ABOUT DATE 2024

The Davao City Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc. proudly presents its flagship event, the Davao Agri-Trade Expo (DATE). This year, DATE showcases cutting-edge agribusiness technologies, equipment, and services, while spotlighting Southern Philippines’ finest agricultural products. The expo is a platform for addressing socio-political challenges and embracing the latest innovations to drive the region’s agribusiness forward. As consumers increasingly value locally-grown food, DATE remains committed to creating economically viable opportunities that strengthen the agribusiness sector and reshape the future of agriculture. 

This year’s theme "Agriculture 4.0: Transforming Agribusiness in the Digital Age" highlights the integration of digital technologies in agricultural practices slated on September 19-21, 2024, at SMX Convention Center, Lanang, Davao City. We remain committed to its objective of fostering economic growth in Mindanao by promoting sustainable and innovative agricultural practices. This year's DATE will be a three-day event featuring Precision and Smart Agriculture, Big Data Analytics, Internet of Things (Iot), Blockchain Technology, AI & Machine Learning, Robotics and Automation in Farming, Climate Smart Agriculture, Halal Agriculture, Agri Eco-Tourism, Young Agripreneurs, Agri Financing & Technical Seminars. 

We will showcase market disruptions, technological advancement, and creative strategies to address prevalent challenges. Let's delve into how technology is utilized to tackle critical issues like food security, climate change, plant diseases, and market access - and discuss the role that you and your business can and should undertake in this endeavor. There will be more than 80 exhibitors that will showcase innovative solutions, products, and services. This will also widen the opportunity for participating companies to reach bigger markets globally. This will also be a great opportunity for Agripreneurs to promote, create linkages, participate in business-to-business matching, and forge partnerships with other interested companies.