after the event on FIRA USA website.

STEP #1 - Call for Abstract

September 18th, 2026

August 17th: opening

STEP #2 - Selection

September 21st-22nd, 2026

Projects selections by the judges.

STEP #3 - Unveil

September 23rd, 2026

Unveil of the shortlisted projects!

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Wed 21

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Main Stage 1

Public-private partnerships focused on agricultural innovation

Innovation day

Speakers

Steve Mantle Founder/CEO Innov8.Ag

Lav Khot Director, AgWeatherNet | Professor, Precision Agriculture Washington State University

Anne Visser Professor University of California, Davis

Matthew Whiting Professor, scientist, Extension Specialist Washington State University

Danny Bernstein CEO The Reservoir

Ines Hanrahan Executive Director WA Tree Fruit Research Commission (WTFRC)

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Wed 21

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Main Stage 1

Technical Talks - Building the Tech Stack for Agricultural Autonomy

Innovation day

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Wed 21

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Expo zone

Lunch & Learn - Posters session

Innovation day

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Wed 21

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Main Stage 1

Lightning Talks #1: Research & Academic Innovations in AgRobotics & AgTech

Innovation day

Speakers

Troy Peters Director of the Center for Precision and Automated Agricultural Systems Washington State University

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Wed 21

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Main Stage 1

Lightning Talks #2: Research & Academic Innovations in AgRobotics & AgTech

Innovation day

Speakers

Troy Peters Director of the Center for Precision and Automated Agricultural Systems Washington State University

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