Innovation & Insight
At the heart of horticultural innovation
This area brings together startups, the Insight stage with multiple activities, and the 9 GreenTech Innovation Award nominees, to showcase the future of greenhouse technologies and sustainable controlled environment agriculture.
Insight Stage
The Innovation and Insight zone is home to the Insight Stage - which gives you the chance to meet experts from the horticulture industry in a smaller and more personal surrounding.
This stage also offers a dynamic setting for exclusive, targeted side events designed for specific audiences within the horticulture industry. Separate from the main knowledge programme, this stage hosts invitation-only sessions, deep-dive discussions, and focused gatherings that facilitate strategic networking and exchange. Whether it's private roundtables, tailored presentations, or partner-led events, the Insight Stage creates a space where key stakeholders can explore sector-specific challenges and opportunities in a more personalized and interactive environment.
Innovation and Insight activities
Power Day
Wednesday 10 June, 08:30 AM - 11:00 AM
€ 90.00
The unknowns of growing and the revenue you’ve yet to discover.
As part of the 2026 edition, we’re hosting a renewed Power Day, a program designed to spark curiosity, connection, and collective discovery.
Inspired by this year’s overarching theme Pure, the Power Day invites professionals from across the horticultural value chain to explore what we don’t yet know. Instead of presenting answers, we’ll create space for open dialogue, unexpected insights, and shared learning.
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CEA design workshop
Thursday 11 June | 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
€ 99.00
By exploring the integration of CEA into current and future farming practices, this workshop offers you valuable insights into innovative farming solutions that can enhance productivity, sustainability, and resource efficiency. It provides an opportunity to stay ahead of trends, discover new technologies, and learn how CEA can be profitable. You will gain the knowledge and tools needed to succeed in the evolving landscape of urban farming.
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HortiTalent
Thursday 11 June | 11:00 AM - 04:00 PM
External registration
In cooperation with our partner AVAG, we will host HortiTalent again. This day is your chance to set foot in the horticulture industry, make connections with important companies in the industry or roam the fairgrounds to discover the latest innovations.
HortiTalent gives you the option to join a Dutch programme dedicated to students and pupils. Get inspired by short presentations of horticulture professionals. The HortiTalent gives you the option to meet partners from AVAG on the show floor, who are looking forward to meeting you and discussing possible career options with you.
The GreenTech Innovation Award nominees 2026
Concept Award Nominees
For an innovation which is not on the market yet and has the most potential to have a successful market introduction within two years.
- Track32 B.V. - Seedling Trials
- Koppert B.V. - Limonica Ulti-Mite
- Sensie - Sensie Omni
Innovation Award Nominees
For the most unique, high‑tech, and advanced technological innovation, with a market presence of no longer than one year.
- Biobest - Home compostable breeding sachet for predatory mites
- MANNA CEA Co., Ltd - MESH: AI Greenhouse Automation & Management
- Zayndu Limited - LettucePrime
New! Impact Award Nominees
For established products with at least two years of market presence and proven high impact on sustainability and revenue growth.
- Octiva - Lumion
- PATS - PATS-C
- Air Tray Technologies by Blackmore Co - Air Tray Technologies by Blackmore