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FTS to lead panel at VERTIFARM Wageningen

Wageningen University / University of Bologna / University of Arizona
Location: Orion, Bronland 1, Wageningen
Vertifarm Panel Discussion, Tuesday, October 15th, 2019 13:20

Introduction to FarmTech Society

Brief description of FarmTech Society and overview of activities, including PONICS VET
online training classes with Erasmus+ ECVET credentials, advocating for the industry in
Brussels, and North American engagements such as USDA and EU H2020, EFAS grant
opportunities.

Followed by Panel Discussion: Business Models for Vertical Farming

The target of the session is to develop a better understanding of the commercial models in
the emerging equation in intensive CEA to help shape the discussion for the future of
regulatory applications and system supply chain in order to create smart circular solutions for
the integration of intensive indoor growing such as vertical farming in the challenges ahead.

Panelists

Nele Lauwers
Urbanfarming – Boerenbond vzw
Belgium
http://www.boerenbond.be/stadslandbouw

Jan Westra
Strategic Business Development – PRIVA group
Netherlands
https://www.priva.com/

Dr. Kathrin Fielitz
Business Development Manager – Urban Farming, BJB GmbH & Co KG.
Germany
https://www.bjb.com/en/

Moderated by
Gus van der Feltz
Chairman FarmTech Society
Belgium
https://farmtechsociety.org/

for further information please contact Penny at pm[at]farmtechsociety.org, Adam at ar[at]farmtechsociety.org,
Yanni at yg[at]farmtechsociety.org, Gus at gf[at]farmtechsociety.org and +41 79 361 7520 or +301 802-8239
FarmTech Society ASBL
Place du Champs de Mars 5, 1050 Brussels
www.farmtechsociety.org