The World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit convenes the global agri-food value chain in San Francisco’s SoMa neighborhood for two days of deal-making, technology scouting, and practical dialogue on scaling resilient, profitable farming systems. Organized by Rethink Events and hosted at the Marriott Marquis (780 Mission St), it’s a purpose-built forum where agribusiness leaders, growers, start-ups, and investors align on near-term adoption and long-term transformation.
A senior-level, content-rich summit focused on moving innovations from proof-of-concept to commercial deployment. The program blends main-stage keynotes, panel debates, fireside chats, and technical breakouts covering biologicals, crop inputs, genetics, robotics and automation, data and AI, water stewardship, soil health, carbon and ecosystem services, supply-chain traceability, and controlled-environment agriculture. Expect rigorous discussions on ROI, interoperability, and farmer-centric adoption pathways.
Built for decision-makers across the agri-food ecosystem: executives from seed, crop protection, fertilizers, and equipment; food and beverage brands and retailers; growers and producer groups; VCs and corporate venture teams; start-up founders; researchers; and policy and development organizations. If you validate technology, invest in agri-food, manage sustainability targets, or operate farms at scale, this summit concentrates the partners you need in one room.
Content and connections designed for outcomes. Alongside plenaries, you’ll find curated roundtables, sector spotlights, and an active Start-Up Arena where early-stage companies pitch to investors and corporates. A 1:1 partnering platform lets you pre-book meetings, and the expo floor showcases tools and trials you can evaluate on the spot. The downtown SoMa location streamlines access to hotels and transit, with international delegations fueling a high-density week of business development.
Register early—early-bird passes are limited, and nearby hotel blocks fill fast. Use the event app to build your agenda and lock in meetings before arrival; prime slots go quickly. Plan white space between sessions to walk the Start-Up Arena and expo—many pivotal conversations happen there. Bring specific problem statements and field data to pressure-test with peers and vendors. For accessibility, dietary needs, visa letters, and current pricing, consult the official World Agri-Tech website and contact the organizers directly.
Morning registration at Marriott Marquis, keynote speakers, breakout sessions begin.
Industry panel discussion, agri-tech innovations, networking lunch, closing.
Featured appearances from agriculture strategy leaders and global innovators, alongside keynotes from industry experts. Speaker lineup, subject to change.
Skip the surge pricing. Keep the good nights' sleep. Downtown hotels near Marriott Marquis book up fast and surge in price during the Summit. Marina Motel puts you in a quieter, classic San Francisco neighborhood—walkable to the waterfront, Chestnut Street shops and restaurants, and just a short ride to SoMa and the Summit venue via rideshare, bus, or the Marina/Union Street corridor. It's a good fit for attendees who want to end a long conference day away from the downtown crowds, with easier parking and a more relaxed, residential feel.
