AgTech In The Heartland
AGTECH CONFERENCE
IN THE HEARTLAND
DESIGNED FOR STARTUPS, INVESTORS, & AG PRODUCERS
Save the Date for 2026
July 15-16th, 2026
Join us for a Pre-Event Networking Opportunity!
Join us the evening before the conference for a Pre-Event Networking Opportunity.
Date: July 15, 2026
Time: TBD
Location: Barred Owl at Nebraska Innovation Campus
(6th Floor of The Scarlet Hotel
2101 Transformation Drive Lincoln, NE 68508)
Details: Join us for networking, hors d'oeuvres, non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages, and more!
2025 Conference Agenda
2026 Agenda is coming soon!
Registration
8:00 a.m. CT - 9:00
Registration opens at 8:00 am. There will be light breakfast and refreshments available.
Ag Security is National Security
9:15 a.m. CT - 10:00
Eugene Kowel, Special Agent in Charge with FBI Omaha will provide the latest food and ag security information.
International Ag Insights
Experience a panel featuring international ag experts.
10:00 a.m. CT - 10:50
Startup Showcase
10:50 a.m. CT - 12:00
Discover new agricultural technologies and connect with startup founders.
Lunch + Producer Panel
12:00 p.m. CT - 1:15
Enjoy lunch and network with fellow attendees, while discovering a panel of Midwest ag producers providing true insight into what they look for in ag technologies.
Seeds, Silicon and Soul: Preparing for Agentic Ag
Dan Kurdys, Pairwise, what has changed with AI- history, intentions, where are we going with artificial intelligence.
1:30 p.m. CT - 2:15
The Combine Award Ceremony
Help us celebrate and recognize the success of Combine companies!
2:30 p.m. CT - 2:40
Expert-Led
Conversations
Choose 4 topics and rotate to engage in short, fast-paced discussions led by experts in the field. Previously called 'Roundtable Discussions,' this agenda item was a favorite from the 2023-24 conferences.
2:45 p.m. CT - 4:15
Happy Hour &
Networking
Network with attendees and cultivate connections at the Nebraska Innovation Campus conference center.
4:30 p.m. CT - 5:30
2025 Event Sponsors
Premium Sponsors
Signature Sponsors
Supporting Sponsors
2025 Event Testimonials
“I really enjoyed the roundtables as well as the AI conversation... very eye opening to the future of the industry. Great job at picking the keynote speakers!”
“The way the day was split
between morning sessions, outdoor activities, and an afternoon meet and greet created conversations and laughter that I rarely see at lecture only conferences.”
2025 AgTech Connect Recap
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2021 Transformation Dr
Lincoln, Nebraska 68508