Conference agenda
Discover the Future of Horticulture in North America
GreenTech North America is launching a brand-new, dedicated congress focused on the rapid developments reshaping horticulture across the continent. With technology and innovation at the core, the congress brings together leading experts, growers, innovators, investors, and solution providers to explore the challenges and opportunities driving the industry forward.
Our full program will be revealed gradually over the coming weeks. Stay tuned for announcements about top-tier speakers, influential thought leaders, and cutting‑edge sessions that will illuminate the next era of Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) and open‑field crops under cover, including high‑tunnel production systems.
Wednesday 23 September
09:00 AM - 09:45 AM Opening conference/ Keynote
09:45 AM - 10:30 AM General session
10:40 AM - 11:30 AM 2x Breakout sessions
11:40 AM - 12:30 PM 2x Breakout sessions
12:30 PM - 01:30 PM Lunch
01:30 PM - 14:15 PM General session
Thursday 24 September
09:00 AM - 09:45 AM General session
09:45 AM - 10:30 AM General session
10:40 AM - 11:30 AM 2x Breakout sessions
11:40 AM - 12:30 PM 2x Breakout sessions
12:30 PM - 01:30 PM Lunch
Expo opening hours
Wednesday 23 September 2026 | 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday 24 September 2026 | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Key themes you can expect
- Water quality and water management innovations
- Sustainability and footprint reduction (including LCA and impact calculations)
- Energy‑saving technologies and sustainable energy strategies
- Robotics and advanced automation, including humanoid applications
- Post-harvest handling insights and technology
- Crop-focused deep dives: leafy greens, pot plants, tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, strawberries
- Labor challenges & opportunities: the future of foreign labor programs (e.g., H‑2A)
- Preparing human capital for emerging technologies in CEA
- North America’s position in domestic & global horticultural markets
- Smart and right‑sized investments in technology
- The rising importance of local markets in sustainable operations
- Production efficiency strategies
- The role of international talent in shaping the industry
