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

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.