CEAg World Conference and Expo 2025

About the Event

💡 The Leading U.S. Event for Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA)

The CEAg World Conference and Expo 2025 is the must-attend annual event for growers, innovators, and stakeholders shaping the future of Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) — including greenhouses, vertical farms, hydroponics, aquaponics, high tunnels, and hoop houses. Whether you're a start-up, scale-up, or industry leader, CEAg World offers unmatched insights, hands-on solutions, and strategic partnerships to power year-round, sustainable food production.

🎯 Why You Should Attend

✅ Advance Food Under Cover™: Learn directly from pioneers and practitioners using advanced technology to grow food in protected environments.
✅ Explore the Innovation Expo: Discover game-changing solutions on the expo floor and Innovation Stage, from AI & automation to climate-smart lighting and energy-efficient systems.
✅ Collaborate With Experts: Dive into grower success stories, crop-specific strategies, and regional energy solutions.
✅ Workshops & Tours: Add-on pre-conference workshops and exclusive off-site visits for deeper learning and practical takeaways.
✅ Grow Together: Network with a curated community of greenhouse managers, vertical farm operators, ag-tech providers, real estate developers, and policy influencers.

📋 Topics on the Agenda

  • ✔️ Grower Success Stories & Business Models

  • ✔️ Soft Fruits, Mushrooms, Leafy Greens: Best Practices

  • ✔️ AI, Automation & Data-Driven Ag

  • ✔️ Climate Control, Lighting & Irrigation Tech

  • ✔️ Water & Energy Efficiency in CEA

  • ✔️ Labor & Workforce Development

  • ✔️ Vertical Farming Trends

  • ✔️ Regional Economic Development

  • ✔️ Financial Planning, ROI & Tax Incentives

  • ✔️ Scaling Sustainable Indoor Operations

👤 Who Attends?

  • Greenhouse Growers & Vertical Farmers

  • Hydroponic & Aquaponic Specialists

  • AgTech Startups & Solution Providers

  • Food Supply Chain & Retail Leaders

  • Agronomists, Educators & Researchers

  • Policy Makers & Economic Developers

  • Sustainability Officers & Environmental Consultants

🔧 Pre-Conference Workshops

🗓️ November 19, 2025
Hands-on, topic-specific sessions covering real-world CEA practices, tech implementation, and farm optimization strategies.

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