Key Takeaways:
- Indoor Ag-Con 2025 will be held on March 11-12, 2025, at the Westgate Las Vegas.
- The event will feature an expanded Expo Hall with 200+ global exhibitors, new CEAs Awards, and comprehensive Conference sessions.
- Co-located events include the CEA Alliance Annual Meeting and the International Sprout Growers Association (ISGA) 33rd Annual Convention.
- New and returning features include Food Safety Workshops, Keynote Presentations, and enhanced networking opportunities.
Highlights of Indoor Ag-Con 2025
Indoor Ag-Con, the largest trade show and conference for vertical farming, greenhouse, and controlled environment agriculture (CEA), promises an immersive experience for attendees at its 12th annual event. The 2025 edition introduces new features alongside returning favorites, focusing on innovation, sustainability, and collaboration.
New Features for Indoor Ag-Con 2025
CEAs Awards Program
The inaugural Cultivating Excellence Awards (CEAs), sponsored by BPGrower.com, will recognize achievements in three categories:
- Operational Excellence
- Good Stewardship
- Product Innovation
Award winners will be announced during a gala luncheon on March 11, 2025.
Expanded Food Safety Workshops
Building on the success of 2024, Indoor Ag-Con will partner with Ceres University to offer two pre-event Food Safety Workshops on March 10, 2025:
- Internal Review Programs for food safety managers (8:30 AM–12:30 PM)
- Executive-Level Food Safety (1:30 PM–5:30 PM)
Co-Located Events
- The CEA Alliance will host its annual meeting and deliver the opening State of the Industry Keynote on March 11, covering trends and advancements in vertical farming and greenhouse production.
- The International Sprout Growers Association (ISGA) will hold its 33rd Annual Convention, offering educational tracks on sprout production, food safety, and nutrition.
Returning Features for 2025
Robust Conference Sessions
The event will feature 80+ speakers across five tracks, including:
- Technical Grower
- Trends
- Planning & Operations
- Cannabis
- ISGA’s Annual Convention Track
Highlighted sessions include:
- “Seeds to Success: Maximizing Yield From the Ground Up”
- “AI, Robotics, and IoT: Sowing the Seeds of Technological Transformation in CEA”
- “Crafting Excellence: Ensuring Product Integrity in Cannabis Cultivation”
Keynote Presentations
Two Keynote sessions will kick off each morning. The CEA Alliance’s State of the Industry Keynote on March 11 will provide insights into current trends and future opportunities in controlled environment agriculture.
Expanded Expo Hall
The Expo Hall will host 200+ exhibitors, showcasing cutting-edge technologies, products, and services, from lighting systems to irrigation technologies. The Expo Hall Theater will feature 45-minute presentations by industry leaders on hot topics.
Networking Events
Networking opportunities include:
- Vivid Canopy Panel & Networking Event on March 11, hosted by GLASE.
- The new Women in CEA Luncheon Networking Event on March 12.
- Aquaponics Association Networking Sessions.
Attendees can also enjoy Conference Lunches, Expo Hall Happy Hour, and other engaging activities.
Event Details
Indoor Ag-Con 2025 offers a unique platform for farmers, ag tech leaders, suppliers, and advocates to explore the latest advancements in CEA. For the full lineup of sessions, exhibitors, and events, visit www.indoor.ag.
