Key Takeaways:
- Indoor Ag-Con and the International Sprout Growers Association (ISGA) will hold joint events in Las Vegas.
- The gathering is scheduled for February 11–12, 2026, at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino.
- ISGA’s 34th Annual Convention will run alongside the event’s conference and trade show.
- Keynotes include Frank Yiannas, former FDA Deputy Commissioner, and Dr. Kathleen Liang, professor of sustainable agriculture.
- Attendees will have access to combined programming, networking, and industry sessions.
Joint Event Planned for Indoor Ag-Con 2026
Indoor Ag-Con has confirmed that the International Sprout Growers Association (ISGA) will again co-locate its Annual Convention with the event’s 2026 edition. The joint program is set for February 11–12, 2026, at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino.
The partnership follows a similar collaboration in 2025, which brought together growers, researchers, suppliers, and industry professionals from the controlled environment agriculture (CEA) sector for two days of programming and business development.
ISGA Educational Programming
ISGA will host its 34th Annual Educational Convention as part of the co-located events. Confirmed sessions include:
- Frank Yiannas, former U.S. FDA Deputy Commissioner for Food and food safety executive at Disney and Walmart, discussing strategies around food safety and organizational practices.
- Dr. Kathleen Liang, W.K. Kellogg Distinguished Professor of Sustainable Agriculture, presenting on the future of sprouts and their potential role in global diets.
Additional sessions will cover industry developments, historical perspectives, and innovation in indoor agriculture.
Perspectives on the Partnership
Brian Sullivan, CEO of Indoor Ag-Con, noted that the co-location offers opportunities for different segments of the CEA industry to connect: “Indoor Ag-Con is pleased to welcome ISGA back for our 2026 event. This partnership creates a gathering for the CEA community by bringing together growers, innovators, and suppliers to share ideas and explore future opportunities.”
Looking Ahead At Indoor Ag-Con 2026
The 2026 co-located event is expected to provide access to Indoor Ag-Con’s trade show, networking activities, and educational sessions, along with ISGA’s specialized convention track. The combined format is designed to offer attendees broader exposure to topics across controlled environment agriculture and sprout production.
