Inndor Ag-Con
2025-03-11 - 2025-03-12 | Caesars Forum, Las Vegas, NV, United States
Indoor Ag-Con is the premier event covering the technology of growing crops in indoor systems, using hydroponic, aeroponic and aquaponic techniques. Editions have featured keynotes from leaders in farming, supplier, technology, customer, government and academic sectors.
The events unite growers, investors, real estate developers, agtech leaders, produce buyers, academics, policymakers, industry suppliers and advocates. They come together for lively discussions of the industry’s promise, issues and future across formal conference proceedings, practical mini workshops and exhibits.

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World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit 2025
2025-03-18 - 2025-03-19
Expand Your Network Across the Global Agri-Food Value-Chain
On March 19-20, 2024, World Agri-Tech brought together 2,400 decision-makers among agri-food business, OEMs, food brands, growers, tech providers and investors for two days of high-level networking, strategic market intelligence and start-up discovery.
About the Summit

Commercializing Solutions for Climate-Resilient Ag
The World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit in San Francisco unites more than 2500 global leaders and pioneering businesses dedicated to advancing and investing in technologies to build a stronger, more resilient agri-food supply chain.
With a focus on harnessing nature-based solutions to meet climate commitments, and successful paths for commercializing biological inputs, next-generation breeding, AI and automation, an outstanding speaking faculty uncovers the innovations and investment propelling new value creation in this sector.
Celebrating its 12th year, this flagship event will transform the Marriott Marquis on March 19-20, 2024 into the epicenter of the agri-food industry for two days of high-level discussion, powerful networking, and deal-making.
Building on the success of our Start-Up Arena, this year’s summit will feature even more founder showcases, interactive breakout sessions and intimate roundtables, alongside a dedicated 1-1 meeting room. Our curated networking environment is designed to ignite inspiration, foster knowledge exchange, and facilitate the critical partnerships essential for future business prosperity.
Highlights From Our 2024 Summit
The World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit welcomed over 2,400 agri-food businesses, technology giants, start-ups, scale-ups and investors to exchange insights and identify future partners on March 19-20, 2024.
At its flagship event, the World Agri-Tech hosted main stage sessions, breakout discussions, and the all-new scale-up hub in the Start-Up Arena, all dedicated to latest tech discovery and networking in San Francisco. Over 2,300 delegates joined us in person, extending to a global audience of over 2,400 via the interactive livestream.
From the exhibition and main stage, to the start-up arena and hotel lobby, spilling out to business HQs and evening dinners, San Francisco lived and breathed agri-food tech all week, with non-stop pitching and conversing in every corner of the city!
Enjoy our lightning summary of the summit action complete with video highlights, photo gallery, impactful takeaways and major announcements.
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GreenTech Americas
2025-03-25 - 2025-03-27 | Querétaro Centro de Congresos, Paseo de las Artes 1531, Querétaro, Mexico
On 25 – 26 – 27 March 2025, the fifth edition of GreenTech Americas will take place at the Querétaro Centro de Congresos in Mexico.
GreenTech Americas is the only event specialized in the controlled environment production of high value crops in The Americas. You will find the world’s leading suppliers of cutting-edge technologies for the controlled environment horticultural production.
GreenTech Americas means knowledge, networking, growing solutions and overall, being part of the only international showcase of the global developments in the controlled environment horticulture industry in Latin America.

Global Agritech Exchange
2025-03-25 07:30 - 08:30 (Pacific/Auckland)
Agritech impact on the ground – insights from Ireland & New Zealand
How can agritech solutions drive meaningful change on the ground? Join leading farmers and innovators from Ireland and New Zealand as they share real-world experiences, challenges, and strategies for successful agritech adoption.
This webinar will explore how technology transforms farming, the key barriers to adoption, and how collaboration between our two nations can accelerate progress toward more sustainable and productive agriculture.
Why attend?

Learn directly from farmers using agritech solutions to improve productivity and sustainability
Gain practical strategies for overcoming adoption challenges
Compare global perspectives from two leading agricultural nations
Connect with an international network of agritech professionals and innovators

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Event Details:

New Zealand: Tuesday, 25 March – 7.30am – 8.30am NZT
Ireland: Monday 24 March – 6.30pm – 7.30pm IRE
Location: Zoom webinar
Event Type: Webinar
Cost: Free

Speaker Details:

Amber Carpenter, Director, Amorangi Farms (NZ)

Amber Carpenter and her husband, Fraser, have been share milking for the past 10 years and currently farm just under 500 cows in Paparimu, South Auckland. In addition to dairy farming, they lease two beef farms and raise beef stock, which gives them a broad perspective on different farming systems.
Beyond the farm gate, has served on the New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards (NZDIA) National Executive for five years, including three years as National Chair. She is also a Farmstrong Ambassador, a Kellogg Rural Leadership Scholar, and a Agri Women’s Development Trust (AWDT) Escalator programme graduate. In 2024, she was a finalist for Fonterra Dairy Woman of the Year, recognising her leadership and contribution to the industry.
Amber is also Chair of DairyNZ’s Dairy Environment Leaders (DEL), a farmer-led network whose vision is ‘Supporting dairy farmer actions to encourage and influence a sustainable future.’
Amber is excited to share her experiences adopting technology on the farm and looks forward to connecting with farmers to explore how innovation can support the industry’s thriving future.

Andrew Darmody, Manager, Darmody Farms (Ireland)

Andrew Darmody operates a mixed farm in Co. Tipperary, managing dairy, beef, and tillage enterprises. He has embraced a wide range of technologies, from farm management software and breeding innovations to health sensors and automatic calf feeders, all aimed at improving efficiency, sustainability, and animal welfare on the farm.

Dr. Jeremy Bryant, Founder and CTO, Aimer Farming (NZ)

Dr. Jeremy Bryant has a phd in genetics and farm systems from Massey and has spent 15+ years in agritech as a farm system modeller and data scientist. He developed key tools for DairyNZ, Farmax, and AgResearch, revolutionizing dairy farming and pasture management through AI-powered solutions. Jeremy saw a gap in the market for an easy-to-use, AI-driven pasture management solution for farmers and founded Aimer in 2021.

Catherine Heffernan, Technical & Customer Success Specialist, MSD Animal Health Ireland

Catherine Heffernan, Technical & Customer Success Specialist at MSD Animal Health Ireland
After graduating from UCD with a Dairy Business Degree in 2014, Catherine has built a career in technology-focused agri companies.
Following graduation, Catherine worked with Alltech for 5 years, focusing on Animal Nutrition. She then moved into a farm management support role with Lely, covering the South East of Ireland.
In 2021, Catherine joined MSD Animal Health Ireland, where she now leads the Technical & Customer Success team. This team provides support and builds relationships with customers and their SenseHub technology.

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South Island Agricultural Field Days
2025-03-26 - 2025-03-28
AIMS OF THE SOUTH ISLAND AGRICULTURAL FIELD DAYS.

To provide a venue where machinery and other services can be demonstrated to the rural community.
To provide a vehicle for senior YFC members of the Christchurch District to acquire, in a practical way, organisational and business skills.

OBJECTIVES OF THE SOUTH ISLAND AGRICULTURAL FIELD DAYS.

To organise a professional exhibition that is an interface between the agricultural service industry and its clients.
To provide satisfaction to both parties in order to get return business.

The SIAFD is a story of success. It has been the result of hard work by young farmers since 1951. About 175 members have served on the organising committee and several hundred others have worked during the field days providing the hands on approach needed to prepare for and run successful events.
The co-operation of the machinery firms has been vital to the success as has the response from landowners when asked to supply a site.
The South Island Agricultural Field Day (SIAFD) is a non-profit organisation and the committee organises an exhibition for the rural community every second year.
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South Island Dairy Event (SIDE)
2025-04-07 - 2025-04-09 | Caroline Bay Hall, Timaru, Timaru Port, Timaru, New Zealand
The South Island Dairy Event (SIDE) is a two day conference for farmers, led by farmers
Established in 1998, we provide a forum for those involved in the South Island dairy industry to evaluate and apply knowledge, skills and technology to their business. SIDE has grown to become New Zealand’s premier dairy conference and the largest event of its type in the country.
SIDE’s mission is to “Empower people in the South Island dairy sector to adapt and manage change”.
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GNZCC Business Awards 2025/26
2025-05-01 18:00 - 22:00 | The Hilton, Auckland, 147 Quay Street, Auckland CBD, 1010, New Zealand
🌟 The GNZCC Business Awards 2025/26 Are Back!

1 May 2025 | Hilton Auckland 👉 Buy Tickets & View Table Options
We are thrilled to announce the return of the GNZCC Business Awards 2025/26, an evening dedicated to celebrating excellence, innovation, and collaboration between Germany and New Zealand.
These prestigious awards shine a spotlight on outstanding businesses and individuals who are strengthening bilateral trade, driving innovation, and creating new opportunities across industries.
An exclusive evening of celebration, networking, and recognition awaits. Tickets are selling fast – don’t miss out!
🏆 Award Categories

Business Excellence

Our Employees – Our Success

Responsibility for the Future

Innovation & New Technology

Outstanding Contribution to DE/NZ Trade

NEW: Energy Dialogue Impact (with its own special judging panel)

Stay the Night – Special Offers Available

Avoid the hassle of late-night travel and make the most of the evening at two premier Auckland hotels:

Hilton Auckland – 15% off

JW Marriott Auckland – 15% off

Spaces are limited – book early and enjoy a relaxing stay in the heart of the city.

Join us in recognizing the achievements of those who make a difference in the DE/NZ business landscape. If you have any questions please reach out to our Events Manager Ricardo Rodriguez: rrodriguez@germantrade.co.nz.

Let’s Celebrate Excellence – Together!

Agritech Unleashed: Hawkes Bay 2025
2025-05-08 08:30 - 18:00 | Foodeast Haumako, Foodeast Haumako, Tomoana, Hastings, New Zealand
Join us for our inaugural Agritech Unleashed event in Hawke’s Bay. We’re showcasing how our land and people are shaping Aotearoa’s agritech future.
Our exclusive, limited-capacity event brings together industry leaders, entrepreneurs, researchers and investors to explore the future of agritech in one of our most dynamic food-producing regions.

Event Details:

Date: Thursday 8 May
Time: 8.30am – 6.00pm
Location: Foodeast Haumako, Tomoana, Hastings, New Zealand
Cost: $99 ($179 non-members)

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What you’ll experience:

Gain expert insights
Engage with industry leaders and participate in panel discussions on agritech advancements
Savor culinary excellence
Share a delicious lunch showcasing Hawke’s Bay’s finest produce
Create valuable connections
Build relationships with key decision-makers and innovators in our thriving agritech ecosystem
Further programme information will be available shortly.

This event is designed for meaningful conversations, with limited spots available to keep things personal and impactful.

Why Hawkes Bay?

A powerhouse in food production and agritech innovation
Home to leading research, technology, and industry collaboration
A vibrant region known for its premium produce and sustainable practices
Close to key agritech and food production sites, allowing for hands-on experiences

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Agenda:
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Speaker Details:
Andrew Kersley, CEO, Smart Machine

We’re thrilled to welcome Andrew Kersley, Founder and CEO of SmartMachine, as a featured speaker at Agritech Unleashed. A visionary leader in agricultural robotics, Andrew has guided SmartMachine from its earliest conceptual stages through to its current phase of global commercialization – all while building this transformative technology from regional New Zealand.
With a Masters in Technology and extensive experience spanning medical, marine, aeronautical, and industrial automation sectors, Andrew brings a rare cross-industry perspective to agritech innovation. His journey demonstrates how world-class agricultural technology can be developed right here in New Zealand while competing on the global stage.

Chelsea Hirst, Head of Acceleration and Engagement, Sprout Agritech

We’re excited to introduce Chelsea Hirst, Head of Acceleration and Engagement at Sprout Agritech, as a featured speaker at Agritech Unleashed. With a passion for fostering innovation, Chelsea leads Sprout’s entrepreneurial capability-building programmes, including the renowned Germinate initiative and Sprout Accelerator, supporting over 190 founders across 70+ ventures.
A seasoned entrepreneur herself, Chelsea won the 2016 Manawatu Innovate competition with her startup, Peurgon. Her diverse background spans rural corporates like FMG and Pamu, hands-on dairy farming, and published research on grazing management. Armed with a BSc in Agricultural Science from Massey University, Chelsea brings a unique blend of technical expertise and entrepreneurial insight to the agritech ecosystem.

Morgan Rogers, General Manager, Venturefruit Global Limited (A T&G Global company)

We’re thrilled to have Morgan at Agritech Unleashed to share his unparalleled expertise in science and tech innovation!
With 21 years of agribusiness leadership – including 15 years at T&G Global, Morgan is driving the future of fruit commercialization.
At VentureFruit, he’s expanded operations to 27 countries, managing 10+ breeding programmes and pioneering IP strategies that bring high-value fruit varieties to global markets.

Paul Burns, Partner and Head of Acquisitions & Corporate Finance, Craigmore Sustainables

Paul will be joining us at Agritech Unleashed to share his expertise in agribusiness investment and growth!Paul brings extensive expertise in agricultural investments across dairy, horticulture and agritech innovation.
Deeply connected within the agricultural sector, Paul offers strategic insights into positive land-use change, disruptive technologies, investment appraisal and capital raising. He holds various governance roles, particularly in irrigation infrastructure/hydroelectric and multiple dairy farming enterprises.
Paul also founded ‘The Urban Shed’, a forum designed to facilitate meetings and host industry leaders, promoting open discussion on topics specific to New Zealand’s Food & Fibre sector and its global impact.

Richard Beaumont, Founder and Director, Agovor

We’re thrilled to welcome Richard Beaumont, a true bridge between tradition and innovation in horticulture, to Agritech Unleashed!
As Founder & Director of Agovor and co-owner of 90-year-old Ardmore Nurseries, Richard combines multi-generational growing wisdom with cutting-edge agtech solutions. His hands-on experience as a grower directly informs Agovor’s practical robotics solutions, ensuring they address real-world challenges in nurseries and orchards.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from an innovator who’s successfully marrying legacy knowledge with disruptive technology.

Bridgit Hawkins, Chief Sustainability Officer, CropX Technologies

We’re delighted to welcome Bridgit Hawkins, a leading voice in sustainable agricultural technology, to Agritech Unleashed. As Chief Sustainability Officer at CropX Technologies, Chair of Bovonic, and Chair of AgriTech New Zealand, Bridgit brings a wealth of expertise at the critical intersection of farming innovation and environmental stewardship.
At CropX, she drives the development of data-driven solutions that empower climate-smart agriculture, helping farmers worldwide optimise resources while reducing environmental impact. Through her leadership roles with Bovonic and AgriTechNZ, Bridgit is championing technologies that balance productivity with sustainability.
Join us to gain insights from one of the sector’s most influential thought leaders on how we can harness innovation to build a more sustainable future for agriculture.

Dr Mark Bart, CEO, Metris

We’re excited to welcome Dr. Mark Bart, Director of Metris, to Agritech Unleashed. With a PhD in gas-phase physical chemistry and deep expertise in precision measurement systems, Mark specializes in developing cutting-edge weather forecasting and environmental monitoring solutions for horticulture and other critical industries.
His impressive career includes:

Fundamental research at New Zealand’s National Measurement Standards Laboratory
Atmospheric chemistry studies at the University of Leeds
Developing air quality monitoring systems before acquiring Metris in 2017

Under Mark’s leadership, Metris delivers hyper-local weather intelligence that helps growers optimize operations and mitigate risks. Join us to learn how precision environmental monitoring is transforming agricultural decision-making.

Hamish Penny, CEO and Founder, Croptide

We’re thrilled to welcome Hamish Penny, Founder & CEO of Croptide, to Agritech Unleashed. As the visionary behind this Hawke’s Bay-based agritech innovator, Hamish is revolutionizing how growers access and use critical plant data to drive smarter decisions.
Croptide’s groundbreaking technology provides real-time, plant-based insights through innovative stem-attached sensors, helping growers optimise productivity, reduce environmental impact and navigate climate challenges with precision. Hamish’s passion for developing practical, revolutionary solutions stems from his deep understanding of the complex pressures facing modern growers.
Join us to hear how Croptide is transforming agricultural management by delivering the right data at the right time – turning plant intelligence into actionable insights for a more sustainable future.

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An Amazing Venue

The first event in the Agritech Unleashed series will take place at Foodeast Haumako, a state-of-the-art facility in Tomoana, Hastings – the heart of Hawke’s Bay’s thriving food and agritech sector.
Foodeast is a collaborative hub for food producers, researchers, and technology innovators, making it the perfect setting for a day dedicated to exploring the future of agritech. With world-class facilities and a strong focus on innovation, sustainability, and industry collaboration, Foodeast embodies the spirit of Agritech Unleashed.

Join us for a day where conversations spark collaboration, and the latest agritech innovations meet real-world applications. This special event, celebrating Hawke’s Bay, launches our Agritech Unleashed regional series.

Wonderful Partners
Special thanks to our regional supporter Foodeast Haumako and the wonderful team – Rachel, Mel and Michael.

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Indoor Growing Summit 2025
2025-05-13 08:30 - 2025-05-14 17:00 | Rydges Auckland, 59 Federal Street, Auckland Central,, Auckland, Auckland, 1010, New Zealand
Growing the Future Indoors Summit 2025 – 13-14 May, Auckland, New Zealand
If your work relates to glasshouses, hot houses, tunnel houses, indoor farming, vertical farming
or similar read on!
We would like to welcome you to join us at the Growing the Future Indoors Summit in Auckland on the 13th & 14th May 2025.
We’re hosting two days of events for companies, researchers, tech providers, and growers interested in everything to do with indoor growing – from smart monitoring technologies to innovation driven approaches for indoor growing.

We will bring a community of stakeholders together alongside world leading international speakers for the second New Zealand summit to explore the current and future opportunities, working through challenges and opportunities both here in New Zealand and internationally.
Key focus areas will include sustainability, smart use of technology, advocacy, and education, and expanding the industry.
Date: 13-14 May 2025
Location: Rydges Hotel, Auckland
Registration Deadline: 1st May 2025 – Limited numbers
More information and to register please to the website: Growing the Future Indoor Summit 2025

ANIMAL HEALTH, NUTRITION AND TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION USA 2024
2025-05-14 - 2025-05-15 | The Westin Copley Place, 10 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA, 02116, United States
Driving forward partnerships and investments that better serve animals, people and the planet.
Providing the animal health industry with invaluable networking and knowledge sharing opportunities by facilitating connections between the most exciting start-ups, active financial investors and strategic corporate partners within animal health in the USA.
Back for its 7th year, AHNTI USA 2025 is expanding its reach to involve veterinary corporates and independent clinics, livestock producers and food retailers alongside 150+ innovative Start-Ups across all stages of funding, 40 investors from angel through to private equity and leading animal health companies.
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E Tipu: The New Zealand Future Food and Fibre Summit
2025-05-26 - 2025-05-28
E Tipu The New Zealand Future Food and Fibre Summit 2025 will be an opportunity to join a vibrant, immersive experience to help answer some of the most critical, sometimes uncomfortable questions about how we can grow together as a sector for the future.
E Tipu 2025 uses a bold new format to inspire and empower its delegates.
This is a summit not just about sharing ideas; it’s about igniting innovation and fostering a collaborative spirit that can drive the industry forward.
E Tipu will encourage connection, spark conversation, and convert critical thinking into action.

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Hort Connections 2026
2025-06-04 - 2025-06-06 | Adelaide, Adelaide
Hort Connections 2026 will be held in Adelaide, following a highly celebrated Hort Connections 2025 in Brisbane.
Hort Connections 2026 will again adapt to the horticulture industry’s ever-changing needs, and will offer plenty of networking opportunities, champion the trade show, and host the Horticulture Awards for Excellence 2026
Hort Connections speakers and exhibitors will showcase the latest research, technologies, and innovations to offer new perspectives on the future of Australasia’s horticulture industry.

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Hort Connections
2025-06-04 - 2025-06-06 | Brisbane Convention Centre, Glenelg Street, Brisbane, Queensland, 4101, Australia
Hort Connections 2025 will be held in Brisbane, following a highly celebrated Hort Connections 2024 in Melbourne.
Hort Connections 2025 will again adapt to the horticulture industry’s ever-changing needs, and will offer plenty of networking opportunities, champion the trade show, and host the Horticulture Awards for Excellence 2025 on Friday 6 June.
Hort Connections speakers and exhibitors will showcase the latest research, technologies, and innovations to offer new perspectives on the future of Australasia’s horticulture industry.

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Connected for Growth: UK-NZ agritech collaboration & global technology uptake
2025-06-04 19:30 - 20:30 | Online
Join AgriTechNZ and the UK Agri-Tech Centre for our free webinar exploring how the United Kingdom (UK) and New Zealand are collaborating on agricultural innovation to address global challenges. Leaders from both countries will share insights on cross-border partnerships, real-world technology validation and funding opportunities creating scalable solutions.
Our agritech ecosystems in the UK and New Zealand are united in their commitment to innovation, recognising the increasing need to connect groundbreaking advancements with global partners to maximise impact.
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Why attend?

Connect with leading agritech innovators from both New Zealand and the UK
Discover opportunities for international collaboration and market expansion
Learn about successful cross-border partnerships and their impact
Gain insights into funding mechanisms that support global innovation
Contribute to the conversation on solving shared agricultural challenges

Event Details:

Date: Wednesday 4 June 2025
Time: 7:30PM – 8:30PM
Location: Microsoft Teams
Event Type: Online
Cost: Free for members & non-Members

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This event is hosted by UK Agri-Tech Centre in partnership with AgriTechNZ as part of our ongoing commitment to fostering international collaboration in agritech and innovation.

National Fieldays (Mystery Creek)
2025-06-11 - 2025-06-14 | Mystery Creek, Hamilton, Mystery Creek, Hamilton, New Zealand
Fieldays is the Southern Hemisphere’s largest agricultural event and the ultimate launch platform for cutting edge technology and innovation

Come and visit the Southern Hemisphere’s largest agricultural event and the ultimate launch platform for cutting edge technology and innovation. Whether you are from in town or out in the country, a Fieldays veteran or visiting for the first time, Fieldays has something for everyone.
Fieldays presents New Zealand’s agricultural and primary sectors with an international marketplace to advance agriculture, while honouring our three pillars – innovation, education, globalisation.
This four-day event is based on a 114-hectare site at Mystery Creek ,10 minutes from Hamilton and draws people from around the globe – both as exhibitors and visitors.
Fieldays is run by New Zealand National Fieldays Society, a charitable organisation founded in 1968 for the purpose of advancing the primary industries.
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Fieldays® Tent Talks
2025-06-11 08:00 - 2025-06-13 17:00 | Site D79
Fieldays Tent Talks in association with the University of Waikato | Location: Site D79
Join industry experts as they share valuable insights on topics that matter to you.
The world is changing fast, and the primary industries are evolving with it. We know keeping up with cutting-edge advancements can be a challenge. That’s why we are excited to be launching Fieldays Tent Talks in association with the University of Waikato – to give you the knowledge to stay ahead.
Join us for engaging discussions, expert-led sessions, and real-world solutions—all tailored to help you thrive in an ever-changing environment.
This initiative aims to educate, inspire, and equip those working in, and around the industry with the latest insights, strategies, and practical solutions for achieving these goals. Whether you’re a farmer, grower, entrepreneur, enthusiast or industry professional, Fieldays Tent Talks will help you stay ahead, ensuring you’re making the most of new technologies and trends.
Sessions are free and run throughout the day
Wednesday 11 June, through to Saturday 14 June at Fieldays, sessions run from 20 to 40 minutes—no booking required, simply drop in and learn something new!
View the lineup, find what sparks your interest, and add your must-see talks to your ‘planner’ on the Fieldays App.

Growth & Scale Fieldays Innovation Award winner with Brendan O’Connell
13 June – 11:00am to 11:40am
Join the freshly-crowned Growth & Scale category winner from the Fieldays Innovation Awards in an informal chat hosted by Growth & Scale Award Head Judge and AgriTech NZ CEO Brendan O’Connell. The Growth & Scale category is for Innovators who are making their mark in NZ and globally, and have market entry and commercial success in at least two countries within the last four years. Hear the winner talk about their journey, their innovation, what the win means to them, and where they plan to go from here!
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Connected for growth: global agritech perspectives at Fieldays 2025
2025-06-12 12:30 - 14:30 | The Annex, The Annex, Fieldays Function Hub, Mystery Creek, Hamilton
Join us at Fieldays for an exclusive panel discussion bringing together international agritech leaders to explore how cross-border partnerships are reshaping the future of agritech.
As global food system challenges escalate, no single market can drive the full innovation cycle alone. Our experts from New Zealand, the United Kingdom (UK) and Australia will share insights on building connected ecosystems that accelerate technology development and adoption worldwide.
Why you should attend:

gain insights into successful international agritech partnerships
learn how trial farm networks across borders validate technology faster
understand what global partners seek in collaborative ventures
discover strategies to align investment and development pathways
connect with industry leaders during our networking session, kindly hosted by the British High Commission

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Speaker Details:

Lisbeth Jacobs (New Zealand) | CEO, Gallagher Animal Management
James Kayam (UK) | International business development manager, UK Agri-Tech Centre
Simon Tarmo (Australia) | Agrifood-tech business development manager, Department of Primary Industries & Regional Development (DPIRD)
Enda Buckley (Ireland) | Director Of Sustainability, Carbery Group

Event Details:

Date: Wednesday 12 June
Time: 12.30 – 2.30pm (registration opens 12.30, panel begins 12.45pm)
Location: The Annex, Fieldays Function Hub, Mystery Creek, Hamilton
Cost: Free
Note: Attendees must arrange their own admission to Fieldays.

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Join us as we explore a more connected, resilient future for global agriculture through strategic collaboration.

Special thanks to the British High Commission for supporting this event

Fieldays: Beyond The Diplomat – Exploring Women’s Leadership
2025-06-12 15:30 - 17:00 | NZ International Business Centre, Fieldays, 125 Mystery Creek Road Hamilton, Waikato 3240
Now in its fourth year, this event provides a unique space for women to connect and share insights at Fieldays. This year’s theme, “Beyond The Diplomat,” focuses on how women lead through complexity, particularly in an era of geopolitical change and an uncertain global trade environment. The discussion will highlight whether women’s leadership styles bring unique strengths to these challenges – whether they are more effective, simply different, or both.

Event Highlights:

Panel Discussion featuring women leaders from the UK, Ireland, and the Netherlands
Interactive Q&A
Networking Session with drinks and nibbles
Opportunities for mentorship and connection

Panellists:

H.E. Iona Thomas – British High Commissioner to New Zealand
H.E. Jane Connolly – Ambassador of Ireland to New Zealand
Carolien Vis – Deputy Head of Mission, Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands
Bridgit Hawkins (MC) – Acting CEO, Humble Bee Bio

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Open to all Fieldays attendees, this event is focused on amplifying women’s voices and fostering community across sectors. Spaces are limited – register early to secure your place!

PRIMARY INDUSTRIES NEW ZEALAND SUMMIT & AWARDS 2025
2025-06-24 - 2025-06-25 | Te Pae Convention Centre, 188 Oxford Terrace, Christchurch, 8011, New Zealand
The Primary Industries New Zealand Summit and Awards brings together influential stakeholders and leaders from across of the primary sectors of New Zealand. Delivering strategic insights around future challenges and opportunities and celebrating our most successful and innovative primary industry producers and businesses.

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Salinas Biological Summit 2025
2025-06-24 - 2025-06-25
New Venue. Enhanced Program. More Opportunity.
Following the two highly successful inaugural Biological Summits in Salinas, the 2025 Salinas Biological Summit is taking to the road!
On 24-25 June 2025, the 2025 Summit will be hosed at the Yolo County Fairgrounds in Woodland, California. Located just a few miles from the UC Davis campus, close to California’s capital, Sacramento, and on the doorstep of Central Valley, the new venue provides us with a unique opportunity to build on and enhance the Summit Program to deliver more opportunity to everyone attending the event; partners, exhibitors and delegates.
As well as serving up another content-rich Program of presentations and panel discussions, 2025 will see a unique Startup event focused entirely on emerging companies in the biocontrol sector.
As the global demand for ‘less chemistry, more biologicals’ accelerates, the need to provide growers with the tools necessary to develop new integrated pest management programs, as well as meeting the increasing calls from regulatory bodies, is critical. With the lessons learned in 2023 & 2024, the 2025 Salinas Biological Summit will raise the bar and provide a totally new experience for those joining us on 24-25 June in Woodland.

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PCA (Protected Cropping Australia) Conference 2025
2025-07-28 - 2025-07-30 | Adelaide Convention Centre, North Terrace, Adelaide, SA, 5000, Australia
Growing Profitably and Sustainably. The Protected Cropping Australia (PCA) is thrilled to announce PCA Conference 2025, an essential event for anyone involved in the burgeoning sector of protected cropping in Australia. With the theme “Connect, Share, Learn,” this conference will bring together an inspiring line up of speakers, exhibitors, and sponsors from Australia and around the globe to share their cutting-edge knowledge, research, and innovations with over 600 delegates.
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AgriTechNZ Annual Meeting 2025
2025-08-12 15:00 | Online
Join AgriTechNZ for our 2025 Annual Meeting being held at 3pm on Tuesday 12 August via zoom webinar.
AgriTechNZ CEO Brendan O’Connell will share an update on AgriTechNZ’s strategy and plans for the coming year.
The meeting will begin promptly at 3pm.
Please note this is an AgriTechNZ member only event.

Agritech Unleashed: Waikato 2025
2025-08-21 08:30 - 18:00 | Mystery Creek, Hamilton, Mystery Creek, Hamilton, New Zealand
Join us for Agritech Unleashed: Waikato, our second event in the series. We’re showcasing how our land and people are shaping Aotearoa’s agritech future.

Our exclusive, limited-capacity event brings together industry leaders, entrepreneurs, researchers and investors to explore the future of agritech in one of our most dynamic dairy farming regions.

Event Details:

Date: Thursday 21 August
Time: 8.30am – 6.00pm
Location: 125 Mystery Creek Road, Gate 2, Gallagher Building, Hamilton, New Zealand (plenty of parking available on site)
Cost: $99 Members ($249 non-members)

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What you’ll experience:
Join us for a full day of insight, connection, and inspiration as we bring the Waikato agritech ecosystem together to explore how innovation is reshaping farming and food production – from paddock to plate and beyond.

Gain expert insights
Engage with industry leaders and participate in panel discussions on agritech advancements
Create valuable connections
Build relationships with key decision-makers and innovators in our thriving agritech ecosystem
Explore regional perspectives
Hear how Waikato’s strengths in dairy and pasture-based systems are driving innovation and shaping the future of agritech.
Contribute to the conversation
Take part in our interactive workshop designed to spark collaboration and capture insights from across the sector.

With limited spots available, this event is designed for meaningful discussions and impactful connections. While this event has a dairy flavour, it’s relevant for anyone contributing to the evolution of agritech.

The Agenda:

Event Schedule

9:00 AM – Mihi Whakatau (Welcome Ceremony)
9:10 AM – Opening Remarks and Introductions
9:30 AM – Panel Discussions Commence
10:30 AM – Morning Tea
11:00 AM – Panel Discussions Resume
1:00 PM – Lunch Break
2:00 PM – Concurrent Workshops Begin
4:00 PM – Networking and Refreshments
6:00 PM – Event Concludes

Panel Sessions:

Panel 1: Local to Global Perspectives on Innovation in Farming
Panel 2: Adopting Innovation: The Farmer’s Perspective
Panel 3: Supporting Innovation: The Enabler’s Perspective
Panel 4: From Farm to Table: The Processor’s Perspective on Innovation
Panel 5: Export Pathways: Taking Innovation to the World

Afternoon Workshops:
As part of the day’s programme, you’ll have the chance to dive deeper into the topics that matter most through one of three interactive afternoon workshops. Each session will run concurrently and is designed to spark collaboration, surface insights, and advance sector-wide conversations.
During registration, you’ll be asked to rank the three workshops in order of preference. While we’ll do our best to place you in your top choice, spaces are limited—so early registration is recommended.

Option 1. Exporters and Nextporters
This session brings together agritech businesses already exporting with other exporters and those preparing to enter international markets, creating a dynamic forum for sharing lessons, strategies, and support mechanisms. Participants will explore how others chose their first markets, navigated legal and operational risks, secured in-market partners or talent, and leveraged NZTE and other ecosystem supports. The workshop is designed to foster pre-competitive knowledge sharing and near-peer mentoring, helping participants accelerate their export readiness and avoid common pitfalls.
Ideal for business development leads, international sales teams, and C-level executives focused on global growth.

Option 2. Float All Boats: Mapping the agritech data tide
This collaborative mapping session will chart the high-level data domains within New Zealand’s agritech ecosystem, spotlighting who stewards what data, where integrations are occurring, and where aspirations for interoperability lie. Participants will contribute to a first-pass ecosystem view that can inform the development of a data discoverability platform and help shift the conversation from data silos to shared value. All contributions, including overlap and competition, are welcomed and celebrated in the service of sector-wide enablement.
Best suited for CIOs, CTOs, data architects, developers, and analysts working on interoperability and data infrastructure.

Option 3. Beyond the Baseline: Scaling what works in on-farm technology uptake
You already know the challenges – you live them every day. This session is about what’s actually working to drive on-farm tech uptake; and how we can do more of it, faster. Building on insights from AgriTechNZ’s 2022 Digital Adoption Report, this workshop invites farmers, innovators, and technology enablers to explore how the realities of deploying new tools on-farm have evolved. The session will surface what’s changed in user experience, trust, value delivery, and support since the baseline was established, and how new initiatives like the Investment Boost are (or aren’t) influencing decisions. Attendees will share candid stories, identify barriers that still need to be addressed, and help shape a more grounded, farmer-aligned innovation pipeline. This brings farmers and builders into the same room to share honest wins, battle scars, and the untapped opportunities we might be missing.
Designed for farmers, technology builders, and product managers working to bridge real-world farm needs with agritech solutions.

Why Waikato?

known for its fertile land and strong dairy heritage
a powerhouse in dairy production and pasture-based farming systems
home to leading agritech innovation in animal health, sustainability and precision agriculture

DON’T MISS OUT. GET YOUR TICKETS TODAY!

Speaker Details:
Amber Carpenter, Farmer & Advocate, Amorangi Farms
Amber Carpenter knows firsthand the challenges and opportunities of running a modern farming business – balancing life on the land with leadership, advocacy, and innovation.
From dairying and beef farming in South Auckland to chairing DairyNZ’s Dairy Environment Leaders, Amber brings a practical, future-focused voice to the table. She’s a FarmStrong Ambassador, former NZDIA National Chair, digital strategist behind Grass Roots Media, and a driving force behind catchment work in her local community.
At Agritech Unleashed, Amber will share real-world insights on adopting technology on-farm – what’s working, what’s not, and how farmers can harness innovation to support productivity, sustainability, and wellbeing.

Andrew Kempson, General Manager, Global Climate Policy, Fonterra

We’re excited to welcome Andrew Kempson, Fonterra’s Global Climate Strategy Lead, to the Agritech Unleashed stage!
Andrew is leading the charge on reducing agricultural emissions – from AgriZero investments and methane-reducing tools, to the commercialisation of low-carbon dairy ingredients that have delivered over $100 million in new value for farmers.
He’ll explore what it takes to move from pilot to practice, how to align innovation with real-world farm priorities, and what’s next in building a thriving, farmer-centred innovation system.

Christy Mead, AgTech Growth Specialist, Agnition

We’re excited to welcome Christy Mead, AgTech Growth Specialist at Agnition, to the panel at Agritech Unleashed: Waikato!
Christy started her career in agri-sales with Ravensdown and now plays a key role at Agnition, where she leads the Farm Innovation Network – helping agri innovators test and scale smart solutions that actually work on-farm. Based on an 1800ha property in Gisborne, she brings grounded, real-world insight into what tech needs to deliver: time savings, productivity gains, and real farmer value.
Agnition is a venture catalyst supporting the launch and growth of agrifood tech startups across Aotearoa – connecting innovation with investment and commercial know-how.

Desley Haas, CEO, MADCAP

Meet Desley Haas, CEO of MADCAP, a global dairy software company trusted by processors like Nestlé. Desley brings nearly three decades of experience and now leads MADCAP’s international growth – connecting the milk supply chain from farm to factory.
She’ll join our Export Pathways panel to explore what it takes to scale from local pilot to global success. What’s holding us back – and how do we go further, faster?

Hillary Sharp, CEO, ESP Medical
We’re thrilled to welcome Hillary Sharp, CEO of ESP Medical, to the Agritech Unleashed stage!
Hillary leads ESP Medical, a New Zealand-based contract development and manufacturing organisation (CDMO) specialising in the design and scalable production of innovative animal health products. From pharmaceutical formulations to medical devices, she’s helping turn ideas into practical tools for farmers and vets alike.
With a background spanning engineering, manufacturing and lab services, Hillary brings hands-on experience working with both global corporates and local startups.

Jeff Hill, Country Manager, smaXtec NZ
We’re excited to welcome Jeff Hill, Country Manager for smaXtec NZ, to the Agritech Unleashed stage!
Based in Mid Canterbury with his wife and three boys, Jeff grew up on his family’s sheep and deer farm in Eastern Southland, sparking a lifelong passion for agriculture. For the past eight years, he’s been deeply involved in the dairy monitoring industry, helping drive the shift toward smarter, data-driven decision-making on Kiwi farms.
At smaXtec, Jeff is introducing farmers to groundbreaking internal sensor technology that delivers unique animal health and performance insights – opening new opportunities for efficiency, productivity, and sustainability across the industry.

Dr Jeremy Bryant, Founder & Chief Technology Officer, Aimer Farming
We’re excited to welcome Dr. Jeremy Bryant, Founder & CTO of Aimer Farming, to the Agritech Unleashed stage!
With a PhD in genetics and farm systems from Massey University, Jeremy has spent over 15 years in agritech as a farm system modeller and data scientist. He’s been behind key tools for DairyNZ, Farmax, and AgResearch – innovations that have transformed dairy farming and pasture management through AI-powered solutions.
In 2021, Jeremy founded Aimer Farming to bring farmers an easy-to-use, AI-driven pasture management platform, helping them make smarter, faster decisions for better productivity and sustainability.

Joan Barendsen, General Manager On Farm Excellence, Miraka
We’re looking forward to hearing from Joan Barendsen, who leads on-farm innovation and sustainability at Miraka, one of Aotearoa’s most values-led dairy processors.
With over 20 years in agribusiness, Joan brings deep experience in supply chain operations, farmer engagement, and strategy. At Miraka, she’s embedding climate-positive practices and supporting the adoption of agritech that enhances efficiency, traceability, and resilience.
Joan will share how processors like Miraka are scaling innovation, working alongside farmers, and building future-fit systems that reflect the values of people, whenua, and long-term productivity.

Olivia Smith, Commercial Manager Operations, Spring Sheep Milk Co.
We’re thrilled to have Olivia Smith from Spring Sheep Milk Co. joining the Processor Panel at Agritech Unleashed.
With experience across on-farm operations, strategy, and commercial leadership, Olivia brings a sharp focus to scaling New Zealand’s sheep dairy sector – from genetics and farm systems through to processing and global markets.
At Spring Sheep, she’s helping turn customer and market insights into real-world action, using data and innovation to drive shared value across the supply chain. Olivia will share how the company is building a future-ready dairy model that blends sustainability, agility, and global opportunity.

Pamela Storey, Agribusiness Owner / Governance Professional
Joining the lineup at Agritech Unleashed is Pamela Storey, a proud food producer, agribusiness owner, and governance leader deeply embedded in the future of farming in Aotearoa.
Originally from Washington State, Pamela has lived and farmed in the Waikato for over two decades, where she and her husband run a dairy operation in Te Hoe. She brings a powerful mix of technical expertise, business leadership, and regional governance – currently serving as Chair of the Waikato Regional Council.
Pamela will share her perspective on how rural communities, agribusiness, and innovation can work together to create thriving, future-focused systems that protect both productivity and the environment.

Paul Johnson, General Manager Milk Sourcing & Sustainability, ofi (Olam Food Ingredients)
We’re pleased to have Paul Johnson from ofi joining the panel at Agritech Unleashed to share his perspective on innovation in the dairy supply chain.
Paul leads milk sourcing and sustainability efforts across ofi’s New Zealand operations, working closely with farmers to drive continuous improvement through data, technology, and strong partnerships.
He’ll speak to the importance of tech in delivering traceability, quality, and efficiency at scale – and how global processors are adapting to shifting market expectations while staying grounded in on-farm reality.

Will Burrett, Chief Operating Officer, Pāmu

Joining us on stage is Will Burrett, Chief Operating Officer at Pāmu – bringing a unique mix of grassroots farming, agritech, finance, and leadership experience to the conversation.
Will has held executive roles with Ngāi Tahu Farming & Forestry, Map of Agriculture, and worked across ASB Rural, Fonterra, and on-farm in Te Awamutu and Canterbury. He also has skin in the game – with investments in dairy equity partnerships and agritech.
He’s a leader who understands both the boardroom and the back paddock – and he’s all about driving results through innovation, collaboration, and real-world practicality.

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Asia Fruit Logistica
2025-09-03 - 2025-09-05 | AsiaWorld-Expo, Airport Expo Blvd, Chek Lap Kok, Hong Kong
ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA covers the entire fresh produce industry value chain and its service support companies, as well as the latest, innovative products and ideas. It offers a totally unique opportunity to develop new business, make new top-level contacts, and gather essential market information on every aspect of the fresh produce trade throughout the entire Asian region.
Join us in Hong Kong as an exhibitor and become part of the ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA success story. There is no better opportunity to make an impact with your company’s message on top buyers from the leading Asian markets and around the world.

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Growing Pains - Securing New Zealand’s Agritech Resilience in a Global World
2025-09-18 11:30 - 12:30
Risks, real losses and global insurance implications for agritech businesses

Discover the top 5 key risks facing agritech today
Explore real-world losses and lessons from around the globe
Understand insurance implications beyond NZ borders

Wednesday 18 September 2025 | 11:30 am – 12:30 pm | REGISTER NOW

Damian is a Client Director with Lockton and has over 20 years’ experience negotiating and placing liability programmes for large and complex clients, including global companies. In recent years he has focused on technology and cyber liability and provides advice to agricultural, food and fibre sector and tech clients on all areas of risk. He has a strong technical knowledge of liability policy coverage, regularly undertakes contract reviews and leads market placements, negotiations and claims management. Damian has held senior leadership positions in both a broking and underwriting capacity so is ideally positioned to provide insights from different perspectives.

Marks & Spencer (M&S) were victims of a Cyber attached which wiped over 1 Billion dollars wiped off their value. It disrupted their online sales, in store payments and supply changes with significant financial and reputational fallout.
Dole (Pineapples) suffered a Cyber event last year where a single employee opened a malicious email which ended up costing them $10m !
A global survey of business leaders, found that 30% of executives consider Cyber risk their biggest concern……
Cyber incidents, including data breaches and system outages, were ranked as the most significant risk facing businesses globally for the fourth year in a row.
Many New Zealand businesses may be misjudging and overconfident in their ability to handle cyber threats, leaving them exposed to increasingly complex digital risks, according to new industry data.
Last quarter $7.8m of financial losses were reported to the National Cyber Security Centre’s in New Zealand, noting that only a small portion of events are reported

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World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit in London
2025-09-22 - 2025-09-23 | Intercontinental Hotel, 1 Waterview Dr, London, United Kingdom
Fostering Resilient Agriculture Through Supply Chain Partnerships
The World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit in London is the leading European networking event, uniting over 1000 business leaders and key stakeholders dedicated to driving advancements in climate-resilient, sustainable agriculture across the supply chain from farm to fork.
Focused on innovation and disruptive business models, the event highlighted the crucial role of supply chain partnerships in fostering climate-resilient agriculture. From harnessing AI and robotics to the growing demand for biologicals and resilient crops in the food value chain, and the tools essential for measuring impact of regenerative, biodiverse agricultural practices, the summit spotlights the latest breakthroughs and investment needed to adapt to a changing climate.
Through expert panels, start-up showcases, interactive sessions, curated networking opportunities and 1-1 meetings, the event provides a powerful matchmaking environment to facilitate knowledge exchange and foster new business creation among corporates, innovators and investors around the world.

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Connecting agritech: powering climate-smart agritech with standards and APIs - September
2025-09-25 11:30 - 12:30 | Online
Explore how open-source emissions tools and APIs can drive innovation and value in New Zealand’s agritech sector in our two-part series.
Estimating greenhouse gas emissions is now a critical aspect of farm management. It’s essential for accessing incentives, meeting compliance, and supporting decision-making. Until recently, a patchwork of 11 different approaches created confusion across the sector. The Ministry for Primary Industry (MPI) and The Bioeconomy Science Institute (BSI) AgResearch Group have changed the game with the Farm Emissions Method: a standardised, open-source approach supported by a new API and an easy-to-use On-Farm Emissions Calculator.

Join us for our two-part webinar series:

Webinar 1: The Value Proposition of Standardised Emissions Estimation
Explore the landscape, drivers, and opportunities in delivering GHG estimation as a service.
Date: Thursday 25 September
Time: 11.45am – 12.30pm
Cost: Free for members & non-Members
REGISTER
Webinar 2: Removing Barriers to API Adoption
Dive into the technical details, architecture, and enabling activities for integrating emissions estimation into your agritech solutions.
Date: Thursday 9 October
Time: 11.45am – 12.30pm
Cost: Free for members & non-Members
REGISTER

Why attend?

Understand the benefits of a standardised approach
Learn how to embed GHG estimation into your tools
Connect with MPI & BSI to accelerate climate-smart agritech

Who should attend?
Product owners, sustainability leads, technical teams, developers, and integration partners in the Agritech sector.
Supported by:
The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI), Ag Emissions Centre (AgEC) and The Bioeconomy Science Institute (BSI) AgResearch Group.

Connecting agritech: powering climate-smart agritech with standards and APIs - October
2025-10-09 11:30 - 12:30 | Online

RESCHEDULED | Agritech Unleashed: Canterbury 2025
2025-11-10 08:30 - 18:00 | Lincoln University, New Zealand
Due to the State of Emergency being called in the region this event has been rescheduled from the original date of 23 October to the new date of 10 November. All previously sold tickets have been shifted to the new date.

Join us for our third Agritech Unleashed event in Canterbury. We’re showcasing how our land and people are shaping Aotearoa’s agritech future.

Our exclusive, limited-capacity event brings together industry leaders, entrepreneurs, researchers and investors to shine a light on the innovation driving the future of agritech in Canterbury and beyond.

Event Details:

Date: Monday 10 November
Time: 8.30am – 6.00pm
Location: Lincoln University – Waimarie (Building 141). Access via Gate 3 on Spring Road. We recommend parking in the Orchard Carpark. See attached map for details.
Cost: $99 ($249 non-members)
Unsure if you’re a member? Check here.

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What you’ll experience:

Gain expert insights
Engage with industry leaders and participate in panel discussions on agritech advancements
Create valuable connections
Build relationships with key decision-makers and innovators in our thriving agritech ecosystem
Explore regional perspectives
Hear how Canterbury’s deep science, cross-sector collaboration and diverse primary sectors are driving the future of agritech.

With limited spots available, this event is designed for meaningful discussions and impactful connections.

The Agenda:
Event Schedule (subject to change)

8.15 AM – Registrations open
9:00 AM – Mihi Whakatau (Welcome Ceremony)
9:10 AM – Opening Remarks and Introductions
9:30 AM – Panel Discussions Commence
10:30 AM – Morning Tea
11:00 AM – Panel Discussions Resume
1:00 PM – Lunch Break
2:00 PM – Concurrent Workshops Begin
4:00 PM – Networking and Refreshments
6:00 PM – Event Concludes

Panel Sessions:

Keynote Speaker: The Leaft Journey – rethinking products and systems
Panel Discussion: Global links: connecting New Zealand into the world’s agritech networks
Fireside Chat: Failing fast: lessons in resilience and reinvention
Panel Discussion: The Product Effect: Turning ideas into impact
Speed dating: Unleashing Science: From discovery to scalable impact

Afternoon Workshops:
As part of the day’s programme, you’ll have the chance to dive deeper into the topics that matter most through one of three interactive afternoon workshops. Each session will run concurrently and is designed to spark collaboration, surface insights, and advance sector-wide conversations.
During registration, you’ll be asked to rank the three workshops in order of preference. While we’ll do our best to place you in your top choice, spaces are limited—so early registration is recommended.

Option 1. Exporters and Nextporters
This session brings together agritech businesses already exporting with other exporters and those preparing to enter international markets, creating a dynamic forum for sharing lessons, strategies, and support mechanisms. Participants will explore how others chose their first markets, navigated legal and operational risks, secured in-market partners or talent, and leveraged NZTE and other ecosystem supports. The workshop is designed to foster pre-competitive knowledge sharing and near-peer mentoring, helping participants accelerate their export readiness and avoid common pitfalls.
Ideal for business development leads, international sales teams, and C-level executives focused on global growth.

Option 2. Float All Boats: Mapping the agritech data tide
This collaborative mapping session will chart the high-level data domains within New Zealand’s agritech ecosystem, spotlighting who stewards what data, where integrations are occurring, and where aspirations for interoperability lie. Participants will contribute to a first-pass ecosystem view that can inform the development of a data discoverability platform and help shift the conversation from data silos to shared value. All contributions, including overlap and competition, are welcomed and celebrated in the service of sector-wide enablement.
Best suited for CIOs, CTOs, data architects, developers, and analysts working on interoperability and data infrastructure.

Option 3. Beyond the Baseline: Scaling what works in on-farm technology uptake
You already know the challenges – you live them every day. This session is about what’s actually working to drive on-farm tech uptake; and how we can do more of it, faster. Building on insights from AgriTechNZ’s 2022 Digital Adoption Report, this workshop invites farmers, innovators, and technology enablers to explore how the realities of deploying new tools on-farm have evolved. The session will surface what’s changed in user experience, trust, value delivery, and support since the baseline was established, and how new initiatives like the Investment Boost are (or aren’t) influencing decisions. Attendees will share candid stories, identify barriers that still need to be addressed, and help shape a more grounded, farmer-aligned innovation pipeline. This brings farmers and builders into the same room to share honest wins, battle scars, and the untapped opportunities we might be missing.
Designed for farmers, technology builders, and product managers working to bridge real-world farm needs with agritech solutions.

Why Canterbury?

A science and research powerhouse, home to leading organisations including AbacusBio, AgResearch, FAR and Lincoln Agritech.
Diverse primary sectors, including arable (wheat, barley, oats), dairy, livestock, horticulture and viticulture.
A strong culture of collaboration between farmers, researchers and industry.
A real-world testing ground where deep science meets practical on-farm application.
A region at the forefront of shaping Aotearoa’s agritech future.

DON’T MISS OUT. GET YOUR TICKETS TODAY!

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What we don’t know about the state of NZ’s environment - and does it matter?
2025-11-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Lincoln University, New Zealand
Lincoln University is proud to welcome back a cornerstone of New Zealand’s environmental conversation – the State of the Nation’s Environment Address, originally pioneered by Emeritus Professor Ian Spellerberg. This distinguished lecture series brings together leading voices to critically examine the health of our environment and the systems that shape its future.
This year’s keynote speaker is Simon Upton, Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment. His address will focus on gaps – things that we do not know about the state of our environment – and whether it matters. One of the leitmotifs during his tenure as the Commissioner has been the need for better environmental information.
Almost all of his reports have highlighted issues with environmental information in this country – be that incomplete coverage and limited accessibility or outright gaps – and called for improvement. High quality environmental information needs to be a key foundation for any policy or on-the-ground decisions.

Programme:

6:00pm – 6:30pm | Opening Ceremony & Welcome
Welcome from Lincoln University Vice Chancellor
Acknowledgements – Prof. Roy Montgomery to address Event Series Founder, Ian Spellerberg
6:30pm – 7:15pm | Keynote Address
Keynote Speaker, Simon Upton
Followed by a brief Q&A
7:15pm – 8:00pm | Refreshments
Join us for this renewed Lincoln University tradition as we look critically — and constructively — at the state of our environment and the challenges that lie ahead.
CLICK HERE TO GO TO EVENT LINK TO REGISTER

About Our Speaker

Simon Upton

Simon Upton was sworn in as Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment for a five-year term on 16 October 2017 and as reappointed for a second term in 2022. Mr Upton is a Fellow of the Royal Society of New Zealand and a Rhodes Scholar, with degrees in English literature, music and law from the University of Auckland, and an MLitt in political philosophy from Oxford University.
He was sworn in as a member of the Privy Council in 1999. A Member of Parliament between 1981 and 2000, Mr Upton held a variety of ministerial portfolios including environment, research, biosecurity, health and state services between 1990 and 1999.
After leaving Parliament, Mr Upton moved to Paris to chair the Round Table on Sustainable Development at the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). In 2005, he returned to New Zealand to pursue a number of private sector roles while continuing to chair the Round Table. He returned to the OECD as Environment Director in 2010 and led the OECD’s contribution to the 2015 Paris Climate Accord. He returned to take up the role of Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment in 2017.
As Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment, Mr Upton provides the New Zealand House of Representatives with independent commentary on environmental legislation, policies and agencies. He has delivered major reports on biogenic greenhouse gas emissions and forestry offsets, the fate of chemical contaminants in the environment and the environmental impact of tourism amongst others. He has also reviewed the environmental reporting system, environmental research funding and the budget process, and delivered environmental expenditure estimates. He leads a multi-disciplinary team of analysts in Wellington.
His office’s work programme and publications can be explored here.
