GreenTech Amsterdam 2026: Talent, Tech and Growth

GreenTech Amsterdam 2026 brings together leading experts to explore how Controlled Environment Agriculture is transforming global food production, from feeding and greening the world to strengthening the Dutch ‘Diamond’ approach. Across the programme, sessions dive into key topics such as autonomous greenhouse steering, the path to automation, and the future of indoor farming through talent development. From medicinal plant cultivation insights to global investment collaboration and advanced root zone strategies. The event will be held from 9 to 11 June at the RAI Amsterdam Convention Centre.

A selection of the knowledge sessions: 

Vision Stage 
• Tuesday 9 June, 10:15 AM – 11:00 AM: ‘How Controlled Environment Agriculture helps feeding and greening the world’ moderated by Annie van de Riet (AVAG) 
• Tuesday 9 June, 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM: ‘The Dutch Diamond as basis of success’ by Anneke van de Kamp (TKI Horticulture & Starting Materials), Richard Harrison (Wageningen University & Research), Ton van Dalen (Oxyn) and Simkje Kruidering (Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security and Nature)

Data & Tech Stage (Tech World)
• Wednesday 10 June, 1.34 PM -14.30 PM: ‘Optimised autonomous steering of greenhouses on both global and local level’ by Niels van der Geest (Delphy), Paolo de Heer (TNO), Brigit den Bakker (Delphy) and moderated by Eric Poot (Delphy)
• Thursday 11 June,1.30 PM – 2.15 PM: ‘Path to Automation: Priorities, Barriers, and Bottom Lines’ by Renko Schuil (TTA-ISO), Adrian Roelands (Roelands Plant Farms), and moderated by Thea-Isabella Otto (Thea Otto Consulting)

Crops/VF Stage (Green World)
• Wednesday 10 June, 12:00 AM – 12:45PM: ‘Survival of the fittest’ by Reinier Wolterbeek (ONNA Greens), Goncalo Cabrita (Periplo Innovation), Laura van de Kreeke (Growy), Tisha Livingston (Infinite Acres), and moderated by Rebekka Boekhout (Phyto by RCB B.V.) 
• Thursday 11 June, 12.15 PM – 1:00 PM: ‘Grow the Professional - Building Skills for CEA Innovation via Knowledge Transfer’ by Els Berckmoes (Proefstation voor de Groenteteelt – Harvestis), Christine von der Ohe (Festo), Paul Gauthier (Penn State University) and moderated by Thea-Isabella Otto (Thea Otto Consulting)

Medicinal Plants Stage (Green World) 
• Tuesday 9 June, 11:15 AM – 12:00 PM: ‘Insights from Cannabis Growers Around the World’ by Sonny Moerenhout (Cultivators), Diego Perez (Organic Remedies), Autumn Karcey (Cultivo Inc) and Brady Green (Dalgety)
• Wednesday 10 June, 2:15 PM - 3:00 PM: ‘Mastering the Root Zone: Strategies for Optimized Plant Health and Growth’ by Sonny Moerenhout (Cultivators), Ryan Wankel (Cultiwool), Wesley Petzer (Atami) and Ben Nikaj (Grodan)

Insight Stage (Innovation & Insight)
• Wednesday 10 June, 1:15 PM– 1:45PM: ‘Advancing Agriculture Through Investment and Technology Collaboration’ by Seewraj Nundlall (Economic Development Board Mauritius)

More information at: https://www.greentech.nl/amsterdam/. 

Registration policy Visitors

GreenTech is offering a 3-day entrance ticket €99 excl. VAT per person, up to and including 5 June. After 5 June, the rate will be €125. For an additional fee, upgrades such as Premium[DS1.1], Power Day, Boat trip and the GreenTech Party, are available. More information and registration at https://www.greentech.nl/amsterdam/tickets.

GreenTech Amsterdam

GreenTech Amsterdam will be held from Tuesday 9 - Thursday 11 June 2026. The exhibition is a global meeting place for all horticultural technology professionals with a focus on the early stages of the horticultural chain and the current issues growers face. GreenTech is supported by AVAG, the industry association for the greenhouse technology sector in the Netherlands.
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