Key Takeaways
- Exhibit space for CEA Summit East 2025 has officially sold out, signaling strong industry interest in the controlled environment agriculture (CEA) sector.
- The event will take place on September 9–10, 2025, at the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (IALR) in Danville, Virginia.
- CEA Summit East is presented by Indoor Ag-Con and the CEA Innovation Center, a collaboration between IALR and Virginia Tech.
- The program will feature two days of education, research presentations, networking, and facility tours.
- Exhibitors include companies such as Microsoft, Koppert, Priva, GrowSpan, Berger, and Sollum Technologies.
CEA Summit East 2025 Reaches Full Capacity for Exhibitor Participation
Organizers of CEA Summit East have confirmed that all tabletop exhibit spaces for the upcoming 2025 event have been sold out. Scheduled for September 9–10, 2025, at the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (IALR) in Danville, Virginia, the event has drawn widespread interest from companies across the controlled environment agriculture space.
The sold-out exhibit floor reflects continued growth in industry participation and interest in research-to-industry collaboration. The event is co-hosted by Indoor Ag-Con and the CEA Innovation Center, a partnership between IALR and Virginia Tech.
Business and Research Collaboration Central to CEA Summit East
Designed to bring together professionals from both the commercial and academic sides of controlled environment agriculture, CEA Summit East will feature a blend of technical presentations, research showcases, and networking events. Attendees will have opportunities to engage in discussions on emerging technologies, operational best practices, and sector challenges.
“This event was created to bring the CEA industry’s commercial leaders together with research and academic leaders shaping its future—and the sold-out summit exhibit space confirms this mission is resonating,” said Brian Sullivan, CEO of Indoor Ag-Con.
“The CEA Summit East is a unique gathering where our applied research work and industry collaboration come together to drive real-world solutions,” added Dr. Scott Lowman, Vice President of Applied Research at IALR.
Notable Exhibitors at the Summit 2025
The 2025 exhibitor list includes a range of technology providers, greenhouse infrastructure specialists, and input suppliers, such as:
- Microsoft
- GrowSpan
- Priva
- Berger
- Jack’s Fertilizer
- Moleaer
- Koppert
- Sollum Technologies
- Zayndu
- Jiffy Products of America
- Dalsem B.V.
- Plantlogic LLC
In total, more than 20 companies are participating, showcasing tools and services spanning automation, lighting, fertigation, pest control, and facility design.
CEA Summit East Highlights Regional and Sector-Wide Innovation
Beyond the exhibit floor, the event offers attendees guided tours of the CEA Innovation Center at IALR, where applied research in controlled environment systems is ongoing. The event is structured to foster dialogue between businesses, researchers, and policymakers shaping the future of indoor and greenhouse agriculture.
The continued expansion of exhibitor interest underscores the summit’s role as a key gathering point for stakeholders across the CEA landscape.
