Accelerating Livestock Innovation for Growth and Impact

The Animal AgTech Innovation Summit returned to Texas on April 8–9, 2026, bringing the global livestock community together in the vibrant city of Fort Worth. As a premier meeting place for leaders across animal agriculture, the summit sparked critical conversations spanning poultry, swine, dairy, and beef - with a strong focus on how technology is driving long‑term economic growth and resilience across the sector.

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Against the backdrop of rising global demand for animal protein and ongoing challenges in animal health and disease management, the summit brought together a broad cross‑section of the industry - from producers and animal health innovators to start‑ups, investors, policymakers, and researchers. Discussions highlighted advances in animal health and the microbiome, explored investment opportunities, and showcased technologies with the potential to transform livestock production at scale.

With more than 450 senior executives in attendance, the summit delivered expert panels, interactive roundtables, focused breakout sessions, start‑up showcases, curated networking, and 1:1 meetings - reinforcing its role as a high‑impact platform for partnership, knowledge‑sharing, and progress across global livestock agriculture.

 

Who joined us?

Meet the producers, start‑ups, and investment funds who joined us this year to benchmark best practices and scout new partnerships across livestock and agtech:

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Meet the 2026 Advisory Board

Our Advisory Board includes senior executives from leading companies in food, ingredients, and investment. They ensure our agenda tackles real industry challenges and creates genuine value for attendees.

 

2026 Key Themes

Next-Gen Health and Biosecurity

Unlocking market growth with smarter diagnostics, vaccines and digital surveillance tools.

Revolutionizing Gut Health

Harnessing microbiome-targeted solutions to improve feed efficiency and animal health challenges.

Scaling Startups and Securing ROI

Connecting investors and funding strategies to accelerate high-growth innovation.

Genomics and Advanced Breeding

Boosting disease resistance, production efficiency and transparency to strengthen consumer trust.

Precision Livestock Farming

Using AI, robotics and real-time data to reduce labor costs and scale operational efficiency.

Monetizing Resilient Practices

Transforming methane reduction and regenerative practices into new revenue and long-term resilience.

Artificial Intelligence in Livestock Farming

Powering preventative care and R&D breakthroughs with AI-driven insights.

Supply Chain Resiliency

Innovating farm-to-fork logistics to reduce waste and boost profitability.

Redefining Protein Value

Capitalizing on consumer demand for ethical, transparent, and protein-dense brands.