Agri-Data Revolution Summit 2026
Johannesburg, South Africa
17th - 18th March 2026
In an era defined by digital transformation, data has become the cornerstone of sustainable growth and innovation across all sectors and agriculture is no exception.
The Fresh Produce Data Collection and Analysis for Market Forecasting Summit brings together visionary leaders, researchers, and agribusiness professionals who are shaping the future of Africa’s agricultural economy through the intelligent use of data.
Africa’s fresh produce industry stands at the intersection of opportunity and disruption. Climate volatility, market fluctuations, and global supply chain shifts are challenging traditional models of farming and distribution. Yet, within these challenges lies enormous potential the power to harness data-driven insights for better forecasting, smarter decision-making, and enhanced productivity.
This two-day summit will serve as a dynamic knowledge exchange platform, where technology meets agronomy, and innovation meets practice. Participants will discover how big data, artificial intelligence, and predictive analytics can transform agricultural operations from production planning to market access empowering the sector to thrive sustainably in a rapidly evolving world.
this event will explore:
- The primary goal of this summit is to equip the agricultural community with actionable knowledge and practical tools to leverage data for forecasting, strategy, and sustainability.
- Building Data Competence: Develop practical skills in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting fresh produce and agricultural data.
- Driving Smart Decision-Making: Demonstrate how predictive analytics and data models can improve market forecasting, pricing, and risk management.
- Empowering Innovation: Showcase technological solutions from IoT sensors to AI-based platforms that optimize efficiency across the agricultural value chain.
- Encouraging Collaboration: Create networking opportunities among farmers, agribusiness executives, data scientists, policymakers, and academics.
- Fostering Sustainability: Explore how data-driven agriculture can promote resilience against climate change and support food security in Southern Africa.
Who Should Attend
- Commercial Farmers and Agribusiness Executives seeking to improve production efficiency and profitability.
- Data Scientists, Analysts, and BI Specialists focused on agri-data analytics, forecasting, and decision support.
- Agricultural Economists and Market Analysts exploring trends and modeling tools for agricultural markets.
- Supply Chain and Logistics Professionals managing perishables, exports, and market flow.
- Government Policymakers and Researchers involved in agricultural development, sustainability, and innovation policy.
- AgriTech Entrepreneurs designing and deploying digital tools for the agri-food sector.
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