Key Takeaways
- Indoor Ag-Con has added a dedicated Food Safety Track to its 2026 conference, hosted by Ceres University.
- The new track raises the event’s total to 11 educational tracks, its most comprehensive program to date.
- Sessions will cover compliance, environmental monitoring, auditing, risk mitigation, and safety program design.
- Certificates and Continuing Education Units (CEUs) will be offered for multiple classes.
- Early Bird registration for Indoor Ag-Con 2026 is now open.
Indoor Ag-Con Introduces First-Ever Food Safety Track for 2026 Conference
Indoor Ag-Con has announced the launch of a new Food Safety Track for its February 11–12, 2026 event at the Westgate Las Vegas. Hosted by Ceres University, the addition brings the total number of educational tracks to 11, marking the show’s most extensive programming lineup to date for the controlled environment agriculture (CEA) and greenhouse sectors.
The Food Safety Track will appear alongside existing tracks focused on lettuce and herbs, vine crops, mushrooms, berries, cannabis, conventional agriculture, unique approaches to CEA, general applications, and the International Sprout Growers Association (ISGA) conference sessions.
“Food safety is foundational to every successful CEA operation,” said Brian Sullivan, CEO of Indoor Ag-Con. “By partnering with Ceres University to deliver this dedicated track we’re giving attendees the practical, compliance-ready tools they need to strengthen their operations and reduce risk.”
Training Designed for Compliance, Preparedness, and Risk Reduction
Executive Seminar: Designing a Strong Food Safety Framework
February 12, 2026 | 9:00 AM – Noon PST
Karl Kolb, Ph.D., President of Ceres University, will lead an intensive session exploring how food safety programs can function as strategic assets. The seminar will address certification preparation, program architecture, internal auditing, and risk mitigation. Attendees will receive templates, case studies, CEUs, and a certificate of completion.
Indoor Environmental Safety Program Development
February 12, 2026 | 2:30 PM – 3:20 PM
Speakers Andy Moreno, Ph.D., and Bryson Green, Ph.D., will outline tools for early pathogen detection, cross-contamination prevention, in-house testing workflows, and environmental monitoring strategies.
Root Cause, Corrective & Preventive Actions (RCCAPA)
February 12, 2026 | 3:30 PM – 4:20 PM
Kolb will return to guide attendees through RCCAPA processes used in PCQI and GFSI programs, offering practical models for strengthening audit readiness.
Indoor Ag-Con 2026 to Offer 11 Educational Tracks and Expanded Industry Programming
The full program will include panels, presentations, and fireside discussions across crop categories, technology integration, operational strategy, and real-world case studies. Expo Theater sessions will highlight topics such as AI-enabled automation, cybersecurity for CEA operations, and crop diversification.
Keynote speakers will be announced in the coming months.
Expo, Networking, and Registration Details
The expo floor at Indoor Ag-Con 2026 will feature hundreds of suppliers spanning lighting systems, substrates, irrigation technology, automation, climate solutions, and facility design. Attendees will also have access to networking opportunities including daily lunches, breakout discussions, a show-floor happy hour, and the Wrap Party.
Early Bird registration is now open. More information on the 2026 program and exhibitor opportunities can be found at www.indoor.ag.
