Program

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, researcher, or policymaker — come meet the Dutch innovators who are redefining the future of sustainable agriculture.

Monday 10 November

14:00–14:45 | The Netherlands: Fertile Ground for Agtech Innovation
Discover the Dutch agtech ecosystem and get a sneak preview of the AgTech 2025 brochure.
Speakers: Annemieke Busch (NFIA), Daphne ter Braak (RVO), Joost Hazelhoff (Aurea Imaging)
Location: NL Pavilion (Hall 25, Stand 25A13)

16:30–17:20 | Experts on Experimenting: Accelerating Agricultural Automation in Europe
Learn how the Netherlands, Germany and France are tackling shared challenges around investment risk, system complexity, and digitalization in agriculture.
Location: DLG Expert Stage – Hall 21, 21C17 (Digital Farming)

Tuesday 11 November

11:00–11:45 | Farm of the Future: Supporting R&D and Field Tests for Smart Farming Innovators
Explore how startups can test and validate their agtech innovations on the 20 hectare “Farm of the Future” in Lelystad.
Speakers: Eric Hanson, Remco Temmink (Horizon Flevoland), and Trabotyx
Location: NL Pavilion (Hall 25, Stand 25A13)

16:30–17:20 | Dutch Robotics & Artificial Intelligence in Practice
Discover how Dutch startups and scaleups use AI and robotics to make farming more sustainable and tackle labour shortages.
Location: DLG Expert Stage – Hall 21, 21C17 (Digital Farming)

Wednesday 12 November

10:00–11:00 | Drop-in Q&A with Enterprise Europe Network (EEN)
Stop by to learn how EEN can help you find international partners, explore EU funding, and support your innovation goals.
Location: NL Pavilion (Hall 25, Stand 25A13)

11:00–11:45 | Smart Weeding: How Organic Farmers Can Save on Labour
Robotics companies @Trabotyx, @Odd.Bot, and @Lemken are joining forces to create a shared weed data platform that accelerates autonomous weeding innovation.
Speakers: Tim Kreukniet (Trabotyx) and Martijn Lukaart (Odd.Bot)
Location: NL Pavilion (Hall 25, Stand 25A13)

14:00–14:45 | Smarter Together in Agriculture: The Human–Machine Alliance
Explore how LIOF, BCGV, and Maastricht University are pioneering the future of farming through robotics, AI, and data-driven collaboration.
Speakers: Carin Stroeken, René Kurvers and Cyriel Mentink
Location: NL Pavilion (Hall 25, Stand 25A13)

Thursday 13 November

10:00–11:00 | Drop-in Q&A with Enterprise Europe Network (EEN)
Stop by to learn how EEN can help you find international partners, explore EU funding, and support your innovation goals.
Location: NL Pavilion (Hall 25, Stand 25A13)

11:00–11:45 | Smart Autonomy for Precision Agriculture
Cross-border innovation between Bayern and the Netherlands to advance robotics and precision farming.
Speakers: Ard Nieuwenhuizen & Bram Veldhuisen (WUR)
Location: NL Pavilion (Hall 25, Stand 25A13)

14:00–14:45 | Innovation Required to Reduce Use of Pesticides
Panel with Aurea Imaging, VAA Data Works, Koppert and WUR on reducing pesticide use through advanced agtech innovation.
Location: NL Pavilion (Hall 25, Stand 25A13)