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December 9 - December 10
This December, World Agri-Tech brought together 300+ stakeholders and innovators focused on plant breeding for arid climates, regenerative agriculture, digital agronomy and energy-efficient CEA.
Climate-Smart Agriculture for Food Security in the Middle East, Africa & South Asia
Rethink Events is the host of the renowned World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit, taking place since 2013 in London, San Francisco and São Paulo.
Launched in the Middle East for the first time in 2023, the summit focussed international attention on the innovation and investment opportunities in the most climate-stressed regions of the world.
The summit draws together growers, agribusinesses, technology providers, start-ups and investors to identify solutions with the potential to build a more sustainable, resilient food production system – and to forge the partnerships to bring these solutions to market.
The Dubai summit focused on desert farming, including seed breeding for arid climates, regenerative agriculture for soil restoration, digital platforms for smallholder farmers, and energy-efficient CEA. Regional farmers were invited to attend the summit free of charge to increase their exposure to technology-driven, more sustainable approaches to production.
This international leadership summit attracted a global audience of 300+ delegates to the UAE, showcasing agtech start-ups from across the MEASA region, promoting new opportunities for investment in sustainable farming, and providing a forum for strategic networking.
2023 Summit Highlights
The first World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit hosted in Dubai welcomed 300+ growers, agribusinesses, technology providers, start-ups and investors to exchange ideas, share experiences and forge new partnerships.
Hosted alongside COP28, the summit saw two incredible days of high energy networking, impactful regionally-focussed presentations and thought-provoking panel discussions.
Enjoy our short summary of the summit action complete with video highlights, photo gallery and key takeaways.
The summit platform is still active for 1-1 video networking and watching sessions on demand until January 5. Register now for access.