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LAS VEGAS, MARCH 11-12, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n Explore Expanded Expo Hall with 200+ Exhibitors, Be Inspired by Two Compelling Keynotes, Sit in on Educational Conference Sessions including NEW Cannabis Track, Networking Events<\/em><\/p>\n Las Vegas, NV (March 4, 2025)\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013Indoor Ag-Con,<\/a>\u00a0the largest and leading trade show and conference dedicated to vertical farming | greenhouse | controlled environment agriculture, will open its biggest show to date at its new home at Westgate Las Vegas, \u00a0March 11-12, 2025 for its 12th<\/sup>\u00a0annual edition. This must-attend Conference and Trade Show brings together farmers, growers, ag tech leaders, suppliers, advocates and enthusiasts under one roof to experience all that Indoor Ag-Con has to offer:\u00a0200+ Exhibitors, Keynotes, Networking Events, Conference Sessions<\/strong>\u00a0and more.<\/p>\n In 2025, the\u00a0Expo Hall<\/strong>\u00a0has expanded featuring 200+ world-class exhibitors and sponsors showcasing the most cutting-edge technologies, products and services in the indoor agriculture industry from lighting and control systems to substrates, equipment, irrigation systems and much more. Key Exhibitors including,\u00a0Berger<\/strong><\/a>,<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/a>Bio 520<\/strong><\/a>,<\/strong><\/a>Nourse<\/strong><\/a>,<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/a>Philips<\/strong><\/a>,<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/a>Promix<\/strong><\/a>,<\/a>\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0<\/a>and\u00a0\u00a0Canna<\/strong>, Cropking, Nova Aeroponics,\u00a0bpgrower.com<\/a>, BVB Substrates, Griffin, Siemens, Sollum<\/strong>\u00a0and many more.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>The\u00a0Indoor Ag-Con and\u00a0Inside Grower<\/em>\u00a0<\/a>magazine are proud to announce the inaugural\u00a0CEAs \u2014 Cultivating Excellence Awards.<\/em><\/a>\u00a0This prestigious new awards program, sponsored by bpgrower,com, \u00a0is designed to recognize and celebrate excellence, innovation, and leadership within the controlled environment agriculture (CEA) sector, spotlighting achievements across three categories: Operational Excellence, Good Stewardship, and Product Innovation.\u00a0 The winners will be announced at a gala luncheon on Tuesday, March 11 during the 2025 edition.<\/p>\n Each year, Indoor Ag-Con features compelling\u00a0Keynote Presentations\u00a0and this\u00a0year the\u00a0CEA Alliance,<\/a>\u00a0the membership trade association representing vertical farms and greenhouse producers, will be presenting the opening morning \u2018State of the Industry\u2019 keynote address.\u00a0\u00a0Titled \u201cCEA State of the Industry,\u201d this moderated discussion will be held on Tuesday, March 11, 8am. During the keynote, leaders of the CEA Alliance will share their views on the state of the industry, focusing on today\u2019s challenges and tomorrow\u2019s opportunities.<\/p>\n Moderated by\u00a0\u00a0CEA Alliance<\/a>\u00a0Executive Director Tom Stenzel, the keynote panel includes leaders across the CEA landscape: Tisha Livingston, President, 80 Acres and CEO,\u00a0Infinite Acres<\/a>, Skip Hulett, Vice President and General Counsel,\u00a0NatureSweet<\/a>\u00a0and Abby Prior, Chief Commercial Officer,\u00a0BrightFarms<\/a>.<\/p>\n The\u00a0Day 2 keynote session, \u201cTrends in Canada: Insights from Leading CEA Growers Across the Nation\u201d, is scheduled for 8 AM PST on March 12, 2025. This session will feature a dynamic panel of Canadian CEA leaders\u00a0sharing insights into the latest industry innovations, sustainability strategies, and business growth opportunities.<\/p>\n Moderated by Trina Semenchuk, Founder,\u00a0Little Greenhouse That Could, the keynote panel includes Bahram Rashti, CEO & Co-Founder,\u00a0UP Vertical Farms, Gabriel Forero, Head Grower,\u00a0Sunterra Greenhouse, and Val\u00e9rie Terrault, Sales & Marketing Director,\u00a0Gen V.<\/p>\n The Conference features two jam-packed days of educational and insightful sessions from 80+ speakers in five tracks including\u00a0Technical Grower, Trends, Planning & Operations, Cannabis and the International Sprout Growers Association 33rd<\/sup>\u00a0Annual Convention\u00a0<\/strong>track. Indoor Ag-Con\u2019s Conference sessions span multiple topics including\u00a0\u201cSeeds to Success: Maximizing Yield From the Ground Up<\/strong>\u201d, \u201cAI, Robotics, and IoT: Sowing the Seeds of Technological Transformation in CEA\u201d, \u201cCrafting Excellence: Ensuring Product Integrity in Cannabis Cultivation\u201d,\u00a0<\/strong>among others\u00a0that are making an impact on the indoor agriculture industry.\u00a0For a full list of Conference sessions, visit\u00a0https:\/\/indoor.ag\/conference<\/a>\u2013<\/a>program\/<\/a><\/p>\n The success of the 2024 Pre-Event CEA Food Safety Workshop has led to an expanded offering for 2025 in partnership with Ceres University. Ahead of the March 11-12, 2-2025 Indoor Ag-Con , two comprehensive workshops will be held, specifically tailored for professionals in controlled environment agriculture (CEA) and vertical farming. These sessions provide food safety managers, quality assurance personnel, and executives with the opportunity to deepen their expertise and revalidate HACCP Certification.<\/p>\n The CEA Food Safety Workshops, scheduled for\u00a0March 10, 2025<\/strong>, include:<\/p>\n Internal Review Programs for Food Safety Managers & Quality Assurance Personnel Executive Level Food Safety The\u00a0\u00a0International Sprout Growers Association (ISGA)<\/a>\u00a0will hold its\u00a033rd Annual Convention<\/a>\u00a0alongside Indoor Ag-Con\u2019s 2025 edition. The addition of ISGA\u2019s educational track will give Indoor Ag-Con attendees access to sessions exploring the latest in sprout production, food safety, and sprout-based nutrition, while ISGA members will benefit from the full scope of Indoor Ag-Con\u2019s expansive expo floor, educational sessions, and networking events.\u00a0<\/p>\n Mix and mingle with new and old friends at daily networking events including the\u00a0Vivid Canopy Panel & Networking Event<\/strong>\u00a0on March 11, 3-5pm hosted by GLASE \u2013 the Greenhouse Lighting and Systems Engineering Consortium. New this year, the\u00a0Women in CEA Luncheon Networking event<\/strong>\u00a0will take place on March 12, 12pm fostering a collaborative and supportive environment through the power of networking, information and resource sharing.\u00a0 The Aquaponics Association will also host sessions and networking opportunities during the event.\u00a0In addition, attendees can enjoy\u00a0Conference Lunches, Expo Hall Happy Hour<\/strong>, \u00a0the new \u201cThat\u2019s A Wrap\u201d closing session and celebration and many more fun and engaging events.\u00a0<\/p>\n Back by popular demand since launching in 2024, the Cannabis track provides targeted insights into cultivation practices, product development, and compliance challenges specific to this high-value sector. Experts will address the unique considerations of cannabis production, from genetics and growing methods to packaging and branding. Key sessions include: \u201cThe State of the Industry and Future Prospects | Cannabis Crossroads\u201d, \u201cPrecision Growth: Crop Steering Techniques in Cannabis Cultivation\u201d \u201cGenetic Frontiers: Innovating Cannabis Breeding in CEA\u201d, \u201cIntra-Canopy vs. Sub-Canopy Lighting: Enhancing Cannabis Cultivation with Advanced Lighting Strategies\u201d\u00a0<\/strong>and\u00a0\u201cCrafting Excellence: Ensuring Product Integrity in Cannabis Cultivation\u201d.<\/strong><\/p>\n Indoor Ag-Con is\u00a0the<\/em>\u00a0place to check out the latest products, services and technologies in the industry. Must-see debuts include:\u00a0Climate Control Systems<\/strong>\u00a020\u2032 Nebula Grow Pod,\u00a0Hoogendoorn<\/strong>\u00a0introducing IIVO Compact+, a powerful yet accessible solution designed for smaller-scale growers,\u00a0Bosman Van Zaal<\/strong>\u00a0Polariks \u2013 a gateway to the future of data-driven excellence,\u00a0Da Ros<\/strong>\u00a0will showcase its new tray for baby leaf production,\u00a0Innovative Growers Equipment (IGE) & Hydrofarm<\/strong>\u00a0Growtainers\u00ae Tissue Culture Labs, a cutting-edge tissue culture shipping container,\u00a0VelociGro Inc\u2019s<\/strong>\u00a0HYPERroots FT seed starter plugs, HYPERroots FT Microgreen mats, and HYPERroots Liquid,\u00a0Percival Scientific<\/strong>\u00a0hydroponic chamber,\u00a0anu<\/strong>\u00a0Modular Appliance Display for Education & Training and Next-Generation Pure Produce Container, among others<\/p>\n While browsing 200+ exhibitors, stop by the ever-popular\u00a0Expo Theater<\/strong>\u00a0where industry leaders take the stage for 45-minute presentations addressing hot topics in the industry.\u00a0 From \u201cGrowing Minds: Integrating Controlled Environment Agriculture in K-12 Education for a Healthier Future\u201d\u00a0<\/strong>to\u00a0\u201cNot All Hope is Lost: Vertical Farming\u2019s Future and Lessons From the Past\u201d<\/strong>, the Expo Hall will be filled to the brim with innovations and inspiration.\u00a0<\/p>\n Indoor Ag-Con and\u00a0Sollum Technologies<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0are pleased to announce the recipients of the inaugural Sollum Student Scholarship to Indoor Ag-Con: Erica Hernandez and Brandan Shur. These two outstanding PhD students, both conducting research in controlled environment agriculture (CEA), will receive an all-expense-paid opportunity to attend the March 11-12, 2025, edition at the Westgate Las Vegas.\u00a0For more information, please visit\u00a0www.indoor.ag<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n1.\u00a0Innovation in Every Aisle<\/h2>\n
2.\u00a0NEW CEAs Awards Program<\/strong><\/h2>\n
3.\u00a0Compelling Keynotes<\/h2>\n
4.\u00a0Robust Conference Featuring FIVE In-Depth Tracks<\/h2>\n
4. Safety-First: EXPANDED Food Safety Pre-Event Workshops<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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<\/strong>1:30 PM \u2013 5:30 PM \u00a0<\/p>\n5.\u00a0Growing Together-Two Shows In one<\/h2>\n
6. Cultivating Connections: Networking and Social Events\u00a0<\/h2>\n
7.\u00a0High Yields: Cannabis Takes Center Stage<\/strong><\/h2>\n
8.\u00a0What\u2019s New: Be The First to Experience Product Debuts<\/h2>\n
9.\u00a0Quick Insights:\u00a0Expo Theater Stage Sessions<\/h2>\n
10.\u00a0Next Gen<\/strong><\/h2>\n