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From scattered AI initiatives to direction you can apply in practice
In agriculture, food and nature management, AI is rapidly moving from experimentation to becoming a serious building block for production, supply chain coordination and ecosystem management. At the same time, many organisations still operate alongside each other, which fragments knowledge, data and investment.
At The Dutch AI Congress 2026 you will gain a clear overview of where the Netherlands stands in the responsible use of AI, and how a national AI agenda for agriculture, food and nature can help create more alignment and collaboration. You will also explore which questions around data, ownership and implementation need to be addressed before further investments make sense.
Relevant for professionals who apply AI, develop AI solutions, or shape the conditions under which AI can be deployed.
Programme The Dutch AI Congress 2026
The congress starts at 09:00 and runs until approximately 17:30. The programme combines plenary keynotes and panel discussions with two breakout rounds, allowing you to gain both the broader national perspective and concrete practical applications. You will meet pioneers from industry, research institutes and government, and in between sessions you can explore the innovation square with students, startups and organisations. The main programme will be translated live from Dutch into English, making it easy for international colleagues to join.
Why you should not miss The Dutch AI Congress 2026
If you work on digitalisation in agrifood, it is important to understand which AI choices will shape policy, standards and investment in the coming years, and which applications are already ready for broader deployment. This congress brings technology, practice and policy together. You gain perspective, build more focused collaborations and sharpen your own decision making. You will leave with clearer starting points for your organisation or supply chain, as well as new contacts that can help turn pilots into repeatable and scalable solutions.
Who should attend The Dutch AI Congress 2026
The congress is relevant for agritech and robotics companies, data and AI teams, growers and supply chain partners, researchers, innovation and project leaders, and policymakers working on agriculture, food security and nature. It is also valuable if you are looking for partners or direction for your next investment or project and want to understand how the national AI landscape is developing.
Moving from pilot projects to broader deployment requires shared frameworks
Within NXTGEN Hightech Agrifood, partners collaborate on Handsfree Agrifood systems in which data, sensors, robotics and AI come together. That is why it is valuable to follow how the responsible use of AI is developing at a national level during this congress, and which agreements and frameworks are emerging around agriculture, food and nature. This helps create a shared understanding of what can accelerate when knowledge and experience are shared, where implementation needs improvement, and where broader collaboration between technology developers, research institutes and practitioners is needed.
Costs for The Dutch AI Congress 2026
A regular ticket costs €269 including VAT, parking and catering.
More information and registration The Dutch AI Congress 2026
If you want to better understand how the national AI agenda is taking shape and what this means for innovation in agriculture, food and nature, register for The Dutch AI Congress 2026. Visit the event page for the full programme and practical information and sign up directly.