Málaga, Spain will host the inaugural Expo AgriTech from November 26 to 28, featuring cutting-edge artificial intelligence applications in agriculture.
Under the theme 'Sowing Innovation for a 4.0 Field', the event aims to become Europe's largest agricultural innovation showcase, attracting over 8,000 professionals and 400 industry leaders.
Argentina is the guest country, highlighting its commitment to technology and its significance in Andalusia, Spain's agricultural heartland.
Expo AgriTech will feature more than 170 exhibitors presenting technologies designed to enhance farm profitability and sustainability.
Among the highlights are AI-powered robots, including a robotic arm that picks strawberries and a dog-like robot that collects soil data while navigating fields.
Autonomous tractors and generative AI applications will also be showcased, offering personalized advice to farmers on optimal planting times and suitable crops.
The event will discuss the social impacts of agricultural technologies, including North-South cooperation projects aimed at improving rural living conditions in North Africa.
Agustín Fonts, the director of AgriTech 4.0, emphasized the importance of digitalization in agriculture, stating, 'Professionals find solutions at events like ours.'
The congress will feature over 400 speakers from various countries, including a dozen from Argentina, discussing current trends and future directions in AgTech.
Expo AgriTech combines a trade fair with a congress, focusing on farmer education and inspiration, while also fostering networking opportunities within the sector.
Notable participants include companies like John Deere, Mapfre, and Repsol, supported by the Andalusian government and European FEDER funds.