Conference
The Future of Agriculture
International Conference 2026
Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center (RICEC), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
DAY 1 — Monday, 19 October 2026
Conference Opening Address
17:50 – 18:00
Panel 1.1
International Panel Discussion
18:00 – 18:40
Panel 1.2
Saudi Agricultural Sector Business Opportunities
19:00 – 19:30
DAY 2 — Tuesday, 20 October 2026
Official Address
15:15 – 15:25
Keynote Address
15:25 – 15:35
Panel 2.1
The Vision 2030 and the Future of Agriculture in the Kingdom
15:35 – 16:10
Panel 2.2
Saudi Major Agriculture Initiatives: Redefining the Future of Food Production in the Kingdom
16:10 – 16:45
Panel 2.3
Advanced Agriculture Technology Solutions and The Future of Food Security
16:45 – 17:20
Break
17:20 – 17:45
Case Study
Agriculture, Climate and Challenges
17:45 – 18:00
Panel 2.4
Agricultural Biotechnology: Research and Development and Future Perspectives
18:00 – 18:30
Case Study
Financing Agriculture, Investing for Food Security
18:30 – 18:40
DAY 3 — Wednesday, 21 October 2026
Keynote Address
15:15 – 15:30
Panel 3.1
Soil Science, Agriculture Chemistry and Water Management: Shaping the Future of Food Production
15:30 – 16:10
Panel 3.2
Latest Innovations Redefining Agriculture Machineries and Technologies: Robotics, Drone, AI, Data and Precision Farming
16:10 – 16:45
Panel 3.3
Controlled Environment Agriculture: Advanced Indoor and Vertical Farming
16:45 – 17:20
Break
17:20 – 17:45
Case Study
Hydroponic and Peri-Urban Farming
17:45 – 18:00
Panel 3.4
Agriculture Water Efficiency and Smart Irrigation: Rethinking Irrigation Solutions in Arid Landscape
18:00 – 18:30
Case Study
Employment Opportunities in the Saudi Agricultural Value Chain
18:30 – 18:40
DAY 4 — Thursday, 22 October 2026
Keynote Address
15:15 – 15:30
Panel 4.1
Saudi Poultry Sector and The Climbing Demand of Eggs and Chicken: Production, Quality and Sustainability Challenges
15:30 – 16:00
Panel 4.2
Stepping to the Next Generation of Livestock Farming: Animal Precision Feeding and Meat and Dairy Production Optimization
16:00 – 16:30
Case Study
Animal Nutrition and Animal Health: Best Practices
16:30 – 16:40
Case Study
Fishing and Aquaculture: Redefining The Future of Food Production
16:40 – 16:50
Panel 4.3
Agriculture Supply Chains and Logistics: The Challenges of the Complex Journey from the Farm to the Consumers
16:50 – 17:20
Closing Remarks
17:20
The Future of Agriculture International Conference
Agricultural Technologies & Food Security
Featured Speakers
Eng. Abdulaziz A. Aldharrab
Group Chief Executive Officer - United Group
Eng. Abdulaziz A. Aldharrab
Group Chief Executive Officer - United Group
Mr. Frederic Gomer
Managing Partner B2G Consulting
Mr. Frederic Gomer
Managing Partner B2G Consulting
Richard Leonard Vollebregt
President and CEO Cravo Equipment Ltd
Richard Leonard Vollebregt
President and CEO Cravo Equipment Ltd
Amit Dutta
Director Growth Advisory Frost & Sullivan Co
Amit Dutta
Director Growth Advisory Frost & Sullivan Co
Dr. Dmitrii Krasiukov
VP Market Development KSA SAP KSA
Dr. Dmitrii Krasiukov
VP Market Development KSA SAP KSA
Dr. James Morgan
Principal Consultant – Jaradah Business Consulting Visiting Lecturer at University of Westminster
Dr. James Morgan
Principal Consultant – Jaradah Business Consulting Visiting Lecturer at University of Westminster
Ahmad Moussa Assaf
Group CEO AALICO Group
Ahmad Moussa Assaf
Group CEO AALICO Group