Technology shaping how we grow at Ag Ex Forum 2026
The Ag Excellence Forum & Awards will return in 2026 as South Australia’s premier grower group event, bringing together growers, advisers, researchers, government and industry to explore the future of agricultural innovation, technology and extension.
Held on Monday 3 August 2026 at the Marion Hotel, Forum2026 will feature the theme Transforming Ag: Technology Shaping How We Grow — focusing on the practical role technology is playing across modern farming systems and how growers can confidently evaluate and adopt new tools to deliver real on-farm value.
With the pace of change accelerating across digital agriculture, automation, AI and data-driven decision making, the Forum promises to be a must-attend event for anyone involved in the grains and broader agricultural sector.
The program will feature inspiring keynote speakers, practical grower case studies, technology and innovation focused sessions, and valuable networking opportunities connecting South Australia’s grower group network with industry leaders and innovators from across the state.
The event will conclude with the Ag Excellence Awards Gala Dinner, celebrating leadership, innovation and contribution across the agricultural sector. Awards presented on the night will include:
- GRDC Grower Group Award
- Ag Excellence Perpetual Award for Outstanding Service
- Ag Bureau’s Sustainable Agricultural Scholarship
- Jim McColl AIA Young Consultant Award
The Ag Excellence Forum & Awards is proudly backed by a range of industry partners committed to strengthening South Australia’s grower group network and driving innovation across the agricultural sector.
2026 Forum Partners
Ag Excellence Alliance sincerely thanks our generous Forum2026 sponsors, with the Grains Research and Development Corporation confirmed as the exclusive Grower Group Award Sponsor — recognising excellence, leadership and impact within South Australia’s grower group network.
The South Australian Drought Hub has further strengthened its involvement in Forum2026 as Platinum Sponsor, while Primary Industries and Regions South Australia continues its long-standing association with the Forum as a Gold Sponsor.
Silver Sponsors include:
- South Australian Grains Industry Trust
- Northern and Yorke Landscape Board
- Murraylands and Riverland Landscape Board
All Silver Sponsors are valued long-term partners of Ag Excellence Alliance and the grower group network.
Bronze Sponsors include Grain Producers SA, continuing its valued long-standing involvement with the Forum, alongside new sponsor Ag Bureau of South Australia, recognised for its ongoing contribution to regional communities and agricultural leadership across the state.
Long-term partner Agbyte will again feature as the official Pre-Dinner Networking Sponsor for the Ag Excellence Awards Gala Dinner, helping create valuable opportunities for industry connection and collaboration ahead of the evening celebrations. New sponsor Malt Donkey will add to the Gala Dinner experience by showcasing its range of fine ales throughout the evening.
Their contribution plays an important role in delivering South Australia’s premier grower group event and fostering collaboration, innovation and industry connection across the sector.
Keep an eye on the forum website page for further program announcements, keynote speaker updates and registration details.
