Registration is now open for the Asia-Pacific Conference on Sustainable Agricultural Mechanization (APSAM) 2026, a regional event that will bring together policymakers, farmers, researchers, youth, development partners, civil society organizations, and private sector representatives to advance sustainable agricultural mechanization across the Asia-Pacific region.

Organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and hosted by the Department of Agriculture of the Government of the Philippines, the conference will take place in Manila, Philippines, from 23–26 November 2026 in a hybrid format, allowing participants to attend either in person or virtually.

Held under the theme "Modernize. Scale. Sustain.", APSAM 2026 aims to promote innovative technologies, strengthen regional cooperation, and support the development of inclusive mechanization systems that improve productivity, enhance climate resilience, and transform agrifood systems.

Conference Overview

• Event: Asia-Pacific Conference on Sustainable Agricultural Mechanization (APSAM) 2026
• Organizer: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
• Host: Department of Agriculture, Government of the Philippines
• Location: Manila, Philippines
• Format: Hybrid (In-person and Virtual)
• Conference Dates: 23–26 November 2026
• Registration: Now Open

Conference Objectives

APSAM 2026 seeks to:

• Promote knowledge sharing on sustainable agricultural mechanization.
• Strengthen regional partnerships and multi-stakeholder collaboration.
• Showcase innovative technologies and business models that support sustainable agriculture.
• Identify policy, financing, institutional, and capacity-building needs for mechanization.
• Support inclusive agricultural transformation benefiting smallholder farmers, women, and young people.

Conference Themes

Discussions will focus on three main areas:

1. Enabling Mechanization Ecosystems

• Policy development
• Private sector growth
• Institutional support
• Mechanization services

2. Innovation and Technology

• Precision agriculture
• Automation
• Agricultural robotics
• Digital agriculture
• Technologies supporting resilient and productive farming systems

3. Financing and Partnerships

• Investment opportunities
• Innovative financing mechanisms
• Public-private partnerships
• Scaling sustainable agricultural mechanization

Cross-Cutting Theme

• Youth and women driving innovation and leadership in sustainable agricultural mechanization.

Agricultural Mechanization Exhibition

A dedicated exhibition will run alongside the conference, showcasing:

• Modern agricultural machinery.
• Small-scale farming equipment.
• Precision agriculture technologies.
• Automation and agri-robotics.
• Digital agriculture innovations.
• Emerging business models for sustainable farming.
• Technologies designed for diverse agricultural landscapes and production systems.

The exhibition will provide participants with opportunities to interact with innovators, explore practical solutions, and discover technologies that can improve agricultural productivity and sustainability.

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