What’s happening?
Queensland’s top AgTech leaders have been selected to represent the state at evokeAG 2026, the Asia-Pacific’s premier agrifood innovation and investment event.
The event will be held in Melbourne on 17 and 18 February.
The Team Queensland delegation brings together Queensland-based startups, scaleups, entrepreneurs, primary producers and ecosystem enablers. They are driving innovative business models, products and services designed to boost profitability, productivity and sustainability in agriculture.
Delegates were selected by a cross-agency and industry panel.
Team Queensland is led by the Department of Primary Industries in partnership with the Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation.
The Queensland Government has committed to supporting AgTech innovators and primary producers looking to adopt new technologies, drive investment and deliver economic growth.
Among the delegates is Rowena Beveridge, General Manager of Food Leaders Australia at Toowoomba and Surat Basin Enterprise in Toowoomba.
Why it matters
Department of Primary Industries Acting Deputy Director-General Ashley Bacon said the delegation will showcase Queensland’s capability to global leaders and investors.
“From bold ideas to real-world solutions, this delegation will highlight how our innovators are helping to achieve Queensland’s shared vision of driving primary production output to $30 billion by 2030,” Mr Bacon said.
He said the delegation also reflects regional strength.
“With most delegates located outside of South East Queensland, the team demonstrates the state’s commitment to building innovation across all regions, leveraging Queensland’s diverse landscapes and unique opportunities to implement cutting-edge AgTech solutions.
“Now in its fourth year, Team Queensland continues to reinforce the state’s position as a driving force in AgTech innovation, sustainability and productivity.”
Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation Deputy Director-General of Innovation Jasmine Vreugdenburg highlighted the broader impact.
“Supporting a Queensland delegation to evokeAG strengthens our innovation pipeline by expanding networks, accelerating collaboration and unlocking commercial opportunities that help position Queensland for future economic growth and global competitiveness,” Ms Vreugdenburg said.
“evokeAG gives Queensland enterprises the platform they need to share knowledge, accelerate great ideas and drive productivity and growth across our primary industries.
“By bringing together researchers, investors and industry leaders, evokeAG strengthens vital connections and delivers fresh insights that help Queensland innovators access new pathways to scale Queensland-made solutions to the world.”
Local impact
Rowena Beveridge is General Manager of Food Leaders Australia at TSBE and an ecosystem builder for the region.
She leads strategy and partnerships that link agribusiness, research, government and global markets.
Her work focuses on identifying opportunities, removing barriers and supporting businesses to scale.
She drives value-add manufacturing, ESG-aligned practices, emerging industries and international engagement to strengthen the Darling Downs and Queensland innovation ecosystem.
Through programs, delegations and industry networks, TSBE connects regional agribusinesses with technology providers, investors, researchers and global partners.
Her work supports innovation adoption, commercialisation and market development. It strengthens supply chains, boosts sustainability, builds industry readiness and enhances regional competitiveness across the food and fibre sector.
At evokeAG, she is seeking to identify new agtech solutions, connect with national and international partners and bring practical innovations back to apply locally.
Insights from the event will be shared with regional agribusinesses to create opportunities, strengthen networks and support practical outcomes for the Darling Downs and wider Queensland.
By the numbers
The delegation reflects both scale and investment in innovation.
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16 Queensland AgTech leaders will attend evokeAG 2026, representing startups, producers and ecosystem enablers across the state.
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The event takes place on 17 and 18 February in Melbourne, positioning Queensland enterprises in front of Asia-Pacific agrifood investors and innovators.
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Each selected delegate will receive a full-rate registration ticket valued at $1,750, granting access to the full program.
Zoom in
Team Queensland brings together a mix of startups, scaleups, entrepreneurs, primary producers and ecosystem enablers.
Many of the delegates are located outside South East Queensland, highlighting regional participation in innovation.
The selection process was led by a cross-agency and industry panel, reinforcing a coordinated approach across government and industry.
Zoom out
evokeAG is recognised as the Asia-Pacific’s premier agrifood innovation and investment event.
Now in its fourth year, Team Queensland continues to build on previous delegations, strengthening the state’s profile in AgTech innovation, sustainability and productivity.
The delegation forms part of Queensland’s broader strategy to grow primary production and build global competitiveness through innovation.
What to look for next?
Following EvokeAG 2026, hopefully this will turn to new connections, partnerships and insights are applied across Queensland.
For Toowoomba and the Darling Downs, that means practical innovations, stronger industry networks and clearer pathways to scale Queensland-made food and fibre solutions.