Tech Hub LIVE 2024 concluded on July 31 with resounding success, drawing nearly 700 attendees and featuring over 70 exhibiting companies. This year’s event was a testament to the growth and enthusiasm within the ag tech community. With 50% of companies already rebooking for Tech Hub LIVE 2025, the event will return to Des Moines of 2025 to celebrate its 5th year.
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Thanks to Des Moines and all of the sponsors and attendees who made Tech Hub LVIE 2024 a resounding success, drawing nearly 700 attendees and featuring over 70 exhibiting companies. With 50% of companies already rebooking for Tech Hub LIVE 2025, the event will return to Des Moines of 2025 to celebrate its 5th year.
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Thanks to Des Moines and all of the sponsors and attendees who made Tech Hub LVIE 2024 a resounding success, drawing nearly 700 attendees and featuring over 70 exhibiting companies. With 50% of companies already rebooking for Tech Hub LIVE 2025, the event will return to Des Moines of 2025 to celebrate its 5th year.
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One of the many highlights of the event was the Women in Ag TechTM program, which saw over 80 women participating at this third in-person meeting. Special thanks to Corteva for its sponsorship of WiAT and to keynote speaker Wendy Srnic who was proud to bring many of her team with her to the conference.
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One of the many highlights of the event was the Women in Ag TechTM program, which saw over 80 women participating at this third in-person meeting. Special thanks to Corteva for its sponsorship of WiAT and to keynote speaker Wendy Srnic who was proud to bring many of her team with her to the conference.
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The conference got off to a high-flying start with a Top Gun-themed Tech Hub LIVE Welcome Party at Ricochet, sponsored by destination partners Greater Des Moines Partnership, Iowa Economic Development Authority, ISU Research Park, and America’s Cultivation Corridor.
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The conference got off to a high-flying start with a Top Gun-themed Tech Hub LIVE Welcome Party at Ricochet, sponsored by destination partners Greater Des Moines Partnership, Iowa Economic Development Authority, ISU Research Park, and America’s Cultivation Corridor.
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Both mornings started bright and early with roundtable discussions on important industry topics and the exhibit hall was always full with Tech Talks and networking conversations throughout the day.
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Both mornings started bright and early with roundtable discussions on important industry topics and the exhibit hall was always full with Tech Talks and networking conversations throughout the day.
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Some highlights included the opening keynote address by Ted McKinney, CEO of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture, which set the tone for the event by exploring the transformative impact of advanced technologies like precision farming, AI, and IoT on modern agriculture.
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The Retailer Think Tank, where industry leaders shared innovative strategies and solutions for navigating the ever-changing landscape of ag retail.
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CropLife’s Ag Tech Award of Excellence winners included the Legacy in Ag Technology, which was awarded to Lanny Faleide, President, Satshot.
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From left: Other Ag Tech Awards of Excellence winners included Lindsey Ross, Legacy Coop, Precision Crop Advisor / Entrepreneur of the Year; Blake Matthews, Precision Farmer of the Year; and Nancy Bohl Bormann, University of Minnesota Educator / Researcher of the Year.
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Women in Ag Tech sponsored a powerhouse panel, showcasing influential women driving change in the ag tech sector.
Two add-on workshops on biologicals and drones (pictured) had a good attendance post conference.
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"We are thrilled with the success of Tech Hub LIVE 2024 and the incredible turnout we saw this year," said Amy Reddington, Show Director of Tech Hub LIVE. "The energy and engagement from attendees, exhibitors, and speakers was outstanding. We're already looking forward to welcoming everyone back to Des Moines in 2025."
One of the many highlights of the event was the Women in Ag TechTM program, which saw over 80 women participating at this third in-person meeting. The Top Gun-themed Tech Hub LIVE Welcome Party at Ricochet, sponsored by the Greater Des Moines Partnership, is always a favorite, offering a relaxed atmosphere and fun networking opportunities for all.
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The conference featured a variety of insightful sessions, tech talks, interviews, and group discussions including:
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A keynote address by Ted McKinney, CEO of NASDA, the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture, which set the tone for the event by exploring the transformative impact of advanced technologies like precision farming, AI, and IoT on modern agriculture.
The Retailer Think Tank, where industry leaders shared innovative strategies and solutions for navigating the ever-changing landscape of ag retail.
Women in Ag Tech sponsored a powerhouse panel, showcasing influential women driving change in the ag tech sector.
“We are thrilled with the success of Tech Hub LIVE 2024 and the incredible turnout we saw this year,” said Amy Reddington, Show Director of Tech Hub LIVE. “The energy and engagement from attendees, exhibitors, and speakers was outstanding. We’re already looking forward to welcoming everyone back to Des Moines in 2025.”
We extend our heartfelt thanks to our sponsors, whose support was instrumental in making Tech Hub LIVE 2024 a success: Ever.Ag, TELUS Agriculture, Greater Des Moines Partnership, BioConnect Iowa, Compeer Financial, EarthDaily Agro, AquaSpy, SWAT MAPS, Corteva, and EarthOptics.
Additionally, we express our gratitude to all our exhibitors, speakers, and attendees for their participation and contribution to the informative discussions and knowledge sharing that defined this year’s event.
As we look forward to Tech Hub LIVE 2025, we are excited to continue building on this momentum and furthering our mission of fostering innovation and collaboration in modern agriculture.
115Tech Hub LIVE 2024: Celebrating Four Years of Success and Looking Ahead to 2025
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