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Rooted in Water, Fueled by Fish: Advancing Hydroponics Through Aquaponics

Location:  Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, NV
Pre-Show Workshop Registration – $545, includes lunch & Indoor Ag-Con Expo Only Pass

Combo discounts also available to bundle with Full Conference Passes, too!

In an industry driven by innovation and sustainability, aquaponics is emerging as a powerful evolution of traditional hydroponic systems. This workshop explores how integrating fish and plants into a closed-loop ecosystem not only enhances crop yield and resource efficiency but also opens new revenue streams and market opportunities.

Join The Aquaponics Association and Friends as we dive into the practical and commercial benefits of aquaponics – from reducing nutrient input costs to improving system resilience and environmental performance. Whether you’re scaling an existing hydroponic operation or exploring new ag-tech ventures, this session will equip you with actionable insights on how aquaponics can advance your growing systems – biologically, economically, and sustainably.

Key Takeaways:

  • Understand the core mechanics of aquaponic systems and how they complement and advance hydroponic production;
  • Discover cutting edge research that is advancing aquaponic systems;
  • Learn strategies for integrating aquaponics into existing hydroponic and aquaculture operations; and
  • Explore case studies demonstrating ROI and scalability, discovering how fish can fuel not just plants – but profits.

Josh Dusci, Indoor Agriculture Associate, Virginia State University and Coordinator, The Aquaponics Association

Janelle Hager, Aquaponic State Specialist, Kentucky State University

Molly Stanek, Director, The Aquaponics Association and CEO, EcoAgTech

Charlie Shultz, Academic Director, Santa Fe Community College

Arvind Venkat, Scientific Director, Water Farmers

Aquaponics Association – www.aquaponicsassociation.org

Questions:  Contact Suzanne Pruitt at 404.452.1884 or suzanne@indoor.ag