The transition from conventional to sustainable agricultural practices is leading to noticeable shifts in farm worker demands—requiring knowledge of cutting-edge technologies, such as drones, robotics, IoT and artificial intelligence (AI). This workshop facilitates the transition to new technologies for agricultural professionals.
During this two-day workshop, gain the knowledge and skills to embrace the next generation of agricultural innovation and remain competitive in the midst of a rapidly changing industry.
DETAILS
Title: AgTech Workshop for Industry
Date and Time: Nov. 21-22, 2025
Location: University of California, Davis
Who Can Attend: The workshop is open to industry professionals, including crop advisors, ag specialists and growers from the Western region of the U.S., which includes AK, AZ, CA, CO, HI, ID, MT, NV, NM, OR, UT, WA, WY, and island protectorates of American Samoa, Guam, Micronesia and Northern Mariana.
Cost: There is no cost to attend. A limited number of stipends is available to assist with expenses.
Lead Instructor:
Dr. Ali Moghimi, Assistant Professor of Teaching, Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, UC Davis
Speakers:
Dr. Shamim Ahamed, Assistant Professor, Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, UC Davis
Dr. Andre Daccache, Associate Professor, Biological and Agricultural Engineering, UC Davis
Dr. Mason Earles, Assistant Professor of Viticulture & Enology and Biological & Agricultural Engineering, UC Davis
Dr. Farzaneh Khorsandi, Associate Professor of Cooperative Extension, GBSE Graduate Faculty Advisor, Biological and Agricultural Engineering, UC Davis
Dr. Hamed Pirsiavash, Associate Professor of Computer Science, UC Davis
Dr. Stavros Vougioukas, Associate Professor of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, UC Davis
Registration is open!
The AgTech Workshop for Industry is presented by the AI Institute for Next Generation Food Systems (AIFS) and the Western Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program.
To apply to attend the AgTech Workshop for Industry, click here. For a full schedule of events and to learn more about the sessions and speakers, click here.