Registration for the 12th Annual AgTech Summit is now open!
We hope to see you March 9, 2027 in Champaign at the Illinois Conference Center.
Connect With Leaders Shaping AgTech's Future
One of the premier AgTech hubs in the nation, Champaign-Urbana is uniquely positioned to bring together entrepreneurs, investors, academics, and industry to advance this sector. AgTech Summit features dynamic panels, fireside chats, networking and more—creating opportunities to explore emerging innovations and forge connections that drive the industry forward.
This event is free of charge thanks to our generous sponsors.
Key Topics of AgTech Summit 2027
Adoption Through Farmers’ Eyes
AI Farm Modeling
and Management
Future of AgTech Funding
Animal Ag Innovation
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Our Sponsors
Become A Sponsor
AgTech Summit has proven to be a place to build lasting partnerships and spark new ideas. Connect your organization with the industry leaders, entrepreneurs and researchers shaping agricultural innovation. Click here for the full 2027 Sponsorship Deck, and confirm your sponsorship click here.
Interested in sponsoring? Contact Bailey Conrady at edenbur2@illinois.edu, or 217-333-8324
2026 Featured Speakers
- All
- Opening Remarks
- Fireside Chat: Genective
- Panel: Sustainable Aviation Fuel
- Fireside Chat: Bayer
- Panel: The Future of Ag
- Fireside Chat: Illinois DOA
- Panel: AI and AgTech
- Fireside Chat: HabiTerre
Deborah Frank Feinen
Mayor, City of Champaign
DeShawn Williams
Mayor, City of Urbana
Laura Appenzeller
Executive Director, University of Illinois Research Park
Andrea Darlas
Senior Director of Constituent Engagement, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Linda Jing
President and CEO, Genective
Jeremy Guest
Levenick Center Director,
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Jim Hedges
CEO, CoverCress
Kristin Richards
Director, Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
Celebrate Champaign-Urbana's AgTech Ecosystem March 8-12, 2027.
Learn more about the initiatives, partnerships, startups, and state-of-the-art facilities making Champaign-Urbana an AgTech epicenter.
AgTech Summit Highlights
