AGRITECHNICA ASIA and HortEx 2026 returns to Bangkok

Bangkok is gearing up to host one of the most anticipated agricultural events on the Asian calendar.

From 20 to 22 May 2026, AGRITECHNICA ASIA and HortEx will return to BITEC, bringing together farmers, technology providers, policymakers, and agribusiness professionals from across the globe under one roof.

Organised by the German Agricultural Society (DLG) in partnership with the Thai Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, and with Germany serving as the official partner country, the event is expected to draw more than 18,000 professional visitors from over 75 countries. With upwards of 350 exhibitors and more than 100 international speakers lined up, the programme promises to be both broad and substantive.

The exhibition floor will feature some of the biggest names in agricultural machinery and technology. Companies such as CLAAS, AGCO/Massey Ferguson, Mahindra, KUHN, and Amazone will be present alongside precision agriculture innovators including DJI, XAG, and Topcon. Eight national pavilions will also showcase the export strengths and capabilities of their respective countries. Shin Gil Kim, President of KAMICO and organiser of the Korean pavilion, said,"We are pleased to participate in AGRITECHNICA ASIA, one of Asia's leading agricultural technology exhibitions, this May. The event provides an excellent platform to showcase Korea's advanced technologies and strengthen cooperation across the Asian market."

Running under the theme "Farm. Farmer. Future.", the 2026 edition introduces several new formats. For the first time, an official Startup Day on 21 May will support early-stage agricultural innovators across Asia, addressing practical challenges such as technical validation, community adoption, and investment readiness. The programme is backed by organisations including Thailand's National Innovation Agency, Bosch, and the Technological University of Munich Venture Labs.

Dr. Kritsapong Boonrit, Executive Director of Thailand's National Innovation Agency, said, "Global connectivity links international markets, builds partnerships, and facilitates business matching within the ASEAN region."

A new Applied Technology Trophy will recognise proven agricultural solutions with real relevance to Asian farming conditions, while the Future Farmers Program places farmers firmly at the heart of the event through awards, knowledge sharing zones, and guided exhibition tours. Seed and Farmer's Day on 22 May rounds off proceedings with a dedicated focus on crop improvement and farmer participation.