Technology Track | ¹û¶³´«Ã½ Our Members Bring Choice, Value & Innovation to Agriculture Mon, 23 Feb 2026 20:11:49 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.2.4 /wp-content/uploads/2023/09/fema-favicon-75x75.png Technology Track | ¹û¶³´«Ã½ 32 32 Back By Popular Demand: Supply Summit Technology Track – March 26 /news/back-by-popular-demand-supply-summit-technology-track-march-26/ Mon, 23 Feb 2026 19:50:44 +0000 /?p=34904 We’re excited to reintroduce the Technology Track at the 2026 Supply Summit, running alongside our traditional business management breakout sessions on Thursday, March 26. This one-day learning track is designed for process engineers, design engineers, product managers, business development managers, and other professionals involved in product or process development.

Attendees will explore emerging technologies and how they’re transforming farm equipment design and manufacturing.

The Technology Track is free for registered attendees of the Supply Summit. However, non registered attendees can register for the Technology Track as a standalone option for just $300—perfect for those looking to stay ahead of industry trends without attending the full convention.

• Technology to Expand Product Lines: Strengthen current products and enable new ones.
• Autonomy-Ready Tillage, Simplified: Electronics strategies for small and mid-sized manufacturers.
• Equipment Relationship Management (ERM): Cost-effective systems to manage equipment relationships.
• Customer-Driven Tech Adoption: A lower-risk process for better products.
• Designing for Tech Lifecycles: Planning for electronics that evolve faster than equipment
• Off-Highway Autonomy: Advancing autonomous feed truck systems.

Register now at for the Technology Track and position your team to lead the way in innovation!

]]> Connect in San Antonio: Topgolf, Tech, Tunes, Tours & More /news/connect-in-san-antonio-topgolf-tech-tunes-tours-more/ Fri, 16 Jan 2026 17:38:26 +0000 /?p=34355 FEMA is bringing the fun to San Antonio during the Supply Summit & Showcase at the Marriott Rivercenter on the River Walk. This year’s event blends business with memorable experiences designed to help members connect, unwind, and enjoy time together outside the meeting room.
The schedule features a variety of engaging activities, including a Topgolf outing and a walk/run that lets attendees take in the sights of downtown San Antonio. Spouses and guests can also take part in a creative activity designed especially for them.

We’re also featuring the Technology Track (included with registration), a dedicated one-day program focused on emerging technologies. Sessions will explore technology shaping future products and services, as well as tools and innovations that can improve internal processes—offering a forward-looking angle for engineers, product leaders, and business development teams.

Tuesday and Wednesday evenings include standout networking events, highlighted by a farewell party complete with dinner and dueling pianos—an entertaining way to wrap up the Summit while reconnecting with industry peers.

Another popular highlight returns on March 26 with the Supplier Product Showcase, offering a relaxed, interactive setting to explore new products and connect with suppliers.

On Friday morning, attendees will also have the option to join behind-the-scenes tours of Toyota Motor Manufacturing Texas (TMMTX) and Alamo Group in Seguin for a firsthand look at large-scale manufacturing.

With its vibrant River Walk, dining, and local culture, San Antonio provides the perfect backdrop for three days of connection, conversation and fun!

To register for the Supply Summit & Showcase, go to FarmEquip.org/SpringMeeting.

]]> New for the 2025 Supply Summit: Technology Track /news/new-for-the-2025-supply-summit-technology-track/ Tue, 18 Mar 2025 16:07:37 +0000 /?p=31028 We’re excited to introduce the Technology Track at the 2025 Supply Summit, running alongside our traditional business management breakout sessions on Wednesday, April 9. This one-day learning track is designed for process engineers, design engineers, product managers, business development managers, and other professionals involved in product or process development. Attendees will explore emerging technologies and how they’re transforming farm equipment design and manufacturing.

Participants can register for the Technology Track as a standalone option for just $300—perfect for those looking to stay ahead of industry trends without attending the full convention.

• Technological Advancements: Integration of AI and emerging technologies in farm equipment.
• Smart Implements & Autonomous Operations: Solutions for agriculture’s labor shortage.
• ISOBUS: Current capabilities and its role in automation.
• Software vs. Hardware-Centric Systems: Insights for better design decisions.
• Welding Cobots: Benefits in farm equipment manufacturing.
• FarmIQ Platform: Real-time decision-making in farming.

NOTE: Meeting attendees who have already registered for the entire convention can attend the Technology Track sessions at no additional cost.

Register now for the Technology Track and position your team to lead the way in innovation! Click here for more information or contact Gina@FarmEquip.org.

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