The world’s largest annual outdoor agricultural exposition is set to open Tuesday at the International Agri-Center in Tulare, bringing together the global agriculture community for three days of innovation and industry connection.

World Ag Expo 2026 runs Feb. 10-12 and expects to draw over 100,000 attendees from approximately 70 countries. The event will showcase cutting-edge agricultural technology and equipment across 2.6 million square feet, with more than 1,200 exhibitors displaying their latest innovations.

Opening day highlights

• Remarks from Luke J. Lindberg, under secretary for trade and foreign agricultural affairs at U.S. Department of Agriculture
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• Winners of the Top-10 New Products Competition (sponsored by F3 Innovate)
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• Recipients of the “We Believe in Growing” scholarship, Kaedyn Plann of Central High School in Fresno and Tanner Verhoeven of Central Valley Christian High School in Visalia.

Special Focus: International Year of the Woman Farmer

This year’s expo recognizes the International Year of the Woman Farmer, celebrating women’s essential contributions to global agriculture. The Women’s Conference Pavilion (sponsored by Bank of America) will host programming focused on leadership, innovation, and women in the field.

Notable sessions include:

• Tuesday afternoon remarks from California Secretary of Agriculture Karen Ross celebrating women in California agriculture
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• Panel discussion with international women business leaders on how artificial intelligence is transforming agriculture 

The full women’s programming schedule is available at https://bit.ly/waewomen.

Event information

Dates & Hours:

• Tuesday, Feb 10: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
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• Wednesday, Feb 11: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
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• Thursday, Feb 12: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
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Location: International Agri-Center 4500 S. Laspina St., Tulare, CA 93274

Admission: $20 at the gate | Tickets: https://bit.ly/WAE26Tickets