What’s happening?
Queensland’s top AgTech leaders have been selected to represent the state at evokeAG 2026 in Melbourne on 17-18 February.
The Asia-Pacific’s premier agrifood innovation and investment event will host the Team Queensland delegation, bringing together startups, scaleups, entrepreneurs, primary producers and ecosystem enablers.
The delegation will showcase innovative business models, products and services designed to boost profitability, productivity and sustainability in agriculture.
Department of Primary Industries Acting Deputy Director-General Ashley Bacon said the team will present Queensland’s AgTech capability to global leaders and investors.
“From bold ideas to real-world solutions, this delegation will highlight how our innovators are helping to achieve Queensland’s shared vision of driving primary production output to $30 billion by 2030,” Mr Bacon said.
“With most delegates located outside of South East Queensland, the team demonstrates the state’s commitment to building innovation across all regions, leveraging Queensland’s diverse landscapes and unique opportunities to implement cutting-edge AgTech solutions.
“Now in its fourth year, Team Queensland continues to reinforce the state’s position as a driving force in AgTech innovation, sustainability and productivity.”
Why it matters
The Queensland Government is backing AgTech innovators and primary producers looking to adopt new technologies and drive investment.
Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation Deputy Director-General of Innovation Jasmine Vreugdenburg said the delegation strengthens the state’s innovation pipeline.
“Supporting a Queensland delegation to evokeAG strengthens our innovation pipeline by expanding networks, accelerating collaboration and unlocking commercial opportunities that help position Queensland for future economic growth and global competitiveness,” Ms Vreugdenburg said.
“evokeAG gives Queensland enterprises the platform they need to share knowledge, accelerate great ideas and drive productivity and growth across our primary industries.
“By bringing together researchers, investors and industry leaders, evokeAG strengthens vital connections and delivers fresh insights that help Queensland innovators access new pathways to scale Queensland-made solutions to the world.”
By the numbers
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Sixteen AgTech leaders have been selected to represent Queensland at evokeAG 2026 in Melbourne on 17-18 February.
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The delegation is working toward Queensland’s target of lifting primary production output to $30 billion by 2030.
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Each delegate will receive a full-rate registration ticket valued at $1,750, granting access to the full program.
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Central Queensland is strongly represented.
Bronwyn Roberts, Principal Consultant at CHRRUP and Rural Enabler based in Emerald, has supported Central Queensland producers and supply-chain members since 2001.
CHRRUP delivers community-led AgTech adoption, technology de-risking and regional capability building. The program connects producers with trusted advice and accelerates data-driven, sustainable solutions.
At evokeAG, Bronwyn is seeking global best practice in AgTech adoption and innovation program design. She wants to engage with international enablers, researchers and technology providers to bring proven models back to Central and Western Queensland.
Sonya Comiskey, Managing Director of Pine Tree Projects in Emerald, works across the agrifood innovation ecosystem.
She coaches startups, supports international scaleups entering Australia, works with investors on patient-capital models and assists producers adopting AgTech.
Sonya is attending to strengthen agrifood innovation networks, build strategic partnerships and stay current with national and international trends. She plans to apply insights across Queensland’s regions and connect people and opportunities statewide.
Richard Weston, Business Development Specialist with RDO Equipment in Emerald, focuses on precision agriculture, machinery automation and data-driven farming systems.
With experience from early yield mapping to advanced variable rate application and automation, he is seeking new solutions that streamline operations and lift productivity across Queensland’s agricultural regions.
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Delegates were selected by a cross-agency and industry panel.
Team Queensland is led by the Department of Primary Industries in partnership with the Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation.
Now in its fourth year, the initiative continues to build Queensland’s presence in the global AgTech conversation.
Local impact
For regional centres like Emerald and broader Central and Western Queensland, this delegation is about practical outcomes.
The focus is on overcoming regional barriers, strengthening producer capability and improving long-term competitiveness.
By connecting local producers and ecosystem builders with global networks, Team Queensland aims to bring back tested models and partnerships that can drive productivity and resilience on the ground.
What to look for next?
evokeAG 2026 runs in Melbourne on 17-18 February.
Watch for new partnerships, investment leads and practical AgTech solutions flowing back into Queensland’s regions as Team Queensland returns with fresh insights and global connections.
