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SUMMARY:FIRA USA 2026 Press Conference
DESCRIPTION:FIRA USA 2026 Press Conference\nTuesday\, May 12th at 9.00 am\nAt Yakima (WA)\, Fair State Park \nState Fair Room – Gate 1 \nWashington State and Yakima County will welcome FIRA USA this October\, a premier 3-day tradeshow focused on advanced ag technologies and innovative autonomous and robotic farming solutions. After four successful years in California\, FIRA USA is relocating to Washington State\, advancing its mission to accelerate the real-world deployment of agricultural autonomous solutions. \nOn the agenda: \n\n09:00 am – 09:30 am: Welcome\, light breakfast\, and networking time\n09:30 am – 10:00 am: FIRA USA 2026 official announcement and information updates\n\nDerek Sandison\, Director\, Washington State Department of Agriculture\nAmanda McKinney\, Yakima County Commissioner\nJon DeVaney\, President\, Washington State Tree Fruit Association\nMaialen Cazenave\, Co-director\, GOFAR—FIRA\n\n\n10:00 am – 10:20 am: Q&A\n10:30 am – 11:15 am: Panel discussion: “Growers’ Perspectives: Automation Needs and Vision for the Region”\n11:15 am – 12:00 pm: Preview discussion with robot manufacturers and presentation of autonomous solutions\n12:00 pm – 1:00 pm: Networking and Snacks\n\nMore information about FIRA USA 2026\, visit the website (link opens in a new window) \n 
URL:https://treefruit.wsu.edu/event/fira-usa-2026-press-conference/
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