Women in Ag Tech (WiAT) returns to Tech Hub LIVE next month in Des Moines, offering a full afternoon of inspiring conversations, actionable insights, and meaningful networking for women working in every corner of agriculture and ag tech. The event will take place Monday, July 21, from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines.
Hosted by Meister Media Worldwide, WiAT brings together forward-thinking professionals working across precision agriculture, R&D, digital platforms, crop protection, financial services, ag retail, and farm management technologies.
Now in its third year, WiAT has become a cornerstone of Tech Hub LIVE, delivering content that’s smart, strategic, and grounded in real-world experience. From crop input innovation to data science, farm finance, and digital tools, Women in Ag Tech is built for professionals leading and shaping the future of the industry.
The agenda this year begins with a keynote address from Susan Olson, Ph.D., a former aerospace engineer who now leads ag tech startup Action Intel. Other highlights include a panel discussion on getting more value out of ag tech investments by addressing data gaps and infrastructure challenges, and a presentation from Sarah Canada with Corteva Agriscience on how innovation moves from the whiteboard to the field inside one of agriculture’s largest R&D organizations.
The program will also explore how ag tech is reshaping farm credit and insurance, from underwriting to digital documentation, and what that means for producers navigating a shifting landscape and Iowa farmer and ag advocate April Hemmes will host an open-floor Q&A, inviting attendees to ask anything—from cover crops to carbon markets to career pivots.
The Women in Ag Tech event is supported by a group of committed sponsors who continue to champion leadership, innovation, and inclusion in the sector. Corteva Agriscience returns as Signature Sponsor, joined by Agri-Access as Visionary Sponsor and Faegre Drinker as Sustaining Sponsor.
“Creating space for women to thrive in ag tech is essential to the future of the industry,” said Kristin Utterback, Innovation and Engagement Strategy Leader, R&D for Corteva. “We’re proud to support initiatives like WiAT that encourage innovation and inclusion.”
Learn more here and in the Tech Hub LIVE preview interview below with conference organizer Magda Gibson.
2025 Tech Hub LIVE preview - Magda Gibson (11:12)