Key Takeaways:
- Expert Predictions and Strategies: Learn from the insights and forecasts of industry veterans on how emerging trends will shape controlled environment agriculture (CEA).
- Sustainability and Innovation: Understand the role of CEA in offering sustainable solutions to the challenges of traditional farming, emphasizing innovation in food production.
- Networking and Learning Opportunities: The event provides a platform for quality networking, educational panels, and sessions featuring over 200 suppliers and service providers in the CEA sector.
- Leadership and Vision: Hear from leaders like Daniel Malech, Jim DiMenna, Viraj Puri, and Matt Ryan, who bring a wealth of experience and vision for the future of indoor agriculture.
Indoor Ag-Con announced its third keynote address, “Leader Insights: Charting the Future Landscape of Controlled Environment Agriculture,” a must-attend event for anyone interested in the future of sustainable and innovative food production. This keynote, featuring a panel of CEA industry stalwarts, is set to take place on Monday, March 11, at 11 am, promising to offer invaluable insights into the evolving landscape of indoor agriculture.
Panel of Visionaries
The keynote will be moderated by Daniel Malech, Board Chair of the CEA Alliance and SVP at Plenty, and will feature a distinguished panel including Jim DiMenna, President of Red Sun Farms; Viraj Puri, Co-Founder and CEO of Gotham Greens; and Matt Ryan, CEO of Soli Organic. These industry leaders will share their predictions, strategies, and perspectives on the emerging trends in CEA, providing attendees with the foresight needed to stay ahead in this dynamic field.
The Promise of Controlled Environment Agriculture
Brian Sullivan, CEO of Indoor Ag-Con, highlights the significance of the keynote, stating, “We are excited to bring this panel of CEA industry leaders to our keynote stage to offer insider tips and predictions shaped by real-world experience.” The discussion will underscore the tremendous promise of indoor agriculture as a sustainable solution to the challenges posed by traditional farming methods, offering critical takeaways about the future of this rapidly evolving sector.
About the Speakers
- Daniel Malech oversees corporate strategy, legal, compliance, government affairs, and sustainability at Plenty, driving scale for the indoor vertical farming company.
- Jim DiMenna is the President of Red Sun Farms, one of the largest vertically integrated high-tech greenhouse vegetable growers, emphasizing seed selection, plant growth, harvesting, packaging, and distribution.
- Viraj Puri has led Gotham Greens to become one of the world’s largest and most commercially successful indoor farming companies, focusing on delivering fresh, long-lasting leafy greens and herbs year round.
- Matt Ryan focuses on strengthening Soli Organic’s competitive advantages and achieving scaled topline growth, leveraging his extensive experience in marketing and strategy from his previous roles at Starbucks and The Walt Disney Company.
About Indoor Ag-Con
Since its inception in 2013, Indoor Ag-Con has become the largest trade show and conference for vertical farming, greenhouse, and controlled environment agriculture. The event covers all business sectors, including produce, legal cannabis, hemp, alternate protein, and non-food crops, providing a comprehensive platform for industry professionals to learn, network, and grow.
“Leader Insights: Charting the Future Landscape of Controlled Environment Agriculture” promises to be a landmark event at Indoor Ag-Con 2024, offering unparalleled insights into the future of CEA from some of the most visionary figures in the industry. Attendees will have the knowledge and strategies needed to navigate and succeed in the rapidly evolving world of sustainable and innovative food production.
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