Industry Leadership Event

Women in Ag Tech Event Returns to Tech Hub LIVE, Spotlighting Leadership in Agricultural Innovation

Empowering Professionals through Mentorship, AI Strategy, and Cross-Functional Leadership

Returning to Tech Hub LIVE 2026 in Des Moines, Iowa, the Women in Ag Tech (WiAT) event is set to convene industry professionals from July 20 to 22. The one-day event is dedicated to fostering leadership, innovation, and career advancement, featuring keynote sessions from global industry leaders like Karen Hildebrand (AWS), who will explore the intersection of authenticity and AI in agricultural decision-making.

DES MOINES, Iowa — Women in Ag Tech (WiAT), a premier event empowering women in the agricultural technology ecosystem, will return as part of Tech Hub LIVE 2026 at the Iowa Events Center.

Key Event Highlights

• Keynote: Karen Hildebrand (AWS) presents “Cultivating Change: Leading with Authenticity and Innovation in Ag Tech,” discussing her career path and the role of interoperability and AI.
• Marketing Strategy Panel: Featuring leaders from Agtonomy, AgTech PR, Eco-Analytics, and Niqo Robotics, focusing on bridging emerging technology with end-user growers.
• AI Leadership Focus: Sarah Medrano (Agri-Access) moderates a discussion with Tami Craig Schilling (DeepRoot Strategies, LLC) on managing innovation and advancing AI tools like Bayer’s E.L.Y..
• Impact Huddles: Small-group sessions spanning vision development, mentorship, and investment led by experts from Farmhand Ventures, Eco-Analytics, and Agri-Access.

“This event is about more than technology. It’s about building relationships, fostering leadership, and empowering people driving innovation across agriculture,” said Lauren Milligan, Content Specialist at AgriBusiness Group, Meister Media Worldwide.

Event Attendance

The event is open to all industry professionals seeking to connect with peers, explore emerging trends, and contribute to shaping the future of women in agriculture and technology. Full agenda details are available at techhublive.com/women-in-ag-tech-agenda/.

Tech Hub LIVE 2026 | Women in Ag Tech (WiAT) Event Registry

Des Moines, Iowa | July 20-22, 2026