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Vertical Farming World Congress 2025

Richard Hall of FoodBev Media, the brains behind the conference!
Richard Hall of FoodBev Media, the brains behind the conference!
Bringing vertical farms close to consumers. That's what Chris Davies of Harvest London emphasized on during his speech, highlighting their latest Corner Corner showcase farm
Bringing vertical farms close to consumers. That's what Chris Davies of Harvest London emphasized on during his speech, highlighting their latest Corner Corner showcase farm
It all starts with working with the retailer! Endre Harnes with Avisomo believes that vertical farms should become a part of retail distribution centers.
It all starts with working with the retailer! Endre Harnes with Avisomo believes that vertical farms should become a part of retail distribution centers.
Tom Stenzel of the CEA Alliance and Eri Hayashi of the Japan Plant Factory Association
Tom Stenzel of the CEA Alliance and Eri Hayashi of the Japan Plant Factory Association
Francesco Orsini with the university of Bologna
Francesco Orsini with the university of Bologna
From R&D phase to actively looking for partners to scale! Gary Chen of PUKU, a Chinese company who aims to commercialize its automated farms.
From R&D phase to actively looking for partners to scale! Gary Chen of PUKU, a Chinese company who aims to commercialize its automated farms.
Laura van de Kreeke (Growy), Leo Marcelis (Wageningen University and Research), Marc Oshima (Babylon Micro-Farms), Rebekka Boekhout (Phyto by RCB)
Laura van de Kreeke (Growy), Leo Marcelis (Wageningen University and Research), Marc Oshima (Babylon Micro-Farms), Rebekka Boekhout (Phyto by RCB)
Keeping it realistic. Halil Beskardesler with Plant Factory addressed the loss in harvesting, sorting and unsold produce is something that's often forgotten in the optimistic numbers of vertical farming.
Keeping it realistic. Halil Beskardesler with Plant Factory addressed the loss in harvesting, sorting and unsold produce is something that's often forgotten in the optimistic numbers of vertical farming.
Henry Gordon-Smith with Agritecture said "strong business cases can still be built around premium, niche, and quality-driven segments."
Henry Gordon-Smith with Agritecture said "strong business cases can still be built around premium, niche, and quality-driven segments."
Jack Farmer with LettUs Grow was passionately talking us through a spinach research using aeroponics that showcased disease free production.
Jack Farmer with LettUs Grow was passionately talking us through a spinach research using aeroponics that showcased disease free production.
LEDs talk about Lighting by the one and only Leo Marcelis of the WUR
LEDs talk about Lighting by the one and only Leo Marcelis of the WUR
Reinier Donkersloot with Airlux Technologies talking about keeping it lean when building out a business
Reinier Donkersloot with Airlux Technologies talking about keeping it lean when building out a business
Cotton? That's what Roel Janssen was showcasing for Planet Farms
Cotton? That's what Roel Janssen was showcasing for Planet Farms
Stefan Janssen with Signify
Stefan Janssen with Signify
Tisha Livingston of 80 Acres Farms talking about their proprietary farming software: GroLoop
Tisha Livingston of 80 Acres Farms talking about their proprietary farming software: GroLoop
Tristan Fischer of Fischer Farms revealed the company will be selling farming units globally
Tristan Fischer of Fischer Farms revealed the company will be selling farming units globally
Ard van de Kreeke with Growy was all about driving price competitiveness
Ard van de Kreeke with Growy was all about driving price competitiveness
Talking science! Eri Hayashi of the JPFA and Francesco Orsini with Bologna University
Talking science! Eri Hayashi of the JPFA and Francesco Orsini with Bologna University
Andrew Lloyd with Intelligent Growth Solutions
Andrew Lloyd with Intelligent Growth Solutions
Prove your footprint! Richard Hall, Philip Lee, Peter Bachmann and David Verbitsky at the investment panel.
Prove your footprint! Richard Hall, Philip Lee, Peter Bachmann and David Verbitsky at the investment panel.
The event venue at the Koepelkerk
The event venue at the Koepelkerk
Hugo Kaper showcasing Growy's assortment
Hugo Kaper showcasing Growy's assortment
The first day started with a Growy tour
The first day started with a Growy tour
Laura van de Kreeke at the Growy tour
Laura van de Kreeke at the Growy tour
Growy's farming system
Growy's farming system
Ellis Janssen welcomed the participants with typical Eindhovense worstenbroodjes (meat loafs)
Ellis Janssen welcomed the participants with typical Eindhovense worstenbroodjes (meat loafs)
Strawberries from Philips' GrowWise Center in Eindhoven
Strawberries from Philips' GrowWise Center in Eindhoven
We all know this made Leo Marcelis happy. Lettuce lighting trials at the GrowWise Center
We all know this made Leo Marcelis happy. Lettuce lighting trials at the GrowWise Center
A strawberry trial from seed to plant at GrowWise
A strawberry trial from seed to plant at GrowWise