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Power Day 2026 is all about the unknowns of growing and the revenue we’ve yet to discover. The growth of plants is driven mainly by photosynthesis and transpiration, but have we reached the borderlines in this process or are there still undiscovered fields where we can make progress and developments? Inspired by this year’s overarching theme, Pure, Power Day 2026 invites professionals from across the horticultural value chain to explore what we don’t know yet. Instead of presenting answers, we’ll create space for open dialogue, unexpected insights, and shared learning.
As part of the 2026 edition, we’re hosting a renewed Power Day; a program designed to spark curiosity, connection, and collective discovery. The event will start with a keynote of Bosch Growers, elaborating on their expansion to the USA with strawberries, and how their unknowns, challenges and opportunities became apparent, and were tackled by themselves in the process of internationalization.
Afterwards, participants of Power Day 2026 will dive deep in what the horticultural sector still must discover, to face and discuss new challenges and explore even newer opportunities. This will be done in a table-group setting, in collaboration with Marit and Peter Klapwijk, Division Q and multiple high-end moderators from the industry.
Let’s dive into the unknowns!
Speakers
Learn to grow!
Beanstalk stimulates the growth and development of people and organizations within the horticulture sector. We create an inspiring learning environment for all who work in our beautiful sector. A place to explore and develop talents, where your company is supported to evolve towards a future-proof (self-learning) organization.
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I'm a dedicated future-proofing strategist with a passion for driving sustainable growth and innovation across various industries. One of my early career achievements includes pioneering transformative projects in China's green building sector, showcasing my ability to lead large-scale sustainable initiatives.
With a deep understanding of emerging trends, disruptive technologies, and global perspectives, I have researched and authored strategic industry studies on topics such as green cities, logistics and transport, the brewing industry, horticulture, and the digital transformation of the food industry.
I founded Springtide Strategy in 2016, a consultancy firm dedicated to future-proofing strategies and green transition across various industries. I work with cross-disciplinary experts to deliver tailored solutions.
The workplace is the best learning environment. Beanstalk assumes that all knowledge is already available.
As coach and trainer I am concerned with the individual people in the organization and I facilitate coaching processes to realize human growth.
Beanstalk helps to build future-proof companies in the agricultural sector by developing the people in the organization.
We approach learning and development of people as a growth process. We are continuously learning and developing! You can accelerate this process by working consciously and purposefully on development.
Together with Peter Klapwijk and Sjoerd Nieboer (family business 😊), we also organize away days for directors, management and entrepreneurs to reflect on leadership, trends, day to day activity and the future.
I am also involved with Peter Klapwijk in the content and development of this Power day. Nice to meet you there.
Bart van Meurs is Head of Division Q within the Koppert Cress Group, where he focuses on the development and application of innovative technologies for sustainable cultivation. With extensive experience in greenhouse horticulture and innovation-driven projects, he works closely with growers, technology partners and start-ups to support the transition towards a more sustainable and resilient horticultural sector. As moderator of this event, Bart brings together his in-depth sector knowledge, strategic insight and ability to guide constructive dialogue on the future of food, technology and sustainability.
With 15 years of experience at RAI Amsterdam and over 12 years as an Exhibition Manager, Kim has spent the past five years dedicated to GreenTech and the horticulture sector. Bringing people together has always been her passion, and she finds that this aligns naturally with an industry that is both innovative and highly relevant, especially for someone who mainly follows a plant-based diet.