About this Event
Members of the AgLaunch Farmers, LLC and founders from AgLaunch Portfolio startup companies will be in attendance to discuss key learnings from years of iterating our unique model that puts farmers at the center of innovation.
Topics of discussion to include:
- How startups and farmers co-develop with equity;
- Farm trials and their role in accelerating scaling for startups;
- Competitive advantages of new diverse crops and regenerative production;
- Attribute-based markets connecting farms to opportunity;
- Open data platform enabling rapid prototyping;
- How tight feedback loops fuel innovation.
Who should attend:
- Creative Farmers and Builders
- National Network Partners
- Aligned Investors
- Agricultural Futurists
- Food System Thinkers
SPACE IS LIMITED! Register today to save your seat!
Agenda
🕑: 09:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Breakout Sessions
Info: Attendees will be able to learn more about the new fund, farmer-led investing, data cooperative build out, regional engagement strategy, and other key aspects of the AgLaunch platform in partnership with Ag Ventures Alliance. (These sessions will be first come, first served, with limited space available.)
🕑: 11:30 AM - 01:30 PM
Portfolio Demonstrations in Crosstown Atrium
Info: Startup companies that are part of the AgLaunch and Ag Ventures Alliance portfolio will be demonstrating their technologies and answering questions about their companies in an open interactive environment. (Note - Portfolio demos also continue during Happy Hour). Grab lunch on your own at one of the restaurants in Crosstown Concourse prior to the Theater event!
🕑: 01:30 PM - 05:00 PM
AgLaunch 2026 Program - General Session
Info: A wide range of speakers and panelists in Crosstown's beautiful seated theater. SPACE IS LIMITED! Doors at 1:00pm, event starts at 1:30pm sharp. Partners including Adrian Percy of North Carolina Plant Science Initiative and Hollie Mackey of North Dakota Advanced Agricultural Technology Engine will provide insights on advancing the AgLaunch ecosystem to support farmer-led innovation. Panels will include farmer members talking about the AgLaunch model, robotics portfolio companies, as well as individual startup updates.
🕑: 05:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Happy Hour and Continued Portfolio Demos
Info: A Happy Hour with refreshments back in the East Atrium. Discuss key learnings of the day, and connect with founders, investors, farmers, and other AgLaunch ecosystem partners. Portfolio demos will also be continued.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Crosstown Concourse, 1350 Concourse Avenue, Memphis, United States
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