The Complete Guide to Industry Conferences, Exhibitions & Summits
Last Updated: August 2025
🌟 MAJOR GLOBAL EVENTS
Vertical Farming World Congress 2025
📅 October 7-9, 2025
📍 Amsterdam, Netherlands
🏢 Renaissance Amsterdam Hotel
The premier global event for vertical farming professionals
About: Now in its 6th edition, this is the only global event dedicated to advancing totally controlled environment agriculture expansion. Welcoming an exclusive audience of 90-125 key decision makers, featuring two days of conference sessions, vertical farm visits to Growy and the Philips GrowWise Centre, and extensive networking opportunities.
Key Features:
- Round table discussions with industry leaders
- Vertical farm tours
- Gala industry dinner
- 90+ expert speakers
- Exclusive networking with C-level executives
Organizer: Zenith Global Ltd / FoodBev Events
Website: www.foodbevevents.com/vertical-farming-world-congress-2025
Target Audience: Vertical farm operators, investors, suppliers, customers
6th Global Vertical Farming Show
📅 September 10-11, 2025
📍 Dubai, UAE
🏢 Festival Arena Dubai
The largest vertical farming event in the Middle East
About: Focused on “Transforming Food Systems” to achieve better nutrition, enhance food security and improve climate change outcomes via vertical farming integration. Expected to attract 5,000 targeted attendees from 35 countries.
Key Features:
- 100+ exhibitors and sponsors
- 50+ expert speakers
- 500+ senior conference attendees
- Business networking opportunities
- Live demonstrations
Organizer: Global Vertical Farming Show
Website: verticalfarmingshow.com
Target Audience: Investors, growers, technology providers, government officials
Indoor Ag-Con 2025
📅 February 2025
📍 Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
🏢 Westgate Las Vegas Resort
The largest vertical farming & CEA trade show in North America
About: The premier business and tech-focused event for controlled environment agriculture, featuring 300+ booths, 90+ speakers, and comprehensive coverage from leafy greens to alternative proteins.
Key Features:
- 300+ exhibition booths
- 90+ industry speakers
- Panel discussions and breakout sessions
- Fireside chats and debates
- Networking events
Organizer: Indoor Ag-Con
Website: indoor.ag
Target Audience: Indoor farmers, technology providers, investors, suppliers
🌍 REGIONAL EVENTS
EUROPE
GreenTech Amsterdam 2025
📅 June 10-12, 2025
📍 Amsterdam, Netherlands
🏢 RAI Amsterdam Convention Centre
About: International horticultural exhibition with dedicated vertical farming pavilion, featuring AI & Robotics demonstrations, Innovation Zone, and specialized routes for vertical farming exhibitors.
Key Features:
- 11,500+ visitors expected
- 540+ exhibitors from 128+ countries
- Innovation & Concept Awards
- Robot Arena demonstrations
- Vertical Farming dedicated routes
Organizer: RAI Holding B.V.
Website: www.greentech.nl/amsterdam
GreenTech Forum Brussels 2025
📅 TBA 2025
📍 Brussels, Belgium
About: Bringing together experts and entrepreneurs to discuss agricultural technology advancements including automation, precision agriculture, and biotech innovations.
ASIA-PACIFIC
Taiwan Smart Agriweek 2025
📅 September 3-5, 2025
📍 Taipei, Taiwan
🏢 TaiNEX 1
About: Asia’s leading smart agriculture exhibition showcasing vertical farming technologies, precision agriculture, and sustainable farming solutions.
Organizer: My Exhibition Co., Ltd
15th J-AGRI TECH Tokyo
📅 October 1-3, 2025
📍 Tokyo, Japan
About: Experience groundbreaking agricultural innovations including vertical farming technologies, smart farming solutions, and automation systems.
Organizer: RX Global
J-AGRI TECH Kyushu Show
📅 May 28-30, 2025
📍 Kumamoto, Japan
About: Explore pioneering technologies in smart farming, including vertical farming systems, drones, and agricultural automation.
Organizer: RX Global
MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA
AgriNext Conference 2025
📅 November 2025
📍 Dubai, UAE
About: Prominent event featuring cutting-edge innovations in vertical farming and AgTech, following the successful 2024 edition with expanded programming for 2025.
Key Features:
- Cutting-edge vertical farming innovations
- AgTech solutions showcase
- Regional focus on Middle East challenges
- Industry leader presentations
Website: agrinextcon.com
AgraME 2025
📅 TBA 2025
📍 Middle East
About: The region’s most influential gathering for agriculture, featuring vertical farming solutions tailored for arid climate challenges.
Organizer: Informa Connect Limited
NORTH AMERICA
CEAg World Conference and Expo 2025
📅 TBA 2025
📍 USA
About: The leading U.S. event for Controlled Environment Agriculture, featuring the latest in vertical farming technologies and business strategies.
Organizer: Meister Media Worldwide, Inc.
CEA Summit East 2025
📅 September 9-10, 2025
📍 Danville, Virginia, USA
About: Hosted in collaboration with Indoor Ag-Con and Virginia Tech’s School of Plant and Environmental Sciences, focusing on controlled environment agriculture advancement.
Organizer: Indoor Ag-Con
🎯 SPECIALIZED EVENTS
World AgriTech Innovation Summit London
📅 September 22-23, 2025
📍 London, England
About: Gathering agribusinesses, technology giants, food brands and farmers for breakthrough innovations in agriculture, including vertical farming solutions.
Inhouse Farming – Feed & Food Convention 2025
📅 TBA 2025
📍 Hamburg, Germany
🏢 Congress Center Hamburg
About: Two-day event focusing on indoor farming technologies, sustainable food production, and controlled environment agriculture.
Organizer: DLG e.V.
Food Tech Congress 2025
📅 TBA 2025
📍 Europe
About: Europe’s premier food tech event where the future of food meets technology and investment, featuring vertical farming innovations and funding opportunities.
📚 EDUCATIONAL & RESEARCH EVENTS
15th European Conference on Precision Agriculture (ECPA 2025)
📅 TBA 2025
📍 Europe
About: Prestigious event showcasing latest innovations in precision agriculture with focus on cutting-edge research and technologies applicable to vertical farming.
International Conference on Urban Agriculture 2025 (ICUA)
📅 TBA 2025
📍 TBA
About: Covering urban farming topics from practical techniques to policy developments, ideal for professionals interested in integrating agriculture into urban environments.
World AgriTech Innovation Summit
📅 TBA 2025
📍 London, UK
About: Two-day event including information sessions around the future of food, CRISPR cultivation, decarbonization, automation, and venture investment in agriculture.
🚀 EMERGING EVENTS & SUMMITS
Vertical Farming Show 2025
📅 TBA 2025
📍 TBA
About: Features one of the largest exhibitions in the vertical farming and Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) industry, bringing together innovators, technology providers, and material suppliers.
Website: www.vertical-farming-show.com
Milano Summit 2025
📅 TBA 2025
📍 Milan, Italy
About: Forward-looking event aimed at driving sustainable change on a global scale, featuring innovative formats to inspire connections and encourage actions towards sustainability.
📋 EVENT CATEGORIES
🏢 Trade Shows & Exhibitions
- Indoor Ag-Con 2025 (Las Vegas)
- GreenTech Amsterdam 2025
- Global Vertical Farming Show (Dubai)
- Taiwan Smart Agriweek 2025
🎤 Conferences & Summits
- Vertical Farming World Congress (Amsterdam)
- AgriNext Conference (Dubai)
- CEAg World Conference and Expo
- World AgriTech Innovation Summit
🔬 Research & Academic
- European Conference on Precision Agriculture
- International Conference on Urban Agriculture
- University-sponsored symposiums
🌍 Regional Focus
- Asia-Pacific: J-AGRI TECH shows, Taiwan Smart Agriweek
- Europe: GreenTech Amsterdam, ECPA
- Middle East: Global Vertical Farming Show Dubai, AgriNext
- North America: Indoor Ag-Con, CEA Summit East
💡 KEY TRENDS FOR 2025 EVENTS
Technology Focus Areas:
- AI & Automation: Robot demonstrations, AI-driven crop management
- Sustainability: Renewable energy integration, water recycling systems
- Scaling Solutions: Commercial viability, investment opportunities
- Market Expansion: Regional adaptation, supply chain integration
Hot Topics:
- Energy cost optimization
- Crop diversification beyond leafy greens
- Investment and funding strategies
- Regulatory frameworks and food safety
- Consumer acceptance and market development
📞 PLANNING YOUR 2025 EVENT CALENDAR
Q1 2025 (Jan-Mar)
- Indoor Ag-Con (February)
- Regional preparatory events
Q2 2025 (Apr-Jun)
- J-AGRI TECH Kyushu (May)
- GreenTech Amsterdam (June)
Q3 2025 (Jul-Sep)
- Taiwan Smart Agriweek (September)
- CEA Summit East (September)
- Global Vertical Farming Show Dubai (September)
- World AgriTech Innovation Summit London (September)
Q4 2025 (Oct-Dec)
- Vertical Farming World Congress Amsterdam (October)
- J-AGRI TECH Tokyo (October)
- AgriNext Conference Dubai (November)
🔗 ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Industry Event Calendars:
- CEA inSight Events Calendar
- Vertical Farm Daily Events
- Agritecture Events Listing
- Association for Vertical Farming (AVF) Events
Professional Organizations:
- Association for Vertical Farming (AVF)
- Controlled Environment Agriculture Alliance (CEAA)
- Indoor Agriculture Association
- International Society for Horticultural Science
📧 Stay Updated: Many events offer early bird registration discounts and exclusive networking opportunities. Subscribe to event newsletters and follow organizers on social media for the latest updates, speaker announcements, and program details.
🤝 Networking Tip: Most major events offer pre-event networking platforms and mobile apps to connect with attendees before the event begins, maximizing your networking ROI.
This list is continuously updated. For the most current information, always check the official event websites. Some dates may be subject to change.