CQ AGTECH Showcase - Central Qld Agricultural Innovation Tour

The best of central Queensland’s agricultural innovation will be on display during this new agtech tour of the region in February 2025.

The CQ AgTech Showcase is a carefully curated road trip that will begin in the agricultural hub of Emerald, make its way to the Beef Capital of Rockhampton and beyond to the Capricorn Coast at Yeppoon, highlighting the region’s agricultural innovations and technology.

From 14 to 16 February, up to 50 participants will have the opportunity to visit start-ups and producer adoption sites, take part in masterclasses and taste local foods with regional produce and Indigenous food themed meals.

WHEN? Friday 14 February from 12pm (starting in Emerald) - Sunday 16 February until 1pm 2025 (finishing in Rockhampton)
WHO? The event is a mix of local and international delegates from across the innovation ecosystem including research and academia, start-up founders, regional innovators, primary producers, investors, industry and government
COST? Tickets are $599 per person excl GST. This price includes all meals, accommodation, transport* and all tour event activities.
TICKETS? Available online via Humanitix
*Transport to and from the start and finish locations is the responsibility of the participant.

The event itinerary includes:

DAY ONE

• SwarmFarm Robotics autonomous agriculture headquarters
• FarmTechConnect agtech adoption site at “Denlo Park” with Colorada Cotton
• Central Highlands “Meet the Innovators” local produce dinner event in Emerald
• Overnight Emerald

DAY TWO

• Central Queensland Smart Cropping Centre breakfast and farm tour with startup founders, researchers and innovation team
• Investor Masterclass with Natasha Teakle and Matthew McFarlane
• Marathon Wagyu experience at “Codenwarra”
• Rookwood Weir, Rural Funds Management (macadamias) and Mort & Co (feedlotting circular economy) developments
• Live SkyKelpie drone mustering demonstration
• Institute for Future Farming Systems at CQUniversity: various innovation project including livestock innovation, indigenous plant medicines, featuring Ghungalu elder, Uncle Steve Kemp and innovative sesame crops.
• Indigenous Food Festival in Rockhampton
• Overnight Rockhampton

DAY THREE

• Rockhampton High School Aquaculture Centre
• Rockhampton Agribusiness Investment Snapshot
• Great Barrier Reef Marine coral centre
• Capricorn Coast “Meet the Innovators” local produce lunch in Yeppoon
• Bus transfers to Rockhampton Airport by mid-afternoon

The CQ AgTech Showcase is a great way to start your evokeAG 2025 adventure with a regional Queensland AgTech experience!

The CQ AgTech Showcase event is supported by funding from the Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry as part of its Support Regional Trade Events Program. This initiative is a collaboration between key stakeholders in the Queensland and Australian AgTech innovation ecosystem, comprising: Advance Rockhampton Agristart CQUniversity Central Highlands Development Corporation Central Highlands Regional Resource Use Planning Livingstone Shire Council Pine Tree Projects Qld Department of Primary Industries