Bringing together the brightest minds in the water economy, conservation, automation and Artificial Intelligence, we invite you to an insightful forum where global experts share real-world projects pushing the boundaries of precision irrigation. Experts will highlight real world projects where over 17% yield increase is achieved, while reducing total water usage and the science behind it. This work is transforming how farm enterprises execute their farming strategies for durable profitability in an ever challenging market. Building on this technological foundation, we dive into new markets that turn water conservation into a profitable initiative for every stakeholder in the critical water chain.
Building Resilient
& Profitable Agriculture
Keynotes, brunch & networking
Join global experts to see first-hand how science-backed agronomy, intelligent automation, AI-driven irrigation, and emerging water markets are empowering growers and investors to increase yields, reduce input costs, enhance land values, and unlock new revenue streams for a ever challenging agriculture landscape.
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Meet a few of the Presenters
Sean Mahoney
Director of Plant Health
Bennett
Sean is a seasoned business executive with proven track record of driving profitability in asset management and agribusiness sectors. Pioneering technology led precision ag practices that drive increased production values, increased yield and sustainable growing practices.
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Jordan Hirschmann
CEO
Branif Systems
With over 14 years of industry experience, Jordan has helped shape the evolution of precision agriculture through FutureOps and is at the forefront of bringing practical, safe, and reliable AI into agricultural operations to transform how growers manage water, improve productivity, and drive profitability.
David Greenstein
CEO
Airrigate
David, Co-Founder and CEO of Airrigate, is a visionary entrepreneur. His commitment to water conservation is deeply personal, working with Relate Water to build accessible and clean wells for communities in Africa. He has led multiple public companies, where sustainability was key to his initiatives.
Yasir Ahmad
Partner for Sustainability and Climate
EY
Yasir is a leader in audit and assurance, focusing on climate change and sustainability. He leads a team supporting global conservation projects across corporate and governmental landscapes. Based in Dubai, he sees the urgent need for a water-secure future.
Triple Threat Playbook
Sean Mahoney
Healthier Soil + Smarter Water = More Profitable Acres
Leading agricultural enterprises and landowners are leveraging proven, science-backed strategies that combine healthier soils, data-driven agronomy, and precision irrigation to increase land values, reduce input costs, and maximize per-acre profitability.The Triple Threat Playbook brings these strategies together to deliver measurable financial returns, season after season—transforming smarter farming practices into lasting competitive advantages.
The Automation Lever
Jordan Hirschmann
Fast, reliable and intelligent irrigation execution is the lever.
Discover how leading agricultural enterprises are turning precision agronomy and irrigation strategies into measurable results through intelligent automation. Explore how Branif's FutureOps platform connects field infrastructure, real-time data, and AI-driven intelligence to automate irrigation decisions, optimize water and energy use, reduce operational complexity, and deliver consistent, scalable performance across agricultural operations.
Monetizing Water Conservation
Yasir Ahmad & David Greenstein
Transforming water conservation into revenue
The next frontier of the water economy, where smarter irrigation and measurable water savings create new revenue streams for agricultural enterprises is here. Explore how Airrigate and EY is connecting growers with emerging water credit markets and corporate sustainability initiatives, transforming water conservation into a new profit center that increases per-acre profitability and rewards responsible water stewardship.
The event
Agenda
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Arrive and engage in networking with attendees, presenters, and industry water experts.
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Keynote presentations, including live demonstrations during brunch, with opportunities for questions and answers after each session.
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
Conclusion of the brunch event. Participants are encouraged to engage with presenters, sponsors, and continue networking after the event.
Join us Thursday, January 14th at 10:00am
Join us for an exclusive educational and networking brunch overlooking the Pacific Ocean at the Newport Beach Country Club. Connect with fellow California leaders who are at the forefront of irrigation technology.
An event for California professionals
leading Enterprise Farming
Farm Management Professionals
Individuals responsible for managing, operating, or owning large scale farming operations. Those looking to add value to their stakeholders by increasing production, land value and drive efficiency to meet ever growing KPIs.
Agriculture Professionals
Commercial growers, farm operators, agronomists, irrigation specialists, crop consultants, and agricultural executives responsible for optimizing crop performance, operational efficiency, and farm profitability.
Designed for industry professionals seeking to leverage science-backed agronomic strategies, precision irrigation, intelligent automation, and emerging technologies to reduce input costs, improve yields, conserve resources, and drive measurable per-acre profitability across modern agricultural operations.
Land Owners/Managers/Investors
Agricultural landowners, institutional investment groups, farmland asset managers, family offices, and private equity firms responsible for managing and maximizing the performance of agricultural real estate portfolios.
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Building Resilient & Profitable Agriculture Supports Relate Water
Technology With Purpose: Supporting Relate Water
Relate Water is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit transforming lives through access to safe drinking water in Sub-Saharan Africa. At our event, hear founder Stacy Haase share a bold mission: bringing clean, life-sustaining water to over 1 million people.
Already bringing clean water to 5 villages and growing.
Here are some frequently asked questions about this event
The New AI Irrigation Economy Event
Brought to you by Branif Systems, Motorola Solutions, EY and Airrigate
Where is the event?
The event will be held at the Newport Beach Country Club, specifically in the Ocean Boardroom. Clear signage will guide you upon arrival.
When is the event?
Scheduled for Wednesday, July 8th, the event will take place from 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM. Attendees are encouraged to arrive 30 minutes in advance and stay post-event for networking.
Brunch Menu
Brunch will feature a selection of gourmet offerings, including an Avocado Toast station, pancakes, French toast, eggs Benedict, fresh seasonal fruit, and freshly brewed coffee and teas. If you have any dietary restrictions or preferences, please indicate them in your RSVP — it would be our pleasure to accommodate you.
Is there a room block if I am travelling?
Yes! Please select the Room Block option on the form submission from the Pendry Hotel.
What is the dress code for the event?
The attire for this event is business casual.
Who should attend?
This event is intended for professionals and leaders in medium to large scale agriculture who manage over 1000 acres or more who are in need of driving meaningful yield improvements while also driving conservation for their mutual stakeholders.