Driving Operational Efficiency: Robotics, Automation, and Data Integration in Specialty Crops

This panel brings together four CEOs of leading specialty crop companies, representing diverse crop sectors, to share their practical experiences with robotics and automation. The discussion will focus on how technology is integrated into daily operations, from field-level robotic tasks to data management across ERPs and Farm Management Systems (FMS).

Panelists will provide concrete use cases illustrating the operational benefits of automation, including labor optimization, precision in crop management, and decision-making driven by real-time data. They will also address the challenges of linking robotic systems with enterprise software and how the “data-economic” flow can enhance overall productivity and profitability.

Attendees will gain actionable insights into best practices for deploying robotics, integrating data systems, and scaling automation effectively across different specialty crops, making this session a highly practical guide for growers and technology adopters alike.