Autonomous Nation 2025 brings together global leaders in autonomy to explore the latest advances in autonomous systems, with a special focus on agricultural applications. The event serves as a platform to showcase new technologies, foster collaboration between public and private sectors, and support the transition from research to real-world use.
The conference focuses on some of the most pressing challenges in agriculture, including workforce shortages, technology gaps, and policy barriers. Through live demonstrations, interactive sessions, and focused networking, attendees will connect with peers and experts who are actively working to advance autonomous solutions across industries.
8:00 am | Coffee and Registration
9:00 am | Welcome and Opening Remarks
9:05 am | Keynote Speaker – Jahmy Hindman, CTO of John Deere
9:20 am | Q&A with Jahmy Hindman
9:30 am | Grand Farm Announcement
9:40 am | Panel: Solving the Labor Crisis through Autonomy
10:10 am | Lightning Announcements
10:15 am | Break
10:40 am | Keynote Speaker: Praveen Penmetsa, Cofounder and CEO of Monarch Tractors
11:00 am | Panel: The Evolving Regulatory Landscape for Autonomy in Agriculture
11:30 am | Startup Pitches
11:45 am | Panel: How Startups and Corporates Can Build Meaningful Partnerships in Ag Autonomy
12:15 pm | Lunch
1:15 pm | Mainstage Speakers: Andrew Nelson and Prashant Mishra, Agripilot
1:25 pm | Panel: The Future of On-the-Go Soil Intelligence
1:45 pm | Keynote Speaker: Robert Ambrose, Texas A&M University and retired NASA executive
2:00 pm | Live Autonomous Demonstrations
4:00 pm | Happy Hour sponsored by Anheuser-Busch
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The Grand Farm initiative accelerates research and innovation in technology for the farm of the future.
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