Plantae achieved resounding success at SembrAI 2026, receiving an award from the event organizers for its exhibition stand and its contribution to the discussion on the application of artificial intelligence in agriculture.
SembrAI 2026
Córdoba once again became a major hub for agri-food innovation with the hosting of SembrAI 2026—the 4th International Congress on Artificial Intelligence Applied to the Agri-Food Chain—held on September 21 and 22 at the University of Córdoba’s Rectorate.
Under the slogan “Intelligence that feeds tomorrow,” the event brought together professionals, companies, researchers, startups, and government representatives to analyze how artificial intelligence and new technologies are transforming the agri-food sector. This year’s edition also featured ExpoSembrAI, a new 600 m² exhibition space that showcased solutions, prototypes, machinery, robots, sensors, and other agricultural technologies to the public.
Over the course of two days, the program addressed some of the major challenges facing modern agriculture and livestock farming:
- Precision agriculture.
- Efficient water management.
- Robotics.
- Drones.
- Computer vision.
- Data analysis.
- Generative AI.
- Automation.
- And farm digitalization.
The shared goal: ensuring that technology does not remain confined to the laboratory but instead translates into practical tools for farmers and businesses.
Final figures for SembrAI 2026: over 1,000 registered attendees, 370 organizations, 22 countries, 100 startups, more than 30 exhibitors, 5,500 online connections, and 37 million online impressions. Added to this are the commercial agreements concluded at ExpoSembrAI and the Spain–India Business Meeting, which connected Indian importers with Spanish cooperatives and companies.
Recognition for Plantae at SembrAI 2026
Plantae’s presence offered a firsthand look at how the combination of sensors, data, technology, and agronomic expertise can drive progress toward a more digital, data-driven form of agriculture. The booth also served as a meeting point for farmers, technicians, and professionals interested in discovering new tools to improve crop management.
Plantae’s participation extended beyond the exhibition space. Samuel López, CEO of Plantae, gave a presentation titled “What Does AI Cost in the Field? Real Return, Energy, and ROI for the Farmer,” addressing a question of particular relevance to the future of agricultural digitalization: beyond the technological possibilities, what value does AI actually bring to a farming operation?
The session focused on key aspects of adopting these technologies—such as the required investment, energy consumption, return on investment, and, above all, the practical utility that digital solutions can offer farmers.
Recognition for Plantae at SembrAI 2026, from the event’s Director, Juan Francisco Delgado Morales:
“The agricultural weather station showcased at the Plantae booth provides a very direct illustration of the complete data journey: sensors measuring temperature, humidity, rainfall, or soil conditions in the field, with the data ultimately translating into irrigation and management decisions.”
“The fact that their CEO, Samuel López, also participated in the panel discussion on the cost and return of AI allowed the audience to hear the theory while seeing the actual tool just a few meters away.”
Predicting crop yields, optimizing irrigation, detecting diseases early, interpreting vast amounts of data, or automating specific processes—these applications share a common goal: making better decisions and using available resources more efficiently.
In this context, digitalization becomes particularly relevant when it successfully links data with agronomic knowledge, transforming it into decisions that can be easily implemented on the farm.
This is precisely the message Plantae sought to convey during its participation in SembrAI 2026: technology makes sense when it demonstrates its utility in the field.
The recognition received by Plantae reinforces a concept we consider fundamental: the digital transformation of agriculture is not merely about adopting more technology, but about ensuring that technology delivers real value while remaining sustainable.
A trade fair connecting innovation and agriculture
SembrAI 2026 has also established itself as a meeting point for the research community, businesses, and the agri-food sector. The presence of major technology companies, research centers, public authorities, cooperatives, and startups facilitated an exchange of diverse perspectives on the present and future of digital agriculture.
For Plantae, participating in this environment offered an opportunity to share expertise, listen to the needs of farmers and technicians, learn about new projects, and continue building connections within the AgriTech ecosystem.
At Plantae, we will continue working to bring these tools to the sector and contribute to an agriculture that is more connected, efficient, and knowledge-driven.
The Plantae team at SembrAI 2026: The future of farming is also cultivated through data. Sensors and artificial intelligence hold enormous potential, but their true impact is realized when they help solve specific problems and make life easier for those making daily decisions on their farms.
Article sources: Plantae agro
