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.
Farmer
8:00 am | Coffee and Registration, sponsored by KWS
9:00 am | Welcome and Opening Remarks
9:05 am | Keynote Speaker – Jahmy Hindman, CTO of John Deere
9:25 am | Representative Mike Nathe
9:35 am | Grand Farm Announcement
9:45 am | Panel: Solving the Labor Crisis through Autonomy
10:10 am | Mainstage Speaker: John Olhoft, Lulzbot
10:15 am | Mel Torrie, Autonomous Systems Inc.
10:30 am | Break
10:40 am | Keynote Speaker: Praveen Penmetsa, Cofounder and CEO of Monarch Tractors
11:00 am | Lightning Announcement – Danny Bernstein, Reservoir
11:05 am | Panel: The Evolving Regulatory Landscape for Autonomy in Agriculture
11:25 am | Startup Pitches
11:50 am | Panel: How Startups and Corporates Can Build Meaningful Partnerships in Ag Autonomy
12:15 pm | Lunch, sponsored by TÜV Rheinland
1:15 pm | Mainstage Speakers: Andrew Nelson and Prashant Mishra, Agripilot
1:25 pm | Startup Pitches
1:45 pm | Mainstage Speaker: Travis Frey, Pivot Bio
1:50 pm | Panel: The Future of On-the-Go Soil Intelligence
2:15 pm | Keynote Speaker: Robert Ambrose, Texas A&M University and retired NASA executive
2:30 pm | Live Flight with Pyka, facilitated by Kelly Hills Unmanned Systems
2:45 pm – 4:30 pm | Live Autonomous Demonstrations from Greenline Autonomy, Boson Motors, Bobcat Company, Poultry Patrol, Greenfield Robotics, and NDSU
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm | Happy Hour, sponsored by Anheuser-Busch
Host: UND Center for Innovation
Wednesday, September 10th, 2025
3:00 – 5:00 pm
Grand Farm Innovation Campus
Host: Grand Farm
Wednesday, September 10th, 2025
5:00 am – 8:00 pm
Grand Farm Innovation Campus
Host: IEEE-USA
Wednesday, September 10th, 2025
8:30 am – 4:00 pm
University of North Dakota Memorial Union
Host: Steve Olson Consulting
Wednesday, September 10th, 2025
8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Sanctuary Events Center
Host: Big Iron Farm Show
September 9-11, 2025
Red River Valley Fairgrounds
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