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Join us at GreenTech Amsterdam for an interactive workshop, in collaboration with Agritecture, where you'll explore the essentials of Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA). Learn about greenhouses and vertical farming, then use Agritecture’s farm planning software to design your own CEA farm. The session concludes with a quick pitch of your business idea.
Perfect for growers and breeders looking to innovate, this workshop offers practical insights into sustainable, profitable farming solutions for the future.

Moderator: Henry Gordon Smith, Niko Simos

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Niko Simos is an Operations Associate at Agritecture Consulting, specializing in vertical farming, project management, and sustainable food systems development. With a background in agricultural sciences from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and an ongoing MSc in Land, Water, Energy Resources, and Rural Environment Management, Niko brings a strong foundation in CEA research and practice. His research includes studying yield optimization for leafy greens under innovative vertical farming systems with artificial lighting.
At Agritecture, Niko manages daily operations across marketing, consulting, and business development, supporting strategic partnerships and delivering CEA workshops globally. His industry publications focus on advancing vertical farming practices, and he is passionate about leveraging technology and collaboration to create resilient food systems for the future.

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This Rijk Zwaan session explores how new vegetable markets can be developed through co-creation across the value chain. Using Southeast Asia as a case, Rijk Zwaan presents three pathways: introducing new crops, developing differentiated segments, and upgrading existing categories. By aligning genetics, market intelligence and fit-for-purpose cultivation systems, growers and partners can de-risk innovation and create scalable, high-value market growth. Four expert will be on stage to demonstrate how connections are used to develop opportunities together.

Moderator: Henry Gordon Smith, Damion Schwarzkachel, Hung  Ta, Tam Nguyen, Friso Klok

Shaping New Vegetable Markets: From genetics to market value through co-creation in Emerging Markets

How and why is (Dutch) greenhouse horticulture using life cycle assessment to calculate environmental impact? How are growers affected and where do opportunities to reduce impact lie?

Moderator: Henry Gordon Smith, Alexander van Tuyll, Ot Messemaker

Environmental Impact: Opportunities Through Life Cycle Assessment

Every day, plants in a greenhouse have their own story: a sudden humidity rise causing fungal diseases, screens closing too late wasting energy, plants thriving or quietly struggling. What if this was all detected instantly and acted on? 
Gremon Systems has long set the standard in slab scale measurement, capturing real-time data about plant growth and substrate conditions with high precision accuracy. Blue Radix’ Crop Controller has played a leading role in AI-driven greenhouse management, autonomously translating complex data into immediate action.
Now, these two technologies work as one. Together, Gremon Systems and Blue Radix deliver a fully closed irrigation loop, where sensor data flows directly into intelligent, continuously learning setpoint calculations. The outcome is measurable: less water and energy consumption, improved crop quality, and a significant reduction in the daily workload for growers.

Moderator: Henry Gordon Smith, Rudolf de Vetten, János Lóczi

Precision sensing meets autonomous control, a full suite approach for AI-driven greenhouse operations

Greenhouse horticulture is entering a decade of profound transformation. Around the world, growers, investors, and suppliers face shared challenges: climate pressure, rising energy costs, labour scarcity, water constraints, and the demand for sustainable, local food production. In this forward‑looking session, experts from Wageningen University & Research (WUR) and TNO will present an integrated vision for the future of protected cultivation, drawing on a broad set of international roadmaps, technology outlooks, and innovation strategies. From autonomous growing and digital twins to circular resource cycles, energy‑neutral greenhouse concepts, and resilient cropping systems, this session explores the global developments shaping next‑generation Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA). A dynamic panel discussion with industry leaders will highlight how technological breakthroughs, system innovation, and cross‑sector collaboration can ensure greenhouses remain future‑proof, profitable, and globally competitive. Join us to understand where the sector is heading, and how you can strategically position your business for the greenhouse of 2035 and beyond.

Moderator: Henry Gordon Smith, Innovation Award Winner, Concept Award Winner, Ellen  Beerling, Moderator: Egon Janssen, Impact Award Winner

The Future of Controlled Environment Agriculture: Science‑Driven Visions for a Changing World

Dutch greenhouse horticulture’s current CO₂ supply is under increasing pressure due to the energy transition and a growing focus on CCS. This session explores the potential role of CO₂ storage, identifies available storage options, and examines where further development may be feasible.

Moderator: Henry Gordon Smith, Janneke Grit, Nicola Donato, Peter van Hooft

Future-Proof CO₂ Supply for Sustainable Greenhouse Horticulture

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