FROM INNOVATION TO IMPACT.
The Only Event Where Ag Retail Turns Technology Into Results.
July 20-22, 2026
Iowa Events Center, Des Moines, Iowa
Real Answers. Real Data. Real Results—When Ag Retail Needs Them Most.
Tech Hub LIVE is the ag retail event where decision-makers explore new technology, precision ag tools, and digital strategies that directly impact farm profitability and retail performance.
Join the industry’s leading gathering of forward-thinking ag retailers, innovators, and experts, turning Smart Tech into real-world business advantages on the farm. Tech Hub LIVE equips trusted grower advisers with market-tested, practical solutions to implement and drive results for their customers and their operations now.

80+
Speakers
700+
Attendees
57%
Retailers, Co-ops, Advisers
3 Days. 3 Keynotes.

Artificial intelligence is everywhere, but what does it actually mean for agriculture right now?
AI may run on numbers and models, but its value is proven in fields, facilities, and farmer outcomes. In this keynote, Teddy Bekele demystifies the complexity behind AI and brings the conversation back to agriculture, showing how the technology is already augmenting decision-making and where the next wave of opportunity lies. Expect practical examples rooted in real operations, not theory.

Beyond Yield: The New Rules of Ag Tech, Trust, and Transformation
Experience a keynote that redefines what’s possible in modern agriculture. Drawing on global insights, hands-on farming experience, and AWS innovation, Karen will share practical strategies and bold ideas for building resilient, future-ready ag businesses.
Leave with actionable insights on interoperability, workforce transformation, and the evolving landscape of ag tech adoption. Karen’s session offers a unique perspective that will resonate with leaders shaping the future of agriculture.

Purdue/CropLife Precision Ag Survey: How Does Your Operation Stack Up?
Where is ag retail really putting its tech dollars? Join Bruce Erickson of Purdue University for a fast-paced look at the latest findings from the annual CropLife/Purdue Precision Agriculture Dealership Survey, the industry’s longest-running benchmark on precision adoption. In 20 focused minutes, Bruce will spotlight the technologies gaining momentum, where investments are accelerating, and where retailers may be losing ground.
Practical Innovation for a High-Pressure Ag Economy

Included in Your Registration:
Meals & Refreshments
Discounted Hotel Rates
ALL Keynotes & Sessions
Parties and Receptions

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Ron Trznadel
Events Sales Manager, Tech Hub LIVE Conference and Expo
Meister Media Worldwide
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