Key Takeaways:
- VertiFarm 2024 in Dortmund will highlight innovations in cannabis production and vertical farming technologies.
- The event will explore the rapidly growing cannabis market, particularly in Europe, with an expected increase in trade to over EUR 3.1 billion by 2025.
- The 8th Congress of the Association for Vertical Farming e.V. will focus on cannabis, traditional medicine, and the business potential of vertical farming.
- SANANBIO, a leading Chinese photobiotech firm, returns as a special sponsor, showcasing its sustainable vertical farming technologies.
VertiFarm 2024: Pioneering Cannabis Cultivation Technologies
The VertiFarm show, scheduled from 8 to 10 October 2024 in Dortmund, is set to spotlight the latest technological trends and innovations in cannabis production. As the international platform for advanced farming techniques and novel food systems, VertiFarm 2024 will gather industry leaders, decision-makers, and innovators from agriculture, the food industry, and the pharmaceutical sector. This year’s event promises to delve deep into the burgeoning global cannabis market, which, according to Statista, saw European legal cannabis sales reach approximately EUR 230.7 million in 2022, with projections suggesting a significant increase to over EUR 3.1 billion by 2025.
Exploring New Horizons in Cannabis Production
Cannabis, traditionally recognized for its intoxicating properties, is gaining traction in various industries, including food, medicine, and cosmetics. VertiFarm 2024 will focus on these diverse applications, providing insights into efficient cultivation techniques aimed at producing health-promoting and nutritious cannabis products. Attendees can expect to explore cutting-edge solutions for the cultivation of cannabis in controlled environments, particularly within the context of vertical farming.
The event will also host the 8th Congress of the Association for Vertical Farming e.V. (AVF), a three-day specialist congress. This congress will feature a comprehensive examination of cannabis and other medicinal plants, with particular attention to the potential of traditional Chinese medicine, Ayurveda, and European herbal practices. The congress will highlight the economic opportunities that vertical farming presents for these sectors, underscoring the convergence of technology, agriculture, and medicine.
SANANBIO: Leading the Way in Sustainable Vertical Farming
Returning to VertiFarm as a special sponsor, SANANBIO, a renowned Chinese photobiotech firm, will showcase its pioneering contributions to sustainable vertical farming. The company’s team of experts, including growers, engineers, and scientists, has developed advanced hydroponic systems and climate control solutions that are revolutionizing indoor cultivation practices.
SANANBIO’s flagship product, the RADIX system, has already garnered attention in over 40 countries. The system’s optimized light spectra promote enhanced plant growth, offering a glimpse into the future of large-scale vertical farming. “We use our continuous technological innovation and experience in large-scale vertical farming to enable our clients to turn their urban farming dreams into reality. We invite other partners to join our sales family,” said Galen Zhou, Global Sales Director at SANANBIO.
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