Next week marks the fourth annual Salinas Biological Summit (SBS). The Summit has quickly become a cornerstone for innovation in agriculture. What started as a focused gathering has grown so rapidly in both attendance and impact that organizers have officially outgrown the original venue.
For 2026, the SBS is moving to the Rodeo Grounds in North Salinas, offering significantly expanded meeting space and ample parking to accommodate the event’s continued growth. The new location reflects the increasing importance of biological solutions in agriculture and the strong demand from across the industry to engage in this conversation.
Attendees can look forward to a packed two-day program featuring expert panels, industry leaders, and cutting-edge insights into biological inputs and their role in the future of farming. The full agenda is available online and showcases a diverse lineup of sessions designed to inform, inspire, and connect participants across the ag ecosystem. View the program here.
Western Growers is proud to continue its longstanding support as a platinum sponsor of the Summit. This commitment reflects our ongoing focus on helping growers discover and adopt biological tools that can improve productivity, sustainability, and long-term resilience in agriculture.
To make the event more accessible to our community, Western Growers members, as well as any agtech startups affiliated with the Western Growers Center for Innovation & Technology, are eligible for deeply discounted registration. Secure your tickets here, before the event sells out completely. The exhibit hall has sold out already!
The Summit will conclude with a compelling fireside chat featuring Salinas Mayor Dennis Donohue and California Secretary of Food and Agriculture Karen Ross. Their conversation will offer valuable perspective on the role of policy, innovation, and public-private collaboration in shaping the future of agriculture in California and beyond.
We look forward to seeing growers, innovators, and industry partners come together next week in Salinas for another impactful Summit. If you have specific questions about the event, you can contact Peter Wren-Hilton at [email protected].