The Desert Difference 2026: Global AgTech Innovation Summit December 9–10, 2026 | Yuma, Arizona

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Don’t Miss—The 2026 Desert Difference: Global AgTech Innovation Summit-Where the Global Agricultural Industry Comes Together to Advance Food Production Through Innovation

Hosted in Yuma, Arizona—one of the world’s most productive specialty-crop regions—The Desert Difference is an AgTech Innovation Summit built around practical solutions, fresh ideas, and the future of agriculture in Yuma and other desert growing regions.

The 2026 program will bring together growers, agribusinesses, technology developers, researchers, investors, and industry partners through technology exhibits, select live field demonstrations, thought-leadership sessions, interactive discussions, networking, and opportunities to experience innovation in real agricultural settings.

This year also introduces the Innovation Testbed: a shared field showcase where multiple AgTech technologies will operate together, connect through Yuma’s wireless infrastructure, and demonstrate what a more connected smart farm can look like in practice.

Exhibitors and technology participants will work directly with the Desert Difference team after registration to develop demonstration ideas, identify agronomic and infrastructure needs, and create formats that best fit their technology.

We look forward to seeing you in Yuma this December!

Get a glimpse of last year’s Desert Difference in The Desert Difference: The Proving Ground for AgTech Innovation, an award-winning short documentary created in collaboration with Greater Yuma Economic Development Corporation, Castaños Studios, and The University of Arizona Yuma Center of Excellence for Desert Agriculture.

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Feel free to reach out if you have questions or are interested in working with Dr. Hodges directly on Sponsorship; email thodges@cals.arizona.edu or call 928-271-9560.