Key Dates to Remember
HortEx 2026 will take place from 20–22 May 2026 in Bangkok, with the following thematic highlights:
- Opening Ceremony with high-level representatives from ministries, embassies, and international organizations
- DLG Mix & Mingle Evening (by invitation)
- Awarding of Applied Technology Trophy Winners
- Agribusiness-focused programs for traders, millers, exporters, and dealers
- Startup Day and DLG Hackathons
- DLG Agrileader Night (by invitation)
- Seeds Day
- Asian Farmers Day
- Future Farmer Award Ceremony
Knowledge Exchange Areas
Throughout the exhibition halls, dedicated knowledge platforms provide space for dialogue, learning, and practical exchange.
New: Future Farmer Program
The Future Farmer Program at HortEx 2026 places farmers at the center of innovation and knowledge exchange. It brings together young farmers, women leaders, and progressive producers from across Asia to engage in technical sessions, peer-to-peer dialogue, curated exhibition tours, and recognition through the Future Farmer Awards.
With the support from Thailand’s Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives (MOAC), and Germany’s Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Regional Identity (BMLEH), the Future Farmer Program implements the following activities:
New: DLG Asian Awards for 2026
At HortEx 2026, DLG introduces two distinguished award initiatives recognizing technological relevance and farmer leadership across Asia.
KNOWLEDGE PARTNERS
