evokeAG. 2026 returns to Melbourne
AgriFutures evokeAG. is Asia Pacific’s annual showcase of bold ideas, groundbreaking innovations and disruptive science driving agriculture towards a better future.
Entering its sixth year, evokeAG. continues to facilitate investment, nurture innovation and create impact, which is reflected in its new evergreen tagline: Invest. Innovate. Impact.
Since its inception in 2019, evokeAG. has brought together over 8,100 delegates, 391 investors, 577 speakers, and 1,122 primary producers to drive agriculture towards a better future.
Buy tickets
Early bird ticket prices have now closed. All ticket prices are inclusive of GST and a ticket to the welcome event.
- Standard delegate: $1,750
- International delegate: $1,650
- Startups & scaleups: $1,320
- Producer delegate: $1,100
- Student delegate: $880
Included in your ticket
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50 sessions
Tailor your experience by choosing from over 50 insightful sessions covering a wide range of fascinating topics. -
80 speakers
Hear from 80 of the industry’s most influential leaders from Australia and around the globe. -
Welcome event
Get exclusive access to the trailblazers shaping the future of food and farming, before the main event even begins. -
Startup Alley
Meet over 50 companies who are revolutionising the agrifood innovation ecosystem and driving real change. -
Networking opportunities
Join us for an Hour of Power – an energising hour of connection with fellow delegates, leaders, speakers and innovators. -
Childcare & travel offers
Enjoy complimentary childcare at the event and exclusive delegate discounts on Melbourne accommodation and Qantas flights.
CEO and Founder – Halter
Craig Piggott
CEO and Founder – Halter
Craig grew up on a 300-cow dairy farm, giving him firsthand insight into the challenges faced by farmers. Now the CEO and Founder of Halter – one of New Zealand’s most successful agritech companies, helping farmers work smarter and more sustainably, Craig is looking to scale internationally.
CEO and Founder – Ovum AI
Dr Ariella Heffernan-Marks
CEO and Founder – Ovum AI
Dr Ariella Heffernan-Marks is a doctor, scientist, and founder reshaping women’s healthcare. Driven to change women's experience of the medical system, Dr Heffernan-Marks founded Ovum – an AI health partner designed for women, with the vision for a future where women are seen, heard, and believed.
CEO and Co-Founder – Coast 4C
Nicholas Hill
CEO and Co-Founder – Coast 4C
Nicholas Hill is Co-founder and CEO of Coast 4C, a 2024 Earthshot Prize Finalist working with smallholder farmers in the Philippines to future-proof the supply of responsible seaweed. Coast 4C aims to decarbonise food, feed, fertiliser, and plastic value chains through regenerative seaweed farming.
Founder - X-Hemp
Andi Lucas
Founder - X-Hemp
Andi Lucas is a passionate entrepreneur and founder of X-Hemp, Tasmania’s only cannabis fibre processing mill, and the only majority female-owned and entirely women-operated facility of its kind in the world. After losing two homes to natural disasters, Andi committed her professional life to addressing climate change and housing security through sustainable building materials, including hempcrete, which now forms the foundation of her work.
Groundbreakers: Five voices of the future
Hear from five emerging leaders shaping the future of how, what and where we produce agricultural goods. From biotech antibiotic alternatives, to smart, safe animal vaccinations, biodegradable plant pots and mustering drones, learn how the best and brightest young minds are tackling some of the biggest issues at play for food and fibre producers today.
Live: Farming, on call
In this first of its kind live demonstration, connect in real time to Ornata’s operations centre and a working paddock as a remote operator steers the tractor - no driver physically on board. Watch as this cutting-edge technology integrates seamlessly into existing farm workflows, all initiated with a phone call, but be warned – you may not believe your eyes.
Selling our soil: Big capital, big questions for Australian agriculture
Institutional investment in Australian farmland is increasingly becoming a defining force for agriculture. Capital unlocks innovation and scale, but what are the trade offs? Hear an overview of the rural property market and transaction trends, before a panel unpicks what institutional investment means for agriculture as an industry and the people and communities that rely on it.
From the ground up: Systems thinking for food security
Food security is one of the defining challenges of our time. This dynamic panel of leaders will unpack why food security must be tackled through a systems lens - and how. Expect real-world examples that span from regional communities to national policy and discover what happens when broad national priorities collide with the realities of food production.
Everything you need to know
Plan your evokeAG. 2026 experience with ease. From flights and accommodation to childcare and exploring Melbourne, here’s your complete guide to getting the most out of your trip.
