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Indoor Ag-Con Heads To Orlando In October 2021

Premier Trade Show & Conference for Indoor |Vertical Farming Industry To Host In-Person Edition October 4-5, 2021 at Hilton Orlando in Florida

(MARCH 11, 2021) — With safety in mind, the Indoor Ag-Con management team has pushed the  dates for its previously announced May 2021 agriculture trade show and conference for the indoor and vertical farming industry to October 4-5, 2021.  In addition to the date shift,  Indoor Ag-Con will also move from its former Las Vegas location to the Hilton Orlando in Florida for 2021, with plans to return to Las Vegas and co-locate with the National Grocers Association | NGA Show in 2022.

Better Alignment With Covid Vaccine Rollout

“By moving our event to October, we feel we’re better aligned with the expanding Covid-19 vaccine rollout. Growing confidence levels in travel and attendance at live events will also be important,” says Brian Sullivan, co-owner, Indoor Ag-Con. “Safety of our audience as priority one.  We also wanted to find a new location and venue that offered easy accessibility. Cost-effective accommodations, as well as area activities – both indoor farming as well as entertainment-related – were factors, too. Orlando checked all the boxes.”

“Our 2021 move to the East Coast, coupled with Orlando’s appeal and convenience, also gives us the opportunity to expand our reach. We hope to attract  new audiences of growers and start-ups from the region, too,” adds Nancy Hallberg, co-owner, Indoor Ag-Con.

Registration and Event Information

Registration for the 2021 edition will open in May.  All attendees will be required to adhere to safety protocols. The Indoor Ag-Con team will be closely following the government guidelines for the 2021 event.

Indoor Ag-Con, launched in 2013, showcases the latest technology and business strategies for growing crops in indoor systems. These include those  using hydroponic, aeroponic and aquaponic techniques. The event brings together growers, investors, chefs, produce buyers, academics, policymakers, industry suppliers and advocates.

The 2021 edition will feature an expanded exhibit floor. It will also offer new networking opportunities and some of the industry’s top innovators and business leaders presenting keynote addresses.  A range of panel discussions will also be part of the conference.

The Hilton Orlando is centrally located to all major theme-parks and attractions and just minutes from the eclectic dining scene and entertainment of International Drive. The resort resort sits on over 26 acres of lush landscaping and tropical inspirations making it a true destination of its own. Guests are immediately welcomed with an upscale feel enhanced with resort-style accommodations and amenities.

In development now, more information on  the 2021 edition’s educational offerings, exhibits and networking events can be found at www.indoor.ag

For 2022, Indoor Ag-Con and The NGA Show will co-locate at Caesars Forum Convention Center in Las Vegas , February 27 – March 1, 2022.

About Indoor Ag-Con

Founded in 2013, Indoor Ag-Con has emerged as the premier trade event for vertical farming | indoor agriculture. This is the practice of growing crops in indoor systems, using hydroponic, aquaponic and aeroponic techniques. Its events are crop-agnostic and touch all sectors of the business. It covers covers produce, legal cannabis |hemp, alternate protein and non-food crops. In December 2018, three event industry professionals – Nancy Hallberg, Kris Sieradzki and Brian Sullivan – acquired Indoor Ag-Con LLC,  setting the stage for further expansion of the events globally. More information is at https://indoor.ag.