Key Takeaways:
- The 6th annual Vertical Farming World Congress will be held from October 7 to 9, 2025, in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
- The event is recognized as a premier platform for vertical farming professionals, drawing attendees from across the globe.
- The Congress will feature two days of industry discussions, networking, a gala dinner with awards, and visits to Growy and Philips GrowWise Research Center.
- The venue is the newly renovated 5-star Renaissance Amsterdam Hotel.
Event Details
Zenith Global has announced its 6th annual Vertical Farming World Congress, scheduled to take place from October 7 to 9, 2025, in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Widely regarded as a key event in the vertical farming industry, the Congress attracts operators, suppliers, customers, and advisors from leading businesses worldwide.
Hosted at the Renaissance Amsterdam Hotel, the event will span two days of discussions and insights into the future of vertical farming. The Congress also includes a gala industry dinner featuring awards and site visits to two prominent facilities: Growy, a vertical farm in Amsterdam, and the Philips GrowWise Research Center, which focuses on advancing horticulture lighting solutions.
Industry Praise and Participation
The Congress has been praised by past attendees as a pivotal event for industry engagement. Paul Millett, Chief Executive of InvertiGro and a participant in the 2024 Frankfurt edition, shared his experience: “Zenith Global’s Vertical Farming World Congress is a must-attend event! I thoroughly enjoyed participating with the best and brightest from industry, advisory, and academia—all together under one roof. If we are to truly shift the dial on adoption and impact from our industry globally, we need to pull together, and it all begins in forums like this one.”
Exclusive Site Visits
The Congress will include tours of two cutting-edge facilities in Amsterdam:
- Growy: Attendees will have the opportunity to explore this Amsterdam-based vertical farm. Founder Ard van de Kreeke expressed enthusiasm for the event, stating: “We are very excited to join the Vertical Farming World Congress again and to open our doors for attendees to view our own Vertical Farm in our home base of Amsterdam. We hope to see everyone there and look forward to gaining more insights and collaboration at the Congress.”
- Philips GrowWise Research Center: Focused on innovative lighting solutions for indoor farming, the center will host visitors to discuss advancements in controlled-environment agriculture. Ellis Janssen, Global Director of City Farming for Philips Horticulture LED Solutions, commented: “We are very excited to meet the attendees of the 2025 Vertical Farming World Congress and eager to discuss how indoor farmers can grow ‘more wisely’ when they visit our GrowWise Research Center.”
Networking and Collaboration
With its mix of presentations, networking opportunities, and site visits, the Congress provides a comprehensive platform for vertical farming stakeholders to exchange ideas and collaborate on key industry challenges. It remains a significant event for exploring advancements and innovations shaping the future of indoor farming.