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Women in Agribusiness Names AI Strategist as 2026 Summit Keynote Speaker

Women in Agribusiness names 13 executives to its 2025 Advisory Board, guiding Summit content, speakers, and industry initiatives.

Key Takeaways

  • Dominique Rose Van-Winther, founder and CEO of Final Upgrade, will deliver the keynote address at the 2026 Women in Agribusiness Summit.
  • The event runs September 22–24 in New Orleans and marks the summit's 15th year.
  • Van-Winther has trained and presented to audiences in cities worldwide, including Dubai, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Amsterdam.
  • Her address will center on practical AI adoption strategies for executives and business leaders.
  • Early registration pricing ends April 24, with a 10% discount currently available.

Women in Agribusiness Selects AI Leader for September Keynote

The Women in Agribusiness Summit has announced Dominique Rose Van-Winther as the keynote speaker for its 2026 gathering, scheduled for September 22–24 in New Orleans. Van-Winther is the founder, CEO, and chief AI evangelist of Final Upgrade, an AI-focused consultancy she launched in 2022 that advises senior executives on integrating artificial intelligence into their organizations.

The announcement positions the 15th annual summit squarely at the intersection of agriculture and emerging technology, signaling the organization's intent to address how AI is reshaping the agribusiness landscape.

A Global Track Record in Strategy and Speaking

Van-Winther has built her reputation through high-energy presentations delivered to business audiences across multiple continents. Her speaking engagements have taken her to Dubai, Zurich, Singapore, Hong Kong, New York, and Amsterdam, where she has counseled executives on rethinking how they work, lead, and compete in an AI-driven environment.

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