World Agri-Tech Dubai 2025: Catalyzing the Future of Climate-Smart Food Systems

📅Date: December 8–9, 2025

📍Venue: The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC)

🌐Website: https://worldagritechdubai.com/

🌍Introduction

The global agriculture landscape is at a turning point — driven by the urgent need for climate resilience, food security, and sustainable innovation. To accelerate these transformations, the World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit Dubai 2025 will convene the world’s leading agrifood investors, innovators, and policymakers to shape the future of farming and food production.

The summit acts as a collaborative platform for business leaders, researchers, government representatives, and technology providers to explore how innovation can redefine agricultural productivity and sustainability across the Middle East, Africa, and beyond.

🌾Why World Agri-Tech Dubai Matters

1️. Connecting the Global Agri-Food Value Chain

The event will gather over 300 senior decision-makers from agribusinesses, financial institutions, research bodies, and tech innovators — enabling cross-sector collaboration and partnerships that drive global impact.

2️. Addressing Climate Resilience and Food Security

With increasing water scarcity, soil degradation, and supply chain pressures, the summit’s core mission is to foster climate-smart agriculture and resilient food systems capable of meeting future demands.

3️. Exploring Key Innovation Themes

🤖AI & Precision Farming – Using data analytics, sensors, and automation to optimize productivity.
🌱Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) – Greenhouses and vertical farms for arid and urban regions.
💧Water Efficiency & Smart Irrigation – Next-gen irrigation systems for sustainable resource use.
🌍Circular & Regenerative Agriculture – Techniques that restore soil health and reduce emissions.
🌾Seed and Genetic Innovation – Developing climate-resilient and high-yield crop varieties.
💹Digital Marketplaces & Fintech for Farmers – Empowering producers through digital platforms and access to finance.

🎤Speaker Highlights: Leaders Shaping Global Agri-Innovation

Younes Addou — VP, Agribusiness & Sustainability Solutions, INNOVX
Focus: Sustainable agribusiness and value-chain transformation
Tamer El-Raghy — Managing Director, Acumen Resilient Agriculture Fund
Focus: Financing resilience and inclusive agricultural growth
Chiara Marcati — Chief AI Advisory & Business Officer, AI71
Focus: AI-driven predictive agriculture and supply chain optimization
Yousuf Saleem — CEO, Al Barakah Dates Factory
Focus: Smart manufacturing and product traceability in food production
Stuart Donald — Global Head of Farming, Al Dahra
Focus: Scaling sustainable farming practices across global operations
Mohammed Al-Rasheed — CEO, Al-Rasheed Greenhouse
Focus: Climate-adaptive controlled environment agriculture
Shivagami Gugan — Chief Technologist, MEA & Turkey, AWS
Focus: Cloud technologies and data infrastructure for agriculture
Omar Shihab — Founder & Chief Sustainability Officer, BOCA
Focus: Regenerative food systems and circular economy models
David Ramos — Head of Sustainability, MENAT, HSBC

💡What Attendees Can Expect

🤝Networking with Global Leaders – Connect with industry pioneers, investors, and policymakers.
💼Startup & Innovation Showcases – Explore new technologies driving agri-innovation.
📊Insightful Panels and Workshops – Learn from real-world case studies and expert discussions.
🌐Cross-Regional Collaboration – Opportunities spanning the Middle East, Africa, and Asia.
📣Brand Visibility & Partnership Opportunities – For those leading innovation in sustainable agriculture.

🌱The Bigger Picture

World Agri-Tech Dubai 2025 is more than an event — it’s a strategic milestone in the journey toward sustainable food systems. It reinforces the need for innovation-driven agriculture, collaborative value chains, and inclusive growth models that ensure food security for generations to come.

The summit symbolizes a growing global consensus: that technology, transparency, and collaboration are essential pillars for the future of farming.