SPRING MEETINGS 2026 From Commitment to Success: Reaching 300 Million Farmers through AgriConnect Thursday, April 16, 2026 8:45-9:15 AM EDT/UTC-4 (local time) © 2026 The World Bank Group,

https://live.worldbank.org/en/event/2026/spring-meetings-reaching-300-million-farmers-through-agriconnect?cid=ECR_E_NewsletterWeekly_EN_EXT&deliveryName=DM278832 How can agritech and digital tools help farmers increase productivity, access markets, and grow incomes at scale? Agritech (agricultural technology) can reduce risks, improve access to finance and enable real-time decision-making the farm. When scaled, these solutions can drive real economic growth and create jobs across the food sector. The World Bank Group is advancing access to technology through AgriConnect, an initiative to help 300 million farmers move from subsistence to surplus. This session will highlight practical examples of how agritech solutions are already improving production and market access, and what it takes to move from pilot projects to large-scale impact. The discussion will examine the main barriers to scale, including access to finance, infrastructure, and market systems. It will also explore how governments, investors, and companies can work together to reduce risk, build enabling ecosystems, and support adoption. Join us live on April 16 to explore how coordinated public and private action can turn innovation into large-scale impact—supporting jobs, food systems, and economic growth. © 2026 The World Bank Group,