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<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0Indoor Ag-Con<\/a> <\/strong>and the Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) Innovation Center <\/strong>\u2014 a joint project of the School of Plant and Environmental Sciences at Virginia Tech, Virginia Seafood Agricultural Research and Extension Center <\/strong>and the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (IALR)<\/strong> <\/span>(VT-IALR CEA-IC)<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0 —<\/span><\/a><\/strong> recently concluded the successful 2nd CEA Summit East event in Danville, Virginia.\u00a0 Look for information coming soon for 2024!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Designed to bring the CEA industry and academia together to share research, business strategies and build partnerships to drive future growth for the sector and its stakeholders, the CEA Summit East promises to grow your business!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n The CEA Summit East is ideal for everyone interested in CEA, including: indoor & greenhouse growers, facility owners & operators, researchers, educators , government officials, real estate developers, architects, construction specialists, sales & marketing teams, industry manufacturers & suppliers.<\/span>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n The CEA Summit East’s strong focus — bringing industry & academia together– promises to attract attentions and attendees from across all segments of hte industry, meaning more new business prospects for our tabletop exhibitors.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n ATTENDEE INFO<\/a> EXHIBITOR INFO Following the success of its debut edition in October 2022, which brought together more than 200 attendees from 28 states, the CEA Summit East will continue to foster connections and collaboration among growers, educators, scientists, extension specialists, suppliers, engineers, tech specialists, architect\/developers, and other industry members.<\/p>\n We invite you to share your expertise with our members as one of our panelists or other program format speakers.\u00a0 To be considered complete our CALL FOR SPEAKERS form >>><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n Call For Speakers<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Check out some of the press coverage from our October 2022 edition from outlets like:<\/p>\n WSLS Channel 10 News<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Danville Register & Bee<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Cardinal News<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n WDBJ – Channel 7 News<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Vertical Farm Daily<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n It is a conference<\/strong> featuring speakers highlighting different aspects of the CEA industry in keynotes, panels, and breakout sessions. You’ll hear from some of the industry top thought leaders including CEOs, growers, researchers, educators and many others.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n It is a networking event<\/strong> featuring tabletop exhibits from suppliers showcasing the latest CEA innovations and services with a host of opportunities to meet with peers and potential new business partners during meals, coffee breaks, and an evening social event<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n You’ll have the chance to explore the latest CEA innovations and introductions from our tabletop exhibitors.<\/strong>\u00a0 From lighting and environmental control systems to AI,\u00a0 you’ll see top brands and emerging leaders showcasing and sharing tools to help you grow your business.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n The event hosts are especially qualified to bring the CEA industry and academia together for an event The\u00a0<\/span>Controlled Environment Agriculture Innovation Center<\/b>\u00a0is a joint project between the School of Plant and Environmental Sciences at Virginia Tech and the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (IALR). Housed primarily within a modern indoor agricultural complex on the campus of IALR in Danville, VA, the center features hydroponic and soilless systems\/production systems and facilities including indoor growth rooms, greenhouses, growth chambers, and vertical growing racks. The center\u2019s scientists and technology teams are working closely with the industry\u2019s top growers and suppliers on a number of key projects<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n ![\"\"](\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/4-amigos-600-%C3%97-200-px-600-%C3%97-150-px-600-%C3%97-100-px-e1679413277776.png\")
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\nWhat Is The CEA Summit East?<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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<\/p>\nA Conference<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nA Networking Event<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nA Business Generator<\/h3>\n
\nThe Team<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
focused on business, educational and networking growth opportunities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n
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<\/p>\nThe CEA Innovation Center<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nIndoor Ag-Con<\/h3>\n