The Farm Equipment Manufacturers Assn. (FEMA) Technology Council is seeking industry thought leaders to share insights, experiences, and topic suggestions for our special Technology Track at the Supply Summit & Showcase in Ft. Myers, Fla., on Wednesday, April 9, 2025.

The annual FEMA Supply Summit & Showcase is an opportunity for suppliers/potential suppliers to network with FEMA members, discuss relevant topics in the industry, and showcase products and services.

The goal of the Technology Track is to educate FEMA membership about new or emerging technologies that have a direct impact on their products and services. The rapid advance of technology has our industry questioning many things, including the following:

  • What do we need to do to be prepared for an autonomous future?
  • How do we begin to integrate more technology into our equipment?
  • How can software help me control the costs of automation?
  • What role does AI play in automation and equipment design?
  • Will our end customers pay for a more technologically advanced piece of equipment?
  • How will I service and support my machines in the future if they have more tech? 

This track will focus on topics that address these and other relevant questions surrounding the use of technology in farm equipment. "We also aim to inspire FEMA member engineers to engage more deeply with our Association by providing more relevant, technical convention content, and fostering valuable networking opportunities."

Who should participate?

  • Technology suppliers (hardware, software, engineering services, etc.)
  • Academics or thought leaders with interest/expertise/research relevant to the questions stated above.

Why participate?

This is your chance to:

  • Showcase your expertise and innovative ideas.
  • Connect with industry leaders.
  • Raise your company's/institution’s profile.

Who is your audience?

  • Executives and technical/product leaders of farm equipment manufacturers, their suppliers, and their distribution partners.

What’s in it for you?

Selected speakers will receive:

  • Free exhibit booth space on Technology Row and complimentary one-year FEMA membership (total valued up to $1,000).

To be considered, submit the following:

  • A 250-word summary of your topic, demonstrating its relevance to the stated Technology Track goal above.
  • A brief biography, highlighting your expertise and speaking experience.
  • No more than five bullet points summarizing what the audience will learn from your presentation.

General presentation guidelines to keep in mind as you prepare your submission:

  • Presentations should be about products, services, or topics relevant to farm equipment manufacturers and their use of technology in their own businesses (either internally or as part of their product and service offerings to their dealers/customers).
  • Presentations should be engaging and educational—not simply sales pitches. We want our members to learn something about technology they hadn’t considered before.
  • Use of slides is encouraged, as are references to case studies, research, etc. that support your topic of discussion.
  • Speakers will be given up to a 45-minute time slot — 35 minutes to present with approximately 10 minutes of Q&A with the audience at the end.

Submit your proposal to Gina@FarmEquip.org by Monday, January 6, 2025 for a chance to present at this can’t miss industry event.

Want more information? Call the Association at 314-878-2304.

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