Key Takeaways:
- Global Reach and Local Insights: The GAI series will host events in New York City, Tokyo, and London, covering various agribusiness topics relevant to global and regional markets.
- Empowerment through Knowledge: The WIA Summit focuses on empowering women in agribusiness by providing a community for sharing innovations, trends, and professional development resources.
- Networking Opportunities: Both events offer unmatched networking opportunities, connecting participants with industry leaders, investors, and innovators.
- Educational Initiatives and Scholarships: WIA continues to support the sector through year-round MeetUps, student scholarships, and additional educational programs.
- Actionable Intelligence for Investors: GAI conferences are essential for investors seeking insights into farmland, timberland, private equity in ag, and sustainable practices.
As the agriculture sector prepares for its premier events in 2024, the Global AgInvesting (GAI) series and the annual Women in Agribusiness (WIA) Summit have announced their schedules, continuing to serve as vital platforms for knowledge exchange, networking, and innovation in global agriculture.
Global AgInvesting Series: A Triad of International Conferences
The Global AgInvesting series, now in its 16th year, is an established forum for strategic market intelligence across farmland, timberland, private equity, and sustainable agriculture technologies. The 2024 series includes:
- GAI New York City: April 15-17, focusing on the American ag investment landscape. More details.
- GAI Asia in Tokyo: October 17-18, highlighting Asia’s unique agribusiness challenges and opportunities. More details.
- GAI Europe in London: December 2-3, offering insights into the European agriculture investment sector. More details.
Jonah Kolb, Moore & Warner Ag Group, emphasizes the series’ networking value, noting that it attracts a global ag investing audience.
Women in Agribusiness Summit: A Platform for Growth and Empowerment
Celebrating its 13th year, the WIA Summit has become a beacon for women in the agribusiness sector, focusing on professional development, industry trends, and networking. The 2024 Summit will take place in Denver from September 24-26, with over 1,000 attendees and 65 speakers expected. Erika Lippincott of Nationwide Agribusiness highlights the summit as a pivotal event for personal and technical development in agribusiness.
Continuous Engagement and Learning
WIA’s year-round initiatives, including MeetUps, scholarships, and Ag Clubs, provide ongoing opportunities for engagement, learning, and networking within the agribusiness community.
