Singapore To Host Major Multi Stakeholder Virtual Event On Food Security & Sustainability In Partnership With UNDP & APEC

12 August 2021, Singapore – To address the potential impact to the global food system from the twin effects of the Covid-19 pandemic and climate change, government officials and top-level executives from the Asia Pacific region will be attending the Global Food Security & Sustainability Virtual Summit 2021 on 17 September 2021.

Singapore’s Minister for Sustainability and the Environment, Ms. Grace Fu will be delivering the opening address for the event. Providing the keynote address will be A/Prof Matthew Tan, the co-chair for Sustainable Development in Agriculture & Fishery Sectors for APEC Policy Partnership on Food Security on the topic: Global Food Security – The Next Frontier In The Agriculture And Aquaculture Industry.

Organized by The Pinnacle Group International, a leading conference organizer headquartered in Singapore, the event is formed in partnership with UNDP and APEC with the support of multi agencies and NGOs around the world. This event is positioned as the Pan Asian multi-agency and private sector event to facilitate policy, business, and technological exchanges amongst key stakeholders in the global food community.

The event is expected to feature 35 influential speakers who will cover a wide range of topics including macro and regulatory issues, food technology, food waste, financing, food security & sustainability, cold chain & logistics, and nutrition. The event agenda, set against the conference theme “Towards A Future Safe Global Food System” will be developed in consultation with members of the summit’s board of advisors.

The appointed board of advisors are:

• -  A/Prof Matthew Tan – Co-Chair for Sustainable Development in Agriculture & Fishery Sectors - APEC Policy Partnership on Food Security/CEO Asia, Assentoft Aqua Asia

• -  Professor William Chen - The Michael Fam Chair Professor and Director of NTU Food Science and Technology Co-Director, Future Ready Food Safety Hub @ NTU, Consultant, Asian Development Bank

• -  Mr. Lim Hui Jie - CEO, VisionTech Pte Ltd

• -  Mr. Eugene Wang - Co-Founder & CEO, Sophie’s BioNutrients Pte Ltd

  (Singapore)

• -  Mr. Rohit Behl - Interim CEO of EntomoVentures Pte. Ltd & Business

  Development Lead of Cellivate Technologies Pte Ltd

• -  Mr. Wee-Meng Thoo - Partner and Head Of Investments, Digital and

  Sustainability, Leonie Hill Capital

• -  Mr. Richard Hayler, CFO of Nutrition Technologies

• -  Mr. Robert (Bob) Nichol, Director Asia Pacific, Innovad Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd

• -  Mr. John Friedman, Executive Director, AgFunder Asia & GROW Accelerator

• -  Mr. Nick Hazell, CEO & Founder, v2food

• -  Ms. Mirte Gosker, Acting Managing Director, The Good Food Institute Asia

  Pacific

• -  Mr. Christoph Langwallner, Initiator of Nutritional Paradox & CEO and Co-

  Founder of WhatIF Foods

• -  Mr. John Cheng, Founder, and Managing Director Innovate 360

• -  Mr. Niels Arbjerg, Regional President of the Asia Pacific Region, Danfoss

• -  Mr. Tan Ernest, Head of Agribusiness & Animal Protein of United Overseas

  Bank Limited (UOB)’s Sector Solutions Group – Consumer Goods Group

  Wholesale Banking Division

• -  Dr. Ling Ka Yi, CTO & Co-Founder, Shiok Meats

• -  Mr. Saurabh Bajaj, CEO, Eat JUST Asia

• -  Mr. Yuki Hanyu, Founder & CEO at Integriculture Inc

• -  Ms. Elizabeth Hernandez, Head of External Affairs and Sustainability, Asia

  Pacific, Corteva Agriscience

• -  Mr. Steve Rhodes, Chairman & CEO of Trendlines Investments Group

• -  Ms. Nathalie Lung, Program Manager for the Food Technology Accelerator

  Programs, Brinc

• -  Ms. Rebecca Vaught, Founder, Van Heron Labs

• -  Mr. William Koo, Managing Director, Temasek Life Sciences Accelerator

  (‘TLA’)

• -  Dr. Andrew Powell, CEO, Asia BioBusiness

• -  Mr. Puis Chong, Managing Director, Mergers, Acquisitions & Divestitures,

  Deloitte Financial Advisory SEA

• -  Mr. Dominique Kull, Co-Founder, and CEO, SGProtein

The current confirmed prestigious panel of speakers are:

• -  Ms. Grace Fu, Minister for Sustainability and The Environment - Republic of Singapore

• -  A/Prof Matthew Tan, Co-Chair for Sustainable Development in Agriculture & Fishery Sectors - APEC Policy Partnership on Food Security/ CEO Asia, Assentoft Aqua Asia

• -  Mr. Riad Meddeb, Director ad-interim of UNDP Global Centre for Technology, Innovation and Sustainable Development(GC-TISD)

• -  Mr. Eric Paillard, Managing Director, Adisseo Asia Pacific

• -  Ms. Cecilia Ku, General Manager, Delta Electronics International Singapore

• -  Mr. Torben Funder-Kristensen, Head of Public and Industry Affairs, Danfoss

  Climate Segment, Danfoss A/S (Denmark)

• -  Dr. Sun Hui, Chief Engineer of the Academy of the National Food and Strategic

  Reserves Administration of China

• -  Ms. Mirte Gosker, Acting Managing Director, The Good Food Institute Asia

  Pacific

• -  Mr. Nick Hazell, CEO & Founder, v2food

• -  Mr. Tan Ernest, Head of Agribusiness & Animal Protein of United Overseas

  Bank Limited (UOB)’s Sector Solutions Group – Consumer Goods Group

  Wholesale Banking Division

• -  Mr. Christoph Langwallner, Initiator of Nutritional Paradox & CEO and Co-

  Founder of WhatIF Foods

• -  Dr. Viknish Krishnan-Kutty, Founder & CEO of Cellivate Technologies

• -  Mr. Eugene Wang, Co-Founder & CEO, Sophie’s BioNutrients Pte Ltd

  (Singapore)

• -  Mr. John Friedman, Executive Director, AgFunder and GROW Accelerator

• -  Mr. Robert (Bob) Nichol, Business Director - Asia Pacific, Innovad Asia Pacific

  Pte. Ltd

• -  Mr. Richard Hayler, CFO of Nutrition Technologies

• -  Mr. Rohit Behl, Interim CEO of EntomoVentures Pte. Ltd & Business

  Development Lead of Cellivate Technologies Pte Ltd

• -  Mr. Will Cowling, Marketing Manager, FMCG Gurus

• -  Mr. Wee Meng Thoo, Partner and Head Of Investments, Digital and

  Sustainability, Leonie Hill Capital

• -  Mr. Smith Taweelerdniti, CEO, Let’s Plant Meat – Managing Director, Nithi

  Foods Co. Ltd, Innovator & Entrepreneur

• -  Mr. Jean Pasternak, Strategy Director, Nasekomo

• -  Dr. Emily Chang, Professor, Department of Agriculture Economics, National

  Taiwan University

• -  Mr. Travin Singh, Founder & CEO, Crust Group

• -  Mr. Jean-Yves Chow, Agri-Food Sector Coverage Lead, Senior Vice-

  President, Asia & Oceania Corporate Banking Department, Sector Coverage

  Team, Mizuho Bank

• -  Mr. William Koo, Managing Director, Temasek Life Sciences Accelerator

  (‘TLA’)

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The organizers are expecting 700 participants to attend the online event. Global Food Security & Sustainability Virtual Summit 2021 is supported by the following sponsors:

For more information on the event, please visit:

https://pinnaclegroup.global/gfsss/ About

The Pinnacle Group International

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The Pinnacle Group International - CDMC is a leader in the conference industry in Asia, designing and launching its own brand of conferences and events. The Pinnacle Group is headquartered in Singapore with supporting regional offices in Shanghai and Philippines. The Company’s renowned brands of conferences and events cover a wide spectrum of industries including finance, energy, education, aviation, food security and sustainability and real estate.

Working In Partnership, GLASE, OptimIA, And LAMP Are Excited To Announce The First Annual Plant Lighting Short Course!

Dates: October 14 - November 18, 2021
Time: Thursdays 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. EDT
Presented by: GLASE, LAMP, OptimIA

More Info and Registration

About the Course

Working in partnership, GLASE, OptimIA, and LAMP are excited to announce the first annual Plant Lighting Short Course! This 6-week modular short course is designed to provide participants the opportunity to learn about all aspects related to the selection, implementation, and benefits of plant lighting systems. In each sequential module, attendees will use interactive tools to define their specific lighting requirements, hear from industry experts about available horticultural lighting systems, and learn how to compare different lighting strategies. By the end of the course, participants will be equipped to make informed decisions about the best options to meet their lighting needs.

Speakers

Bruce Bugbee (Utah State University)
Erik Runkle (Michigan State University)
Roberto Lopez (Michigan State University)
Neil Mattson (Cornell University)
Marc van Iersel (University of Georgia)
Jim Faust (Clemson University)
Kale Harbick (USDA ARS)
A.J. Both (Rutgers University)
Paul Sellew (Little Leaf Farms)
Travis Higginbotham (Harborside Group)
Paal Elfstrum (Wheatfield Gardens)
Tessa Pocock (Shenandoah Growers)
Drew Koschmann (Walters Gardens)
Kenneth Tran (Koidra)
Mark Blonquist (Apogee)
Michael Eaton (Cornell University)
Trevor Burns (PL Lighting)
Joe Sullivan - (Franklin Energy)
David Hawley (Fluence Bioengineering)
Ben Campbell (University of Georgia)
Tim Shelford (Cornell University)
Erico Mattos (GLASE)

Special Thanks To Our Industry Partners

Join today

If you have any questions or would like to know more about GLASE, please contact its executive director Erico Mattos at em796@cornell.edu

By the end of the course, participants will be equipped to make informed decisions about the best options to meet their lighting needs.

Event Webpage

The Global Food Security & Sustainability Virtual Summit 2021 "Towards A Future Safe Global Food System"

Overview

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The Global food system is at a critical stage and made worse by the COVID-19 pandemic. As many as 265 million people are threatened by famine, up 50% on last year; 700 million suffer from chronic hunger; and 2 billion more from malnutrition, with obesity and associated diet-related diseases increasing in all world regions. During the height of the pandemic with lockdowns, we have witnessed the collapse of the global food system with reports of food producers resorting to dumping their produce.

The food crisis faced during the pandemic is a wake-up call for both developed and developing countries of the looming crisis facing the world when the next major crisis hits us, be it climate change, pandemics, etc.

Website link: https://pinnaclegroup.global/gfsss/

Website Registration Link https://pinnaclegroup.global/gfsss/delegate-attendance-opportunities/

Linkedin event: https://www.linkedin.com/events/theglobalfoodsecurity-sustainab6786907097511669760/

Although the world has progressed significantly in terms of technology advancements in food production, food is not distributed in an equitable manner to regions, countries, households, and individuals. Government policies, availability of investments and technological know-how, and improved access to food supplies are key issues that meet the urgent food needs of the world’s growing population. New and innovative farming technologies such as high-tech agriculture and aquaculture methods that produce more yields inland and urban conditions offer hope for the future.

The Global Food Security & Sustainability Virtual Summit 2021 held on the 17th of September 2021, would be one of the most important events ever held to address the critical issues of food security from the local level to the global level, and from an interdisciplinary and systemic food systems perspective. The summit will invite multi-stakeholders from governmental organizations, private sector businesses, and NGOs to address the current disruptions and possible solutions on the world food supply chain. Discussions will also include issues surrounding sustainability issues and how societies and businesses can design more sustainable solutions in their entire food chain to minimize impact to the environment and reduce food waste

See You At This Landmark Event

Vertical Farming World To Meet In September

With the theme of ‘Raising Expectations’, the 2nd Vertical Farming World Congress will host industry members, from global leaders to new start-ups, on 20-22 September at a hybrid event online as well as in person.

“This will be the most substantial dedicated event of the year, featuring many of the world’s leading companies and technologies, offering unparalleled networking opportunities as well as training for new entrants,” commented Richard Hall, Chairman of event organiser Zenith Global.

“We’re hoping as many people as possible will attend in person, so we’ve selected a hotel within the London Heathrow airport complex. Many others will wish to join us online, using a platform that allows for full participation including networking and questions. One advantage for everyone is that all sessions will be recorded and available for review later,” he concluded.

Congress sessions and speakers include:

• Industry leadership panel with InFarm, Kalera, Plenty and YesHealth

• Market opportunity and strategy with HortAmericas, Rabobank, VeggiTech and Vertical Future

• Crop and technology innovation with 80 Acres, Bowery, Fork Farms, Grow Group IFS, Swegreen

  and Vertical Field

• Science briefing from NASA on vegetable production at the International Space Station

• Industry policy forum with industry associations from Africa, Japan, UK and US alongside

  Association for Vertical Farming and Farm Tech Society

• Regional pioneers AgroUrbana from Chile, UrbanKisaan from India and 808 Factory from Japan

• Customer and investor panels.

  Other highlights include:

• Agritecture workshops on planning an urban farming business

• Vertical Future farm visit and fresh produce tasting

• Presentation of 2021 Vertical Farming World Awards

• Welcome and networking receptions.

  The event is supported by Platinum sponsors Vertical Future and Intelligent Growth Solutions, and Gold sponsor CubicFarms. The awards are supported by Headline sponsor Cutlivatd.

  Full programme and booking details are available on www.zenithglobal.com/events/vfwc2021.

• For further information, email events@zenithglobal.com

The 5th AVF International Summit - The International Vertical Farming And New Food System Conference & Exhibition - 2nd - 3rd September, 2021 In Munich, Germany.

The Association for Vertical Farming (AVF) in official partnership with the German State of Bavaria through its Ministry of Economy and Ministry of Food, Agriculture & Forestry announces the 5th AVF International Summit – The International Vertical Farming and New Food System Conference & Exhibition -- on 2-3 September 2021 in Munich, Germany.

A hybrid event, it is designed to welcome back delegates and participants for in-person meetings, networking, and exchanges relating to innovations, investments, business opportunities, strategic partnerships, and cooperation in our vertical farming industry across the globe.

We have prepared a two-day program of world-class keynotes, panels, roundtables, break-out sessions, and startup pitches to get everyone up to speed with the latest crucial developments and emerging trends in the various subsectors of our dynamic global industry. In addition, we are also organizing workshops on artificial intelligence, insect protein, robotics, automation, and sustainability certification.

And what’s more the city of Munich -- with its centuries-old culture, gastronomy, art, and architecture together with its vibrant, contemporary, and fun-loving modern incarnation – is eagerly awaiting your visit.

See You All In September

Click Here To Reserve Your Early Bird Tickets!

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Another Week, Another Webinar! You are Invited To Join Us on The 17th of June For The: ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ FTS Virtual Round Table Talks HR in CEA

Agriculture, as a whole, has a wide range of labor and HR challenges. How can CEA help the horticulture industry overcome these problems? Join FarmTech, Ponic Jobs, and more experts from the field in this webinar to find out!

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Register For The Webinar >>

The webinar will be interactive, hosted via Zoom, and there is time reserved for a Q&A directly with the experts. Can't join live? Register now and you'll be able to watch the recording of the webinar at your convenience.​​​​​​​

​​​​​​​Join us on Thursday 17 June!

FTS virtual round table talks HR in CEA

Thursday 17 June 15:00 – 16:30 (GMT +2)​​​​​​​

Kyle BarnettFounder/Owner, Ponic Jobs​​​​​​​
Moderator

Todd DowningManaging Partner, Best Human Capital & Advisory Group​​​​​​​
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Charlotte VisserCOO, Viscon Group
Table guest

Lisanne MeulendijksSpecialist Vertical Farming, Delphy Improvement Center​​​​​​​
Table guest

Kate BrunswickStrategic Relationship Manager, Innovation AgriTech Group​​​​​​​
Table guest

Clement CardonAgriculture Policy Assistant, FarmTech Society
Table guest

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Sensei Ag CEO Sonia Lo Joins Indoor Ag-Con October '21 Keynote Line-Up

‘IMPROVING HUMAN WELLNESS ONE FARM AT A TIME’

SENSEI AG CEO SONIA LO TO LEAD KEYNOTE PRESENTATION AT
IN-PERSON OCTOBER 2021 INDOOR AG-CON

Lo To Discuss Sensei Ag’s Form Factor Agnostic & Scalable Approach to Indoor Agriculture on Monday, October 4, 2021

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JUNE 3, 2021  – Sensei Ag CEO Sonia Lo will lead the Indoor Ag-Con keynote presentation, “Improving Human Wellness One Farm At A Time,” on Monday, October 4, 2021 from 11:30 am – 12:20 pm. A headliner event at the October 4-5, 2021 edition of the premier trade show and conference for the indoor | vertical farming industry at the Hilton Orlando,  Lo’s discussion will focus on Sensei Ag’s form factor agnostic approach to building and expanding indoor farms.  

Themed “Growing Your Business,” Indoor Ag-Con will give attendees the opportunity to explore new resources on the expo floor and hear from Lo, other CEOs, thought leaders and industry experts from today’s cutting-edge farms and innovative companies.

 During her presentation, Lo will share more about Sensei Ag’s mission to improve human health and wellness by transforming indoor agriculture. The company’s uniquely vertically integrated value chain -- from seed conception to store shelves -- allows it to consistently deliver nutritious produce to consumers and actionable data to farmers. She will discuss the current challenges facing the indoor farming industry and how being a form factor agnostic company is a novel and necessary approach to overcoming such obstacles.

Tapped to head Sensei Ag in 2020, Sonia brings more than 32 years of combined agriculture, technology, and business experience to her leadership role. Lo began her career in technology, building her first tech venture as CEO of eZokaGroup, a UK-based internet startup that she sold in 2002. Following eZoka, Lo founded and served as Managing Director of Chalsys LLP, an advisory and direct investment firm which has invested over $120 million in 15 global growth-stage companies. From Chalsys, Lo became the Director of Localization and Global Content for Google, Inc.

Most recently, Ms. Lo was CEO of Crop One Holdings, Inc., a vertical farming company that owns a vertical farm in Massachusetts. Crop One is also part of a joint venture with Emirates Flight Catering in Dubai which is building one of the world’s largest vertical farms.

You can learn more about Sonia Lo and her Indoor Ag-Con keynote session here.

“We are very excited to have Sonia Lo join our keynote line-up. Her incredible background and proven leadership experience, coupled with the indoor farming innovations she and her Sensei Ag team are working on, promise to inspire our attendees, “ says Brian Sullivan, co-owner, Indoor Ag-Con LLC along with other event industry veterans Nancy Hallberg and Kris Sieradzki.

ROBUST 2021 CONFERENCE SCHEDULE NOW IN DEVELOPMENT

In addition to Sonia Lo’s keynote, look for additional announcements coming soon on other CEO keynote presentations planned for the October event. The 2021 conference will also include a full roster of panel discussions, fireside chats and presentations offering a deep dive into three core tracks – Business & Marketing, Science & Technology and Alternative Crops.

The extensive educational conference will be joined by other new initiatives and show highlights, including:

NEW LOCATION: HILTON ORLANDO – DISCOUNTED HOTEL RATES, TOO

Indoor Ag-Con’s Hilton Orlando venue makes it the perfect opportunity for a business vacation. Centrally located to all major theme parks and attractions, it is just minutes from the eclectic dining scene and entertainment of International Drive. What’s more, the Hilton Orlando resort sits on more than 26 acres of lush landscaping and tropical inspirations making it a true destination of its own. Indoor Ag-Con has arranged for discounted hotel rates for attendees and exhibitors starting as low as $129/night. Complete details are available on the show website.

NEW ASSOCIATION ALLIANCES

Indoor Ag-Con is also forging new alliances with other events, industry associations/groups that will play an integral role in its marketing outreach and conference programming. Look for partnership announcements coming soon.

EXPANDED EXHIBIT FLOOR & NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES

The Indoor Ag-Con team is working to bring even more resources for farmers/growers to explore across all sectors – everything from IT, energy, AI, and lighting solutions to substrates, vertical farming solutions, business services, and much more. Attendees and exhibitors alike will also have even more networking opportunities with daily luncheon sessions and receptions on the show floor.

QUICK FACTS:

WHEN: Monday, October 4 – Tuesday, October 5 , 2021

WHERE: Hilton Orlando, 6001 Destination Pkwy, Orlando, FL 32819

INFO: For information on exhibiting or attending visit www.indoor.ag or email hello@indoor.ag

ABOUT INDOOR AG-CON LLC

Founded in 2013, Indoor Ag-Con has emerged as the premier trade event for vertical farming | indoor agriculture, the practice of growing crops in indoor systems, using hydroponic, aquaponic and aeroponic techniques. The next edition is slated for October 4-5, 2021 at the Hilton Orlando.  Its events are crop-agnostic and touch all sectors of the business, covering produce, legal cannabis |hemp, alternate protein, and non-food crops. In December 2018, three event industry professionals – Nancy Hallberg, Kris Sieradzki, and Brian Sullivan – acquired Indoor Ag-Con LLC, setting the stage for further expansion of the events globally. www. indoor.ag

ABOUT SENSEI AG

Sensei Ag is a market-changing AgTech company on a mission to solve global gaps and inconsistencies in nutrition, food safety, and food security through the transformative power of data. Guided by the incomparable capabilities and insights of our founders, technology entrepreneur and Oracle Co-Founder Larry Ellison and esteemed physician and scientist Dr. David Agus, we design, develop and deploy cutting-edge agricultural technologies to build a better, more stable food supply that is capable of feeding our entire world nutritionally-relevant, delicious, affordable meals. We are the present and the future of farming, fostering agricultural innovations that will improve and support human health and wellness for decades to come. Sensei Ag: driven by data; grounded in science; focused on wellbeing. Learn more about our innovations in agriculture by visiting our website at sensei.ag and connecting with us on LinkedIn.

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Indoor Ag-Con, 950 Scales Road, Building #200,

Suwanee, GA 30024, United States

Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) 4.0 - Conference & Exhibition Day 2 - Friday 4th June - Attendee Tickets Still Available - 522 Attendees Registered

Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) 4.0

Day 2 Conference & Exhibition (Virtual)

Friday 4th June 2021

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CEA 4.0 Conference & Exhibition Day 2 is this Friday the 4th of June. With 522 industry attendees officially registered, we still have a small number of attendee tickets that have been made available for Conference Day 2 on Friday

Attendee tickets range from £14.99 - £19.99 per attendee.

Day 2 Conference Presenters

• Advanced Plant Growth Centre (APGC) - Derek Stewart, Director

• Algal Tech - Armando Leon, Founder & CEO

• AmplifiedAg - Don Taylor, CEO & Founder

• DAG Facilities - Mark Gemignani, CEO

• FarmTech Society (FTS) - Nicole Thorpe, Vice-Chair

• GlobalG.A.P. - Kristian Moeller, Managing Director

• Greens for Good by Farm Urban - Jens Thomas, Technical Director

• GroenLeven - Willem de Vries, Business Innovation Manager

• Growfoam - Niels Steenvoorden, Chief Commercial Officer

• Intelligent Growth Solutions - David Farquhar, CEO

• Jungle - Nicolas Seguy, Managing Director

• Mycelium - Eric Dargent, Managing Partner

• Mycelium - Yishai Nissan, Managing Partner

• Natural Resources Institute Finland - Titta Kotilainen, Senior Scientist

• Planet Farms - Daniele Benatoff, Co-Founder & Co-CEO

• Red Sea Farms - Ryan Lefers, CEO

• SolarPower Europe - Miguel Herrero, Policy Advisor

• UK Urban AgriTech (UKUAT) - Katia Zacharaki, Communications Director

• Urban-Gro - Mark Doherty, Executive Vice President of Operations

• Urban Crop Solutions - Tom Debusschere, CEO

• Urban Harvest - Alexandre Van Deun, Co-Founder

• Urban Harvest - Olivier Paulus, Engineering & Co-Founder

• Valoya - Mika Linden, VP Sales

• Valoya - Satu Karjalainen, Research Coordinator

• Vertical Farm Institute - Daniel Podmirseg, Director

• Vertical Future - Jen Bromley, Head of Plant Research & Development

• Vertical Harvest - Nona Yehia, Co-Founder & CEO

• Würth Elektronik eiSos - Johann Waldherr, Business Development Manager

Day 1 Conference Presenters

By purchasing a ticket for Conference Day 2 you will receive access and instructions on how you can view the recording of the below presentations from Conference Day 1.

• AeroFarms - Roger Buelow, Chief Technology Officer

• BrightFarms - Paul Lightfoot, President & Founder

• CEA Food Safety Coalition - Marni Karlin, Executive Director

• Certhon - Martin Veenstra, Consulting Engineer Indoor Farming Systems

• Cultinova - Jim Thorpe, Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

• Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) - Caroline Povey, Team Leader – Agri-Innovation Policy

• Finnish Glasshouse Growers' Association - Jyrki Jalkanen, CEO

• GE Current - Dr. Hans Spalholz, Senior Plant Scientist

• Graines Voltz - Solène Voltz, Vertical Farm Sales

• Graines Voltz - Wolfgang Fishcer, International Product & Sales Specialist

• Heliospectra - Fei Jia, Technical Solutions Manager

• HerbanLeaf Farms - Myrianthi Oxtoby, Founder & CEO

• Jones Food Company - James Lloyd-Jones, Founder & CEO

• LEAF (Linking Environment & Farming) - Caroline Drummond, Chief Executive

• Netled - Niko Kurumaa, COO

• North Carolina State University - Dr. Ricardo Hernández, Professor

• ONO Exponential Farming - Thomas Ambrosi, Director

• Planet Farms - Daniele Benatoff, Co-Founder & Co-CEO

• Real Leaf Farms - Karen Hennessy, CEO

• Signify - Tom Könisser, Business Development Manager City Farming

• Singapore Food Agency (SFA) - Poh Bee Ling, Director, Horticulture Technology Department Agri-Food

• UK Research & Innovation – Innovate UK - Ian Cox, Innovation Lead

• UK Research & Innovation – Innovate UK - Tom Jenkins, Deputy Challenge Director – Transforming Food Production

• Urban Crop Solutions - Tom Debusschere, CEO

• VEK Adviesgroep - Reinier Donkersloot, Director Business Consultancy

• Vertical Future - Jen Bromley, Head of Plant Research & Development

• Vitabeam - James Millichap-Merrick, CEO

• Wageningen University & Research - Luuk Graamans, Scientist Vertical Farming

CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR ATTENDEE TICKET

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Presenters, Exhibitors & Attendees

VIP Attendee Ticket Includes

• Full event access provided to the conference, workshops, exhibition, etc

• Personal event attendee profile

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• Ability to arrange up to 36 one-to-one meetings with any attendee during the event

• Ability to message and video chat with any attendee

• Access to the presentation recordings from Conference Day 1

• Company branding on the event website & at the event

CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR ATTENDEE TICKET NOW

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RSVP - Indoor Ag Science Cafe June 1st

June Indoor Ag Science Cafe

June 1st Tuesday 11:00 AM Eastern

Please sign up, thank you!

"All Season Oishii Berry:

America's first vertical strawberry farm"

by Hiroki Koga
Oishii

Please register to receive your Zoom link.

The recording will not be available for this cafe.

Indoor Ag Science Cafe is an open discussion forum, planned and organized by OptimIA

project team supported by USDA SCRI grants.

Register here

Save The Date!

OptimIA Stakeholder Meeting

August 20th, 2021

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Eastern

Plan to join our annual stakeholder meeting online to learn about our collaborative research update!

More information available on our website

OptimIA (Optimizing Indoor Agriculture) is a USDA-funded Specialty Crop Research Initiative project to support the indoor farming industry through critical research and extension activities.

Unleashing The Potential of Seed Optimization | Indoor AgTech Innovation Summit, June 24-25

Join AeroFarms, Unfold, Sound Agriculture, VertiVegies, ASTA, and Vineland Research

How and why are seed companies and growers investing in seed optimization for indoor environments? What is the potential impact on OPEX, and what opportunities will seed varieties tailored to indoor agriculture present for producers seeking to differentiate themselves?

Join the virtual Indoor AgTech Innovation Summit this June 24-25 to discover how international growers, seed companies and researchers are optimizing genetics for taste, texture, yield and nutritional value.

SEE FULL AGENDA

EXPERT PANEL SESSION

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AEROFARMS VIEWPOINT
AeroFarms shares an update about its new farms in the USA and Abu Dhabi and the importance of optimizing seeds for indoor environments.

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David Rosenberg, CEO & Co-Founder,
AEROFARMS

"The seed requirements of an indoor grower such as AeroFarms are very different from an outdoor producer. Resistance is not a trait of interest, as we scrupulously keep pests and pathogens out of production so that we can grow pesticide-free. As indoor produce is distributed to retail within a day of the harvest, shelf life is also less important. Instead, great flavor and quality are crucial."

READ ARTICLE WITH AEROFARMS

With just three weeks to go until our virtual platform goes live for pre-summit networking, book your place now for USD $395. ​​This gives you a high-value route to connect directly online with over 400 of the most influential names in the industry, via 1-1 video networking and live-streamed interactive content. Session recordings and messaging are available for one month after the summit, so you won't miss any of the action.

We look forward to seeing you online next month!

Best wishes,

Oscar Brennecke
Conference Producer
Indoor AgTech Innovation Summit
oscar.brennecke@rethinkevents.com
+44 (0)1273 789989

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AeroFarms CEO Rosenberg Kicks Off Indoor Ag-Con 2021 Keynote Address

Rosenberg Headlines Full Roster of Keynotes, Panels, Networking & Expo Floor Innovations For In-Person October 4-5, 2021 Edition In Orlando

MAY 6, 2021  -- AeroFarms CEO David Rosenberg will lead the opening morning keynote address for the 8th annual edition of Indoor Ag-Con, scheduled for October 4-5, 2021 at the Hilton Orlando, Florida.

Themed “Growing Your Business,” the premier trade show and conference for the indoor |vertical farming industry will give attendees the opportunity to explore new resources on the expo floor and hear from Rosenberg, other CEOs, thought leaders and industry experts from today’s cutting-edge farms and other innovative companies.

“We are thrilled to have an industry leader like David Rosenberg join us as we kick off our return to the live event format,” says Brian Sullivan, co-owner, Indoor Ag-Con LLC along with other event industry veterans Nancy Hallberg and Kris Sieradzki. “We look forward to gathering with our industry colleagues again and are working hard to bring the best possible combination of networking, education and exhibition opportunities together in Orlando.”

Scheduled for opening morning, October 4, Rosenberg’s address will be held from 8:30 am – 9:20 am. Rosenberg co-founded and leads AeroFarms. AeroFarms has been leading the way for indoor vertical farming and championing transformational innovation for agriculture overall. On a mission to grow the best plants possible for the betterment of humanity, AeroFarms is a Certified B Corp Company with global headquarters in Newark, New Jersey, United States. Named one of the World’s Most Innovative Companies by Fast Company three years in a row and one of TIME's Best Inventions, AeroFarms patented, award-winning indoor vertical farming technology provides the perfect conditions for healthy plants to thrive, taking agriculture to a new level of precision, food safety, and productivity while using up to 95% less water and no pesticides vs. traditional field farming. Grown for flavor first, AeroFarms enables local production to safely grow flavorful baby greens and microgreens all year round.

ROBUST 2021 CONFERENCE SCHEDULE NOW IN DEVELOPMENT

In addition to Rosenberg’s keynote, look for additional announcements coming soon on other CEO keynote presentations planned for the October event. The 2021 conference will also include a full roster of panel discussions, fireside chats and presentations offering a deep dive into three core tracks – Business & Marketing, Science & Technology and Alternative Crops.

In addition to the extensive educational component, attendees will find more new initiatives and show highlights to explore, including:

NEW LOCATION: HILTON ORLANDO – DISCOUNTED HOTEL RATES, TOO

Indoor Ag-Con’s Hilton Orlando venue makes it the perfect opportunity for a business vacation. Centrally located to all major theme parks and attractions, it is just minutes from the eclectic dining scene and entertainment of International Drive. What’s more, the Hilton Orlando resort sits on more than 26 acres of lush landscaping and tropical inspirations making it a true destination of its own. Indoor Ag-Con has arranged for discounted hotel rates for attendees and exhibitors starting as low as $129/night. Complete details are available on the show website.

NEW ASSOCIATION ALLIANCES

Indoor Ag-Con is also forging new alliances with other events, industry associations/groups that will play an integral role in its marketing outreach and conference programming. Look for partnership announcements coming soon.

EXPANDED EXHIBIT FLOOR & NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES

The Indoor Ag-Con team is working to bring even more resources for farmers/growers to explore across all sectors – everything from IT, energy, AI and lighting solutions to substrates, vertical farming solutions, business services and much more. Attendees and exhibitors alike will also have even more networking opportunities with daily luncheon sessions and receptions on the show floor.

QUICK FACTS:

WHEN: Monday, October 4 – Tuesday, October 5

WHERE: Hilton Orlando, 6001 Destination Pkwy, Orlando, FL 32819

INFO: For information on exhibiting or attending visit www.indoor.ag

ABOUT INDOOR AG-CON LLC

Founded in 2013, Indoor Ag-Con has emerged as the premier trade event for vertical farming | indoor agriculture, the practice of growing crops in indoor systems, using hydroponic, aquaponic and aeroponic techniques. Its events are crop-agnostic and touch all sectors of the business, covering produce, legal cannabis |hemp, alternate protein, and non-food crops. In December 2018, three event industry professionals – Nancy Hallberg, Kris Sieradzki, and Brian Sullivan – acquired Indoor Ag-Con LLC, setting the stage for further expansion of the events globally. More information: https://indoor.ag

Indoor AgTech Innovation Summit June 24-25

 We can’t wait for the virtual Indoor AgTech Innovation Summit! From 65+ global speakers to 1-1 video networking opportunities and live-streamed panel discussions, this is one event you don’t want to miss on June 24-25.

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Join iGrow News at the virtual Indoor AgTech Innovation Summit (June 24-25) and connect with global farm operators, retailers, and investors for two days of insights into how CEA and vertical farming can reach greater profitability and scale

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Global farm operators, retailers, investors, and technology providers will host live panel sessions and interactive roundtable debates on new trends and technologies at the virtual Indoor AgTech Innovation Summit (June 24-25):

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The virtual Indoor AgTech Innovation Summit will focus on CEA and vertical farming reaching greater profitability and scale in the USA and overseas.

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On June 24-25?

Hybrid Event: Vertical Farming World Congress 2021 - September 20-22

Vertical Farming World Congress

Event: Vertical Farming World Congress 2021

Date: 20-22 September

Location: Hybrid event – London Heathrow, also online

Organizer: Zenith Global Ltd

Following the success of the inaugural 2020 event, attended by 180 delegates from 40 countries, Zenith Global is delighted to return with an expanded 2nd Vertical Farming World Congress.

Bringing together vertical farming operators, investors, suppliers, and customers, the event will again assemble key industry leaders from around the globe, to debate and advance the future’s sector.

There will be two days of conference sessions, where industry leaders, innovators, suppliers, advisers, and investors will share their insights through a series of presentations, interviews, and interactive panel discussions.

Extensive networking opportunities, from dedicated networking breaks and group workshops to welcome receptions, will enable all delegates to connect with other industry peers.

Attendees joining in person at London Heathrow will additionally have access to vertical farm tours, produce tasting, policy forums, and training courses.

For full event information and to register, visit: www.zenithglobal.com/events/vfwc2021

For information on sponsorship opportunities, visit www.zenithglobal.com/events/sponsorship,

or contact Maxine Harle on e mharle@zenithglobal.com t +44 (0)1225 327900

Early Bird Registration Now Open For In-Person Orlando 4-5, 2021 Edition

Indoor Ag-Con

  INDOOR AG-CON IS LIVE FOR 2021...

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION IS, TOO!

We're excited to return to our live, in-person format for the October 4-5, 2021 edition of the premier event for indoor|vertical farming and look forward to seeing all of our industry friends again!

SAVE WITH EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION RATES!

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS

UNRIVALED EDUCATION

CEO keynotes. Well-rounded panel discussions. Take a deep dive into 3 comprehensive track topics: Business & Marketing, Science & Technology, Alternative Crops.

SEE SCHEDULE

EXPANDED EXPO FLOOR

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Explore a show floor filled with industry innovations, breaking trends, and best-sellers from some of the biggest names in the indoor agriculture | CEA industry and emerging leaders, too.

EXHIBITORS

A BUSINESS VACATION!

Ready to get back out there?!   Centrally located, our fabulous Hilton Orlando venue is the perfect place for a business vacation - and we've got some great hotel discounts for you, too!

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HOTEL SAVINGS

BEST VALUE FOR YOUR TIME & MONEY!

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 We're so confident you will benefit from your experience that we guarantee your registration fee! Get your money's worth... or get your money back! This guarantee covers your registration fee but not travel, hotel, or any other expenses incurred. Learn more...

REGISTER NOW & LEARN MORE!

YOUR PASS INCLUDES

Access to all conference sessions and exhibition floor

Cocktail receptions

Lunch Daily

Access to Indoor Ag-Con Library

Mobile App

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR INDOOR

AG-CON SPONSORS,

MEDIA & MARKETING ALLIES

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Indoor Ag-Con, 950 Scales Road, Building #200, Suwanee, GA 30024, United States

RSVP Reminder: April Indoor Ag Science Cafe - April 20th Tuesday 10:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

April Indoor Ag Science Cafe

April 20th Tuesday 10:00 AM Eastern

Please Sign Up!

"Plant Factories and Indoor Farming

Innovations in Japan"

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Eri Hayashi
Japan Plant Factory Association

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Indoor Ag Science Cafe is an open discussion forum, planned

and organized by OptimIA project team supported by USDA SCRI grants.

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April Indoor Ag Science Cafe - April 20th Tuesday 10:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

April Indoor Ag Science Cafe

April 20th Tuesday 10:00 AM Eastern

Please Sign Up!

"Plant Factories and Indoor Farming

Innovations in Japan"

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Eri Hayashi
Japan Plant Factory Association

Please sign up to receive Zoom link.

Indoor Ag Science Cafe is an open discussion forum, planned

and organized by OptimIA project team supported by USDA SCRI grants.

Sign up

Join Our Next Conversation - April 28, 2021 | 2:00 to 3:00 pm EDT

In 2010, Dan Albert began laying the groundwork for what would become Farmbox Greens, a Seattle-based vertical farm growing specialty produce for retail and foodservice customers.

 In 2016, Farmbox was acquired by a regional produce company and Dan went on to scale Farmbox to serve customers in the Northwest and beyond.

Join us for a fun “Fireside Chat” as Indoor Ag-Con’s Content Chair Jim Pantaleo sits down with Dan to discuss this great success story—from the farm’s early days to those first meetings with potential restaurant customers to making the connection with Charlie’s Produce.

Jim and Dan will also talk about Dan’s newest role as Vice President of Plant Performance with Unfold.

LEARN MORE & SAVE YOUR FREE SPOT!

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Invitation To F&A Next 2021: The Impact of Innovation!

While our aim was to physically host the upcoming edition of F&A Next at the Campus of Wageningen University & Research, another virtual summit is today’s reality. Postponing is definitely not an option. Irrespective of Covid-19, a great deal happened in 2020. Investments in global food- and agtech were increased by over 30% to some USD 26 bilion!

F&A Next invites investors, entrepreneurs, and experts to address the next challenges of our sector on Wednesday, 26 May 2021 at the 6th annual F&A Next Summit. We look forward to showcasing the next scaling food and agtech companies. Yes, we‘ll miss meeting you in person, but we’ll make sure that dialing in will be as close as possible to the real thing!

During this year's 3-hour live, virtual summit we will

• bring you up to speed on the Impact of Innovation in the agrifood industry,

• present eight 'Next Heroes in Food- & Agtech', and

• offer you ample opportunity to virtually connect and meet with (other) startups, scale-ups, investors, and corporates in the agrifood space.

GET YOUR EARLY-BIRD TICKET WITH A 25% DISCOUNT
Book your ticket before 12 April to get a 25% discount! Apply the code: FaN@21

Stay safe, stay healthy!

The partners of F&A Next

2021 Theme: "The impact of Innovation"

Get Your eTicket to F&A 2021, 26 May

Food & Ag Innovation only started around 2014 and has definitely gained momentum ever since. in 2020 investments in global food and agtech have risen, irrespective of Covid-19 influences. The pandemic did, however, trigger changes in consumer behavior. Has ‘life as we know it’ irrevocably changed? And what about the much-needed innovation earlier in the value chain?

At F&A Next, Rob Leclerc, founding Partner of Agfunder and Nick Ferreday, Executive Director Food & Agribusiness at Rabobank, will compare notes.

BRITISH COLUMBIA: Tomorrow: 2021 BC Economic Summit

Join us tomorrow for a panel discussion with guests from our projects across B.C.! You'll have the opportunity to hear their experiences and discover how you can also take steps forward in food sovereignty with indoor growing.

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