Welcome
Africa Agri Tech is positioned as the annual meeting point where the Southern African agricultural community can gather to explore the technological and scientific advances that will assist agribusinesses to maximise their outputs and increase their profitability in the future.
Southern Africa's Agri-Tech
Trends & Technology Event
Days until AAT 2021
23-25 February 2021
Pretoria, South Africa
2020 AAT: Overview
"What a pleasant and informative surprise the initial AAT Expo/Conference turned out to be! Incredible to see the development in agricultural technology, the level of discourse in the topical debates, and the general positive sentiment, despite the headwinds that we face. What a resilient and determined bunch of people in this sector!"
Dr John Purchase, CEO, Agricultural Business Chamber
AAT 2020: Conference Programme
Seen Networking...
and Dr Roelf Meyer
(In Transformation Initiative)
at the launch of AGDA
& Elias Masilela (Capital Harvest)
Nick Serfontein (Sernick Group)
& Pitso Sekhoto
(Agri Sector Unity Forum)
(former South African ambassador)
& Professor Piet Croucamp
(North West University)
in discussion at the AGDA Launch
& Theo Vorster of Galileo Capital
& Bok Erasmus (Farmer)
International Representation
The inaugural 2020 AAT event welcomed foreign delegates and representatives from
Argentina, Botswana, Brazil, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Israel, Kazakhstan, Lesotho, Madagascar, Netherlands, Senegal,
South Africa, Togo, Zambia and USA
Foreign trade representatives attended from
Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Israel, Kazakhstan,
Netherlands, South Africa, and USA
“Thank you very much for the invitation. It was a great event and we hope to participate next year as well.”
Viviana Serfontein - Embassy of the Argentine Republic in South Africa
"Well organized event,
with excellent speakers."
Mohammed Essay - U.S. Commercial Service
" Thanks for a great conference and for the opportunity to present. Well done to the team."
Peter Leppan – Director EMA: ProAgrica, United Kingdom
AAT 2020: Conference Downloads
The Landbouweekblad Conference on Day One explored technology that makes agriculture more efficient, sustainable
and profitable.
Master of Ceremonies :
Landbouweekblad Editor,
Chris Burgess
Select from Day one highlights below :
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| Roelf Meyer | Cobus van Coller |
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| Francois van der Merwe | Tavonga Siyavora |
Hosted by tech fundi and editor-in-chief of Stuff magazine, Toby Shapshak, Day Two focussed extensively on developments in science and technology of benefit to the agricultural industry. A discussion panel under the auspices of Farmers’ Weekly addressed the cost implications.
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| Rudi Raath | Priaash & Estelle |
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| Nate Heinrich | Peter Leppan |
The AFGRI & Grobank Conference on Day Three saw three spirited panel discussions with panelists focusing on the economy and broader socioeconomic issues impacting the agri sector.
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| Bruce Whitfield | Jeremy Maggs |
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| Theo Vorster |
Highlighting Government Initiatives in Agriculture
Mr
Mmboneni
Muofhe
Dr
Blessed
Okole
Professor
Sue
Walker
Dr
Chamunorwa
Togo
Dr
Thulasizwe Mkhabela
Dr
Moses Azong
Cho
Dr
Santosh
Ramchuran
Dr
Cynthia
Motsi
Going Forward
Important Dates
| Event Date | 23 - 25 February 2021 | ||
| Bookings show floor | Opens | 1-Jul-20 | |
| Sponsorship | Opens | 1-Jul-20 | |
| Call for Papers | Opens | 1-Aug-20 | |
| Delegate Registration | Opens | 1-Oct-20 | |
| Trade visitor registration | Opens | 1-Nov-20 | |
| Innovation Entries | Opens | 1-Sep-20 |
Venue
Sun Arena
Time Square
Menlyn Maine
Pretoria
South Africa
Content
Three-day conference programme
- Split over three parallel tracks catering to the diverse South African agricultural sector
- Dedicated focus on science & technology
- Dedicated focus on sustainability & precision farming
- Dedicated focus on economic implications, both globally and locally
- Dedicated Africa focus
Daily fringe programme
- Show Me How featuring Start-Ups and App Alley
- Innovations from around Africa
- Global Innovations
- Women in Agriculture
- Career Opportunities
Exhibition: Product Group Focus
- Tech
- Science
- Future Farms
- Food Production Technology
- Public & Civic Sector Exhibits
- Agri Industry Specialist Service Providers
Fringe Exhibits
- The Story of Food
- The Newsstand featuring media partners, agricultural publishers & publications
- Gallery of Industry Achievement Awards & Achievers
Key Focus Sectors
Tech
Future Farms
Science
Food Production Technology
Public &
Civic Sector
Agri Industry Specialist
Service Providers
Acknowledgements
AAT 2020 acknowledges the support, trust and participation of our valued Sponsors | Associations | Media Partners | Speakers | Exhibitors | Delegates | Trade Visitors | Suppliers | The Venue | Team. AAT 2020 firmly laid the foundation for future discourse on the impact of trends, science and technology impacting on agriculture and food production.
Media Partners
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Speaker support
Luncheon support
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