Global Ag Robotics Conference goes virtual in December

FIRA—the International Forum for Agricultural Robotics, now in its fifth year—is set to go virtual Dec. 8-10, 2020. Early-bird registration ends Sept. 30

The International Forum for Agricultural Robotics (FIRA), now in its fifth year, is set to go virtual Dec. 8-10, 2020 with a theme of “Agricultural Robotics: Part of the New Deal?

More than 3,000 participants from around the globe—including robotics manufacturers, agri-food companies, agribusinesses, producers, researchers, investors, media, and solutions providers—are expected to join this year’s online edition, building on the 850 ag and technological professionals who attended last year’s in-person event in Toulouse, France.

Conference sessions and roundtable discussions will be available both live online and “on-demand” immediately after they are completed to allow participation from anywhere in the world, regardless of the time zone.

From the U.S., scheduled presenters include Seana Day, Better Food Ventures & The Mixing Bowl, who will join a roundtable discussion entitled “From Lab to Success Story: What Business Model?

U.S.-based exhibitors include Easton Robotics and Ztractor. Farmwise will present during a workshop on agricultural robotics for fruits and vegetables.

The RobAgri Scientific Workshop, now in its second year, will be held in a dedicated “room,” providing presentations and posters of technical and scientific research projects.

And new for 2020: All robotics manufacturers will offer live demos in real conditions—a FIRA exclusive.