Our digital broadcast series – with broadcasts in November and December - will serve as a platform for greenhouse operators, vertical farm growers, retailers, seed companies, food manufacturers, hospitality providers, investors, policymakers, start-ups, and tech providers to explore the very latest opportunities in controlled environment agriculture (CEA)
Across the two broadcasts, expert speakers will share their perspectives on strategies for sustainable growth, covering topics such as investment risks, scaling challenges, strategic partnerships, government policies, and paths to profitability. Both broadcasts will also feature an interactive panel discussion, allowing the audience to pose questions to our expert guests.
The broadcasts will be presented and moderated by AgTechNavigator’s Editors across the globe, from North America to Europe and Asia, drilling down into the need-to-know developments set to shape CEA into 2026.
The event is FREE and pre-registration is required.
The first broadcast, on Nov 13, is titled ‘Financing & Scaling CEA – Strategies for Resilient Growth’. As the CEA industry navigates a capital-intensive and evolving landscape, this session will explore strategies for sustainable growth amid market shifts. Industry leaders will share insights into managing investment risks, overcoming scaling challenges, and building resilient business models. We’ll examine the role of strategic partnerships the influence of government policies, and the pathways to profitability.
Speakers include Dave Chen, CEO, Equilibrium Capital and Matthew Lohr, Virginia Secretary of Agriculture & Forestry
The second broadcast, on December 4, is framed ‘From Field to Vertical - Transforming Fresh Produce Production’. It will assess how growers can successfully integrate vertical farming, greenhouses, and open-field production to build resilient, profitable systems that truly meet the needs of the fresh produce industry. It will also explore how technology and market strategies are reshaping controlled environment agriculture - from energy-efficient greenhouse designs and AI-driven automation to robotics and advanced data tools. Industry leaders will share practical success stories and explore how localised production, private labels, and specialty-driven models can help CEA-grown produce gain traction in a competitive retail and food service market.
Speakers include Martin C. Ruebelt, CSO, NatureSweet and Yan Branco, Director - Produce Sourcing Innovation & CEA Development, Sobey.
If you can’t make the live broadcast, registration enables you to watch on demand at any time of your convenience.