Women in Agribusiness Global Summit | September 22 – 24, 2026 | New Orleans
The Women in Agribusiness (WIA) Summit marks its 15th anniversary in 2026, celebrating more than a decade of empowering women across the global food and agriculture value chain. Since its inception in 2012, WIA has become a cornerstone event known for high-quality market insights, practical skill-building, and a collaborative community committed to advancing women in the sector.
Why Attend Women in Agribusiness Global Summit
The 2026 Summit offers two days of content designed to advance leadership, knowledge, and career growth for women in agribusiness. Attendees will benefit from:
- Expert-led discussions on ag markets, risk management, logistics, sustainability, and innovation.
- Forward-looking professional development sessions designed to build confidence, capability, and industry perspective.
- A community of over 1,000 food and ag professionals, providing meaningful opportunities to network, collaborate, and strengthen business relationships.
Participants return year after year for the trusted environment WIA fosters — one that combines actionable intelligence with a supportive atmosphere for women at every career stage.
Key Themes and Topics
The 2026 program continues WIA’s tradition of offering high-value insights across core agribusiness topics, including:
- Current and emerging trends in global agricultural markets
- Risk management strategies for today’s supply chains
- Sustainability and climate-focused strategies shaping the future of ag
- Logistics and operational innovation across the value chain
- Leadership development and workplace transformation
- Tools and frameworks to help women advance within organizations and entrepreneurial ventures
Program Highlights
The Summit features a mix of keynote sessions, panel discussions, and professional development tracks. Signature elements include:
- Demeter Award of Excellence, honoring outstanding achievements by women in agribusiness
- Student Scholarship Program, supporting the next generation of leaders
- Structured networking sessions, roundtables, and social gatherings designed to build meaningful connections
- Career-stage-tailored leadership content, supporting emerging professionals, managers, and executives
- Access to high-quality market data and expert analysis to inform strategic decision-making
Who Should Attend
The event is designed for professionals across the food and agriculture ecosystem, including those working in:
- Agribusiness operations and supply chains
- Agtech, finance, investment, and risk management
- Sustainability and ESG
- Food manufacturing, processing, and distribution
- Research, education, and policy
- Startups, corporate innovation, and business development
Women at all career levels — from students to senior executives — will find content and community tailored to their goals and work.
Women in Agribusiness Global Summit: Celebrate 15 Years of Impact
The 2026 Women in Agribusiness Summit commemorates a milestone year where insight meets inspiration, and where connections create change. The event remains a space where women expand their skills, develop leadership capacity, access market intelligence, and build relationships that shape the future of global agriculture.