Secure your spot at AgTech Summit 2026!
Join us on March 10, 2026 in Champaign to explore how technology is addressing some of the most
significant challenges facing agriculture today – and learn about what is on the horizon.
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 Shaping the Summit
Sustainable
Aviation Fuel
The Future
of AgTech
AI and
AgTech
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Our 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
- Startup World Cup
Deborah Frank Feinen
Mayor, City of Champaign
DeShawn Williams
Mayor, City of Urbana
Laura Appenzeller
Executive Director, University of Illinois Research Park
Linda Jing
President and CEO, Genective
Jeremy Guest
Sr. Director of Constituent Engagement,
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Jim Hedges
CEO, CoverCress
Our Sponsors
AgTech Summit has proven to be a nexus for building lasting partnerships, and inspiring new ideas. Connect your organization with the industry leaders, entrepreneurs and researchers driving agricultural innovation.
For more information contact Laura Bleill at lwbleill@illinois.edu.
Startup World Cup Returns
New This Year – Ag and Food Regional Pitch Competition!
The competition will give 10 entrepreneurs the opportunity to showcase their ideas at the AgTech Summit. The winner will receive travel expenses to compete for a chance to win a $1 million investment at the Startup World Cup Grand Finale competition in October.
AgTech Summit Highlights
Celebrate Champaign-Urbana's AgTech Ecosystem March 9-13, 2026.
Learn more about the initiatives, partnerships, startups, and state-of-the-art facilities making Champaign-Urbana an AgTech epicenter.
Book Your Stay
Research Park offers on-site accommodations at the I Hotel the night before AgTech Summit, while supplies last.
Rate: $159.00 + tax
Block Code: AGTECH2026
Guest Password: Z2%sA (Case Sensitive)
Check-In: Monday, March 9, 2026
Check-Out: Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Booking Deadline: Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2025
