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AI in Agriculture 2026 – Conference Overview

March 31 @ 8:00 am - April 2 @ 5:00 pm

AI in Agriculture 2026 is a premier conference hosted by NC State University, bringing together researchers, industry leaders, students, and public-sector stakeholders to explore how AI and data-driven technologies are transforming agricultural systems. The conference covers innovations across crops, livestock, environmental management, supply chains, and integrative AI solutions.

Attendees will benefit from:

  • Keynote presentations from leading academics and industry experts

  • Technical sessions and workshops across plants, livestock, soils, environment, and supply chains

  • Hands-on discussions of AI systems, robotics, decision-support tools, and responsible AI frameworks

  • Networking opportunities with academia, industry, and government

Organisers

  • Host Institution: NC State University, Raleigh, NC, USA

  • Planning Committee: Faculty and staff from NC State University, Auburn University, University of Florida, Texas A&M, Mississippi State, Virginia Tech, University of Kentucky, Louisiana State University, Michigan State University, and Purdue University

  • Conference Manager: Ashley Schwed, NC State University

Who Should Attend

  • Academic researchers and students (graduate and undergraduate)

  • Ag-tech professionals, engineers, and data scientists

  • Biotech investors and extension agents

  • Policymakers and government representatives

  • Industry leaders in crop, livestock, and supply chain management

Conference Topics

Plants & Crops: Precision agriculture, phenotyping, pest and disease detection, crop management, gene-to-field AI modeling
Animals & Livestock: Sensing, automation, health monitoring, production optimization for poultry, swine, dairy, beef, and aquaculture
Soils, Water, Air & Environment: Soil health, water and nutrient management, climate adaptation, environmental monitoring
Food, Postharvest & Supply Chains: Food quality, safety, processing, packaging, logistics, traceability
AI Systems & Integrative Approaches: Robotics, automation, digital twins, decision-support systems, multi-scale AI integration
Cross-Cutting Topics: Extension, education, workforce development, policy, and socioeconomic adoption of AI technologies

Contact & Inquiries

Disclaimer: This post is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an endorsement by Agri-web. Interested applicants are encouraged to visit the official conference website for complete program details and verified registration instructions. Applicants are also strongly encouraged to exercise due diligence before submitting any personal or sensitive information.

Details

Organizer

  • NC State University

Venue

  • StateView Hotel & Conference Center, NC State University, Raleigh, North Carolina, USA
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