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Gig East Source Showcase 2026

Since 2024, The Source has supported farmers, growers, and ag‑focused entrepreneurs as they explore new technologies and sustainable growing practices. Now, we’re excited to launch our very first Source Showcase an event designed to bring together innovators, growers, partners, and community members to highlight how real-world testing and hands-on experimentation can shape the future of agriculture in Wilson and beyond.

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DATE

May 28, 2026

TIME

Source Showcase & Ribbon Cutting

10:00am – 3:15pm : Eagles Center

4:00pm – 5:30pm: The Source

East of Innovation: How smart agriculture is changing eastern Carolina Wilson’s Smart Agriculture Test Bed moves from launch to active trials

Source Showcase Overview

Join us for a dynamic day of innovation, collaboration, and community as we celebrate progress at The Source and highlight emerging AgTech pilots, academic partnerships, and groundbreaking research shaping the future of agriculture in North Carolina.

The program will feature institutional updates, live technology demonstrations, university capstone presentations, pilot showcases, and insights from statewide AgTech research leaders. The day will conclude with a ceremonial ribbon cutting at The Source site followed by a reception and poster showcase.

This event brings together industry partners, higher education institutions, entrepreneurs, and community leaders to spotlight innovation in agribusiness, agri-systems modeling, AI/IoT platforms, vertical farming, and wearable plant sensor technology.