Key takeaways
- Indoor Ag-Con announced its Opening Day keynote for the February 11–12, 2026 event in Las Vegas.
- The session will feature a global panel of senior indoor farming executives.
- The keynote will be moderated by the CEA Alliance and address current industry conditions.
- Speakers represent operations across North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.
- The keynote anchors a broader expanded educational program at Indoor Ag-Con 2026.
Indoor Ag-Con Sets Opening Day Keynote On State Of The Industry
Indoor Ag-Con announced its Opening Day keynote for the 2026 edition of the event, taking place February 11–12 at the Westgate Las Vegas. The keynote session, titled CEA Alliance Insights on the State of the Industry, will open the conference on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at 8:00 AM PST.
The session is designed as a candid, global discussion examining the realities, challenges, and opportunities currently shaping the controlled environment agriculture (CEA) sector.
Indoor Ag-Con Keynote Brings Together Global Grower Leadership
The Opening Day keynote will be moderated by Tom Stenzel, Executive Director of the CEA Alliance. The panel brings together senior executives from major indoor farming companies operating across multiple commodities and geographic regions.
Confirmed keynote panelists include:
- Dane Almassy, Chief Commercial Officer, Local Bounti
- Aaron Fields, Chief Executive Officer, Campo Caribe
- Jesper Hansen, Chief Commercial Officer, YesHealth Group
- Josh McClung, Chief Operating Officer, Cox Farms
According to Indoor Ag-Con, the session will focus on operational realities facing indoor growers as they navigate evolving markets, capital constraints, and performance expectations.
Industry Perspective From Indoor Ag-Con Leadership
Brian Sullivan, Chief Executive Officer of Indoor Ag-Con, said the keynote reflects the current phase of the CEA industry.
“Controlled environment agriculture is at an important inflection point,” Sullivan said. He noted that the panelists bring experience grounded in active operations and global market exposure, setting the tone for two days of practical discussion at Indoor Ag-Con 2026.
Tom Stenzel added that growers worldwide are adjusting to tighter capital environments and changing market dynamics. He said the keynote is intended to provide an honest assessment of where the industry stands and how operators are positioning for long-term viability.
Expanded Program And Additional Keynotes
The Opening Day keynote will be complemented by a Day Two headliner scheduled for Thursday, February 12, 2026, at 8:00 AM PST, titled The State of CEA Finance: Capital Flows, Discipline, and Lessons Learned. That session will feature Dave Chen, CEO of Equilibrium Capital, and David Verbitsky, President and Managing Director of Verbitsky Capital.
Together, the keynote sessions anchor an expanded educational program at Indoor Ag-Con 2026, which will include 11 crop- and sector-specific tracks. Topics span lettuce and herbs, vine crops, berries, mushrooms, cannabis, food safety, conventional agriculture, and emerging CEA approaches. In addition to conference programming, attendees will have access to an exhibition floor featuring technologies from across the supply chain and networking opportunities connecting growers, operators, suppliers, investors, and researchers.
Early Bird registration is now open. More information on the 2026 program and exhibitor opportunities can be found at www.indoor.ag.
