globalaginvesting

ABOUT GAI

The leader in connecting the
global agriculture investment community

Through its agriculture investment conference series and popular media offerings, the Global AgInvesting team provides investors and agribusiness operators with actionable, strategic market intelligence in areas such as farmland and timberland assets, private equity opportunities, sustainable and impact investing, food production and agriculture technologies.

Events & Webinars
GAI produces the world’s largest gatherings of agriculture investors and sector stakeholders. Our networking-driven conference series and interactive webinars provide unparalleled learning and  insight and knowledge sharing, with interactive talks, panel discussions and case studies presented by our preeminent network of industry veterans and experts.

GAI Media
Over 12,000 players at every level of the ag value chain use GAI News blog posts, social media feeds and AgInvesting Weekly and AgTech Intel newsletters each week to keep abreast of deals, trends, and business developments impacting investment strategies. GAI News features profiles of industry executives, news of regional opportunities, thought leadership articles on current trends, and more. Subscribe to GAI newsletters and conference updates to stay abreast of ag investing market developments.

Sister Divisions

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The advisory team at HighQuest Partners leverages deep industry experience to develop tailored operating and investment strategies that address a range of opportunities and challenges for companies, financial investors, trade organizations and service providers across the global food and agricultural value chain. www.highquestconsulting.com

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The Women in Agribusiness Summit (WIA) is where professional women go to stay on top of industry developments and innovations, while engaging in a vibrant community of career-minded women. WIA also hosts meet-ups year-round for networking, features membership options, and presents annual awards. Annual events are held in the U.S. and Europe. www.womeninag.com

A newly refocused event and news platform featuring innovative and emerging value-added opportunities for farmers, grain handlers, processors, food marketers, startups, equipment and technology providers, and more. Previously titled the Organic & Non-GMO Forum, the event has expanded to meet industry need. The news, previously titled Oilseed & Grain News, follows suit by providing the most current and pressing information to readers through a weekly newsletter called Unconventional Ag Newswww.unconventionalag.com

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Ag Club brings together individuals from all sectors of the agribusiness, food, and ag investing market industries to exchange ideas, grow networks, stay in tune with trends and promote success among regional stakeholders. Club luncheons take place in many cities, including New York, Chicago, Des Moines, San Francisco, Boston, Washington D.C., and London. Learn more.

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AgTech Nexus (ATN), affiliated closely with GAI, is building the community of forward thinking entrepreneurs and investors who are changing the trajectory of the global food system. ATN events provide an intensive look at the potential impact of current trends on agtech deal flow. www.agtechnexus.com

Our History



  • 2009

    The Beginning

    In response to ballooning interest spurred by the financial crisis, Global AgInvesting launches the first investors’ conference focused on the growing market for farmland investment.

  • 2010

    Demand is Overwhelming

    The flagship program doubles in attendee size (and doubles again the following year, becoming the world's most well attended agriculture investment conference), with an expanded focus on investing across the entire value chain, filling a void in the market to understand investing needs to meet the overwhelming growth in global demand.

  • 2013

    Brand Expansion

    Between 2011 and 2015, Global AgInvesting expands to include landmark events in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, as well as AgTech Nexus, to allow current allocators, farm and fund managers to connect around specific regional concerns, including sustainability and food security, efficiency, while assessing agriculture/agtech as a viable, rapidly growing asset class.

  • 2019

    GAI Rankings & Trends Report

    According to the inaugural report created by HighQuest Partners, AUM in the global F&A sector totaled more than $131 billion in 2019.

  • 2020

    COVID and the Pivot to Virtual

    GAI moved all of its 2020 offerings to digital experiences in response to the coronavirus pandemic. We look forward to bringing the community back together again in person in 2021.

Learn More

If you are interested in learning more and have any questions, please visit our contact page to send us an email or feel free to give us a call. We would be happy to connect with you about our upcoming events as well as GAI News subscription options. Thank you!

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