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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
A forward-focused programme
The programme will feature two full days of conference sessions tackling the most urgent and strategic themes shaping the sector, including:
Achieving operational profitability
Driving return on investment (ROI)
Showcasing technology leadership
Advances in plant science and nutrition
Mapping global market growth opportunities
Navigating public policy frameworks
Building retail and supply chain partnerships
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”.
Supporting the industry
The Vertical Farming World Congress 2025 is supported by a wide network of sponsors and partners from across the agri-tech and food industries, underlining its role as the leading platform for collaboration and progress in vertical farming.
A huge thank you to all of our partners:
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Silver sponsor: Philips
Silver sponsor: Cymru Wales
Bronze sponsor: Airlux Technologies
In association with: Phyto by RCB
Media partner: Vertical Farm Daily
About FoodBev Events
At FoodBev Events, we are dedicated to bringing together professionals from the international food and beverage industry for unparalleled networking opportunities. With over 20 years of experience providing business insights through FoodBev Media, we understand the unique challenges businesses face. Our events are expertly curated to foster connections, ignite conversation, and share valuable knowledge that can propel your innovations and business to new heights. Join us at an upcoming event and become part of a thriving community focused on innovation and collaboration.
