Three categories rewarding the best robots and robot manufacturers will be announced at the FIRA USA during this ceremony.
> The "Best Start-up" - investors’ choice: prize for the most promising start-up in terms of investment, awarded by the jury of FIRA USA investors (New Holland, AGCO Ventures, Culterra Capital, Foodbites! By Rabobank, Farmhand Ventures, Earth Foundfry and The Mixing Bowl) following the pitch sessions on October 21 at 1:00 pm.
> The "Best FIRA USA Robot" - participants’ choice: The robots exhibiting at FIRA USA 2025 that received the most votes from participants in the dedicated voting app, awarded by World FIRA: gold, silver and bronze medals.
> The "Women In AgRobotics of the year" - the women associations choice: This award celebrates the exceptional women shaping the future of agricultural robotics with determination, vision, and courage, while inspiring others through their leadership and impact on the industry. (Jury: Women in Ag Magazine, American Agri-Women, Women in Ag Tech, California Women for Agriculture)
Thu. 23 October
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm
Special happenings
Waite Hall - Stage 1
Speakers
Elisa Abreu
Communication Officer GOFAR - FIRA
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Paige Gilligan
Secretary California Women for Agriculture
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Antoon Vanderstraeten
Editor Women In Ag Magazine
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Melinda Taschetta-Millane
Group Editor Women In AgTech
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Paul Welbig
Director of Precision Technology New Holland North America
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Chrissy Wozniak
Vice-President of Communication American Agri-Women
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Alex Russomagno
Senior Manager of Strategic Engagement AGCO Ventures
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Michael Rose
Partner Better Food Ventures & The Mixing Bowl
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Constance Bowen
General Partner Farmhand Ventures
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Bijoy Shah
Associate Earth Foundry
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Trevor Sieck
Startup Relationship Manager FoodBytes! by Rabobank
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