New for 2026: The FEMA AgTech Arena Pitch Contest
The future of farm equipment innovation is taking center stage at the 2026 FEMA Marketing & Distribution Convention.
Presented by FEMA’s Technology Council, the new AgTech Arena Pitch Contest will debut on Wednesday, October 28, during the Marketing & Distribution Convention in New Orleans. This exciting competition will give convention attendees the opportunity to hear directly from the innovators developing tomorrow’s agricultural technologies.
Startups specializing in AgTech, precision agriculture, and farm equipment innovation will showcase their latest ideas and technologies in front of industry leaders and decision-makers. Attendees will discover groundbreaking solutions in precision agriculture, automation, robotics, sensors, artificial intelligence for machinery, and other emerging technologies shaping the future of the industry.
A panel of expert judges will evaluate each presentation and select the Grand Prize Winner, while convention attendees will have the opportunity to cast their votes for the Fan Favorite Award.
Interested in showcasing your innovation? The Call for Abstracts will be announced soon. Startups and emerging technology companies will be invited to submit their ideas for a chance to pitch on the AgTech Arena stage.
Stay tuned to the Shortliner for submission guidelines, important dates, and additional details on how to participate.
This exciting new event is just one more reason you won’t want to miss the 2026 FEMA Marketing & Distribution Convention. Come discover what’s next in farm equipment technology—and meet the innovators bringing it to life.