FoodBev Events has officially announced the first 30 expert speakers for the sixth edition of the Vertical Farming World Congress, set to take place on 7-9 October 2025 in Amsterdam.
The speaker line-up signals fresh momentum for the sector, with the Congress once again positioned as the premier annual gathering for the global vertical farming industry.
With the 2025 theme of 'Higher Purpose,' the event will bring together thought leaders, innovators, investors and policymakers from across the world for two days of high-level discussion, international collaboration and real-world innovation.
Global speaker line-up
Confirmed speakers include senior executives from leading operators such as 80 Acres Farms – which recently merged with Soli Organic to form a national indoor farming powerhouse – alongside pioneers AeroFarms and Babylon Micro-Farms (US), and UK-based Fischer Farms, GrowUp Farms and Intelligent Growth Solutions (IGS).
Further contributions will come from Brazil, Canada, China, Italy, the Netherlands, Taiwan, Turkey and the UAE, reflecting the Congress's global reach. Delegates will also hear from leading academics, advisers, venture investors and representatives of major industry associations in Japan and the US.
Featured speakers include Henry Gordon-Smith, the Founder and CEO of Agritecture, US, Tristan Fischer, Founder and group CEO of Fischer Farms, UK, and Tisha Livingston, CEO of Infinite Acres, the Netherlands; president of 80 Acres Farms, US. You can view the full list of speakers at the link here.
The program will feature two full days of conference sessions addressing the most urgent and strategic themes shaping the sector. Key topics include achieving operational profitability, driving return on investment (ROI), and showcasing technology leadership. Participants will also explore advances in plant science and nutrition, as well as strategies for mapping global market growth opportunities. Discussions will extend to navigating public policy frameworks, building retail and supply chain partnerships, and innovating with new crops such as botanicals, coffee, cosmetics, spinach, and wheat.
Delegates will also gain practical insights through site visits to Growy's cutting-edge vertical farm and the Philips GrowWise Research Centre. A special start-up panel will shine a spotlight on entrepreneurial priorities and the challenges of scaling vertical farming ventures.
Richard Hall, chair of event organisers FoodBev Media, said: "With the theme of Higher Purpose, this is the stand-out event of the year for vertical farm operators to learn about the latest developments worldwide, to review strategy and to make new connections".
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