FIRA USA 2026 - Agricultural Robotics Forum

FIRA USA 2026 is the North American edition of the international Forum of Agricultural Robotics, taking place at State Fair Park in Yakima, Washington. Organised by GOFAR, the team behind World FIRA in France, it is one of the few events built entirely around autonomous machines and robotics for agriculture rather than farm machinery in general.

The program pairs a conference of grower panels, technical talks and investor sessions with live in-field demonstrations where robots operate on real crops. Topics span autonomy, computer-vision-guided weeding, harvesting aids, tillage, irrigation and canopy management, with a strong focus on specialty crops relevant to the Pacific Northwest.

Attendees include growers evaluating automation, robotics manufacturers, autonomy and AI engineers, and investors tracking the sector. Held in person over 20-22 October 2026, FIRA USA is a rankable, niche fixture for anyone whose work centres on AI-driven perception, navigation and decision-making for agricultural robots. Expect hands-on demos rather than slideware, plus direct access to the OEMs and start-ups building the machines.