Meeting Notice > Content: Submission #515

Educational Component of Event On Wednesday, September 10th, Grand Farm will host an educational dinner in conjunction with the Autonomous Nation Conference, which takes place on September 11th. This is a part of North Dakota Autonomy Week.

This year's 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.

The educational dinner provides an opportunity to bring together key stakeholders, including conference sponsors, speakers, as well as business and community leaders from across the region and country to engage in information sharing and discussions relevant to the themes. The event will include verbal remarks from Grand Farm staff, conference speakers, and sponsors on innovation in autonomy and agriculture, previewing the next day’s agenda and content. Attendees will be encouraged to discuss autonomy issues, industry challenges and opportunities with fellow attendees.

Grand Farm materials will be available throughout the event that outline the Grand Farm’s mission and work as they relate to autonomy and agriculture technology.

Additional goals and themes of the event include:

Conference Goals
- Showcase Latest Technologies: Serve as a platform to feature cutting-edge advancements in autonomous agriculture and related industries.
- Bridge Technology Gaps: Facilitate discussion and collaboration among industry leaders to address technological barriers.
- Address Workforce Shortages: Explore how autonomy can help mitigate labor challenges in agriculture and beyond.
- Real-Time Demonstrations: Highlight autonomous technologies through real-world applications and live demonstrations.
- Engage Policymakers: Connect industry leaders with policymakers to discuss regulatory hurdles, policy frameworks, and future opportunities.

Highlights
- Live Autonomous Demonstrations: See autonomous tractors, drones, and robotics in action during exclusive field demos, with possible on-site access to the teams behind the tech.
- VIP Networking: Make connections across sectors and roles in an intimate setting.
- Startup Showcase: Discover emerging companies pitching next-generation autonomous solutions in a fast-paced spotlight session.
- Expert-Led Content: Hear from top voices throughout the AgTech industry on the future of autonomous systems.