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Past Event

5th Annual Clemson
Ag Tech Spotlight Event

Tuesday, September 29, 2026 | 1:00p.m. – 3:30p.m. | Watt Family Innovation Center | Clemson University

Featured Speaker

Spencer McLeod - McLeod Farms

Spencer McLeod

Operations Manager, McLeod Farms
Keynote | 1:00 PM

Practical insights on farm-driven innovation, connected technology and custom digital tools—and how integrated systems can improve decision-making, efficiency and management across agricultural operations.

Event Details

Research · Demonstrations · Student Talent · Networking

The Clemson Ag Tech Spotlight brings together students, researchers, producers and industry partners to explore emerging technology, hands-on demonstrations, student work and innovation in action.

Now in its fifth year, the event creates opportunities to exchange ideas, build connections and discover solutions addressing real-world agricultural needs.

When
Tuesday, September 29, 2026 | 1:00p.m – 3:30 p.m.
Where
Watt Family Innovation Center | Clemson University
What
Opening remarks, a keynote presentation, research and student displays, hands-on and technical demonstrations, equipment in action, an interactive contest and networking.
Who
Producers, Clemson students and researchers, Extension professionals, technology developers, agricultural businesses, industry partners and others interested in the future of agriculture.

Preliminary Schedule

1:00p.m.-1:20p.m.
Welcome and Keynote Remarks
1:20p.m.-3:20p.m.
Ag Tech Posters and Demonstrations
3:20p.m.-3:30p.m.
Door Prize Drawings
4:30p.m.-6:30p.m.
Career Networking Reception - Invitation Only

Note: Program subject to change.

See the Spotlight in Action

Explore moments from a previous Clemson Ag Tech Spotlight and see how research, technology, student talent and industry connections come together.

Photo collage from a previous Clemson Ag Tech Spotlight Event.

2026 Ag Tech Spotlight Presentation Highlights

  • Approximately 27 presentations on crop, soil, livestock, food, and bio-based systems.
  • Approximately 22 presentations and demonstrations featuring precision agriculture, sensing, automation, and agricultural machinery.
  • Approximately 51 presentations, demonstrations, and student projects.
  • Keynote: Spencer McLeod of McLeod Farms on farm-driven innovation and connected technology.
  • Approximately 15 presentations focused on water, weather, climate, and environmental resilience.
  • Approximately 18 presentations on data, AI, mapping, and digital decision-support tools.
  • Approximately 9 hands-on engineering, machinery, and safety demonstrations.
  • Approximately 8 teaching, student innovation, and agricultural learning experiences.