AgTech In The Heartland
CONFERENCE KICKOFF
Startup Soiree
Tuesday, July 15 | 5:30–7:00 p.m. CT
Barred Owl at Nebraska Innovation Campus
6th Floor of The Scarlet Hotel | 2101 Transformation Drive, Lincoln, NE 68508
Kick off AgTech Connect week by connecting with the people who make this ecosystem worth being part of. The Startup Soiree brings together founders, investors, industry partners, and innovators for an informal evening of conversation, hors d'oeuvres, and drinks — before the main event gets underway.
Attendance is included with your AgTech Connect registration. RSVP via the AgTech Connect registration form.
OPTIONAL ADD-ON:
ALA Engineering Day
Tuesday, July 15 | 2:00–5:00 p.m. CT
UNL Eastern Nebraska Research, Extension and Education Center
Transportation is arranged from Nebraska Innovation Campus | Limited tickets available
Before the conference, get a firsthand look at what the future of feedlot and precision agriculture operations actually looks like in the field. The ALA Engineering Field Day takes attendees out to UNL's Eastern Nebraska Research, Extension and Education Center for an afternoon of live technology demonstrations — including ALA robotics, UNL feedlot technology, and other emerging feedlot automation systems.
This is a rare opportunity to see cutting-edge ag technology operating in a real research environment, not just on a slide deck. Whether you're a founder, investor, or industry partner, walking the ground alongside the people building these systems gives you context that's hard to get anywhere else.
Additional participating demos will be announced soon.
Tickets are limited — secure your spot with the AgTech Connect registration form. Transportation will be arranged from the Nebraska Innovation Campus.
Condensed Conference Agenda:
Registration
8:30 a.m. CT
Registration opens at 8:30 am. Coffee will be provided.
Keynotes & AgTech Demos
9:30 a.m. CT - 11:45
Keynotes from a venture capital perspective, live AgTech demos, and early-stage startup exploration.
Lunch +
Keynote
Lunch will be provided and we will hear from an entertaining keynote.
11:45 a.m. CT - 12:45
Breakout Sessions
1:00 p.m. CT - 2:30
Breakout topics include startup quick pitches, an experienced founder panel, irrigation technology, and ag data.
Expert-Led
Roundtables
Choose 3 topics and rotate to engage in short, fast-paced discussions led by experts in the field.
2:45 p.m. CT - 4:00
Happy Hour &
Networking
Network with attendees and cultivate connections at the Nebraska Innovation Campus conference center.
4:00 p.m. CT - 5:30
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2025 Event Testimonials
“I really enjoyed the roundtables as well as the AI conversation... very eye opening to the future of the industry. Great job at picking the keynote speakers!”
“The way the day was split
between morning sessions, outdoor activities, and an afternoon meet and greet created conversations and laughter that I rarely see at lecture only conferences.”
2025 AgTech Connect Recap
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2021 Transformation Dr
Lincoln, Nebraska 68508