CEA Summit East 2026 – Danville, Virginia
About the Event
The CEA Summit East is an annual two-day event designed to unite Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) stakeholders from across industry and academia. Its is co-hosted by:
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Indoor Ag-Con, the premier trade show & conference producer in indoor farming
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CEA Innovation Center, a collaboration between Virginia Tech and the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (IALR)
The event aims to foster collaboration, showcase innovation, and accelerate growth in greenhouse growing, indoor farming, and vertical agriculture.
🎯 Event Focus
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💡 Education: Learn from top-tier experts, scientists, and business leaders through keynotes, panels, and breakout sessions.
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🤝 Networking: Engage with fellow professionals during meals, coffee breaks, and evening socials.
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🧪 Innovation Showcase: Explore tabletop exhibits featuring CEA technologies like AI, lighting, environmental controls, sensors, grow systems, and more.
👤 Who Should Attend?
Ideal for all CEA stakeholders:
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Vertical & Greenhouse Growers
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Facility Owners & Operators
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Scientists, Researchers & Students
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Government Agencies & Policymakers
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Technology Providers & Startups
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Equipment Manufacturers & Suppliers
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Architects, Builders & Developers
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Sales & Marketing Professionals
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Academic Institutions & Educators
🧑💼 Why Participate?
✅ Discover Cutting-Edge Tools
✅ Generate B2B Leads with Tabletops
✅ Build Cross-Sector Collaborations
✅ Exchange Research & Data with Experts
✅ Position Yourself as a Thought Leader