AgriNext Dubai 2026: Agriculture, Technology and Investment
AgriNext Dubai 2026 takes place on 21 October at the Al Thuraya Ballroom, Crowne Plaza Dubai–Deira. Organized by Next Business Media, the third edition connects agricultural businesses, technology developers, growers, investors, researchers, and policymakers exploring the future of farming and food systems.
The event combines industry discussions with an exhibition, professional networking, and the AgriNext Awards. Its wider programme interests include smarter production, sustainable farming, agricultural innovation, and the partnerships needed to bring new solutions into commercial use.
For participants, the gathering offers opportunities to exchange practical experience, discover businesses working across the agricultural value chain, and explore potential collaborations. The awards programme adds recognition for organizations, products, and individuals contributing to the sector.
Bitnxt is a media partner of AgriNext Awards & Conference Dubai 2026. Readers building their wider conference calendar can discover more upcoming industry events on Bitnxt.
Schedule note: The organizer’s portal lists 7:30 AM–5:30 PM GST. The linked programme includes an awards ceremony at 6:00 PM; attendees should confirm the final schedule with the organizer. The portal’s 7:30 AM–5:30 PM GST window corresponds to 9:00 AM–7:00 PM IST.
Themes
Subject areas stated by the organizer (not individually timed sessions):
- Data-supported and precision farming.
- Protected cultivation, indoor production, and controlled environments.
- Water efficiency and irrigation.
- Agricultural machinery, robotics, and automation.
- Logistics, food traceability, and supply-chain performance.
- Regenerative practices, soil health, sustainability, and food security.
Who should attend
Growers, ranchers, agribusiness executives, technology founders, agronomists, researchers, investors, and policy professionals. The day is designed for learning, professional introductions, supplier discovery, and industry visibility; no investment, sales, or contract outcomes are guaranteed.
Thought Leaders
The event page separately lists these thought leaders (not counted among scheduled speakers):
- Janice Buesing — Founder and CEO, Responsive Drip Irrigation
- Lourdes Perona Lopez — Owner/manager, Cortijo El Hoyo
- AlWalid Rahal — Founder, Cropical
- Dr. Balaji Vasudevan — Director of Programs, First Flight Venture Center
- Belinder Jabuya — Founder and Managing Director, Conserve Agritech
Exhibitors listed by the organizer
- Next Business Media — Booth 101
- Champions Coffee — Booth 111
- Rayo 3D Biotech Ltd — Booth 112
- Safranatolia — Booth 121
- Greenspire — booth number not displayed
This list reflects the main event page and is not exhaustive.
Networking and participation
According to the organizer, paid passes unlock its attendee directory, forum, one-to-one chat, and networking connections. These are organizer-platform features, not services operated by Bitnxt. The event page also offers application routes for speaking, awards, committee/thought-leader roles, media partnerships, booths, sponsorship, investor participation, and startup pitching — use the Get Involved section of the official event page. Availability and acceptance remain subject to the organizer.
AgriNext Awards
Organizations: AgriTech businesses, innovative startups, farming enterprises, and agricultural research institutions.
Products and platforms: precision tools; indoor/controlled-environment production; irrigation; machinery and automation; agricultural traceability; livestock and aquaculture innovation.
People: agricultural leadership, farmers, agronomists, young entrepreneurs, and women contributing to the industry.
Impact: sustainable practices, food-security and smallholder outcomes, and farmer education.
The organizer describes four equally weighted assessment dimensions — demonstrated outcomes, originality, practical adoption, and responsible delivery — with a process of nomination, eligibility screening, independent jury assessment, and an on-stage announcement. Confirm Dubai 2026 nomination availability on the awards page.
Plan your visit
Al Thuraya Ballroom, Crowne Plaza Dubai–Deira by IHG, Salah Al Din Street, Deira, Dubai, UAE. The portal identifies Crowne Plaza Deira Dubai as hospitality partner. Contact: contact@agrinextcon.com · contact@nextbusinessmedia.com · +1 437 450 2198. Refund enquiries: organizer refund policy (terms may differ by sales channel).
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