EPIC is a membership-led not-for-profit industry
association that promotes the sustainable development of organizations working in the field of
photonics
FTS and EPIC will collaborate in information exchange and promotion to increase industry endorsement of standards and, ultimately, to support the development of an efficient and sustainable industry.
Pioneering new ways of farm & food
Controlled Environment Agriculture – global food security through new agricultural production systems is one of the central tasks of the future. “Inhouse Farming – Feed & Food Show” is the DLG’s new platform for the agricultural and food systems of the future. Closely networked with agricultural practice, it offers technical information, perspectives, innovations and business – from feed to food.
In addition, we will be hosting a co-located conference on CEA, renewable energy and circular economy infrastructure clusters
Join AgriBITs, the revolutionary agrifood digitalization community, and experience a multitude of benefits. At AgriBITs, the global tech excellence gets the opportunity to directly connect with Agrifoodtech companies. Additionally, attendees gain exclusive access to extensive networking opportunities with industry and academic experts, as well as national and EU representatives.
AgriBITs will create a business community where innovators collaborate to develop future-fit agrifood solutions through connectivity, digitalization, and automation technologies. It is dedicated to educating its members on crucial topics such as data standardization, security and ownership, offering insightful sessions on data-related regulatory frameworks, and actively supporting the development of standards. The summit covers all agricultural production sectors, including arable, indoor and livestock farming, as well as feed and food processing.
GreenTech is the global meeting place for all professionals involved in horticulture technology. GreenTech focuses on the early stages of the horticulture chain and production issues relevant to growers.
A new open partnership to develop and implement a certification specifically for new ‘indoor’ high tech systems with natural and artificial lights. The partnership is open to all industry stakehoders small and large to help advance a comprehensive new certificate for innovative productions systems.
https://www.globalgap.org/uk_en/
Indoor Ag-Con is the premier event covering the technology of growing crops in indoor systems, using hydroponic, aeroponic and aquaponic techniques. The events unite growers, investors, chefs, tech geeks, produce buyers, academics, policymakers, industry suppliers and advocates in lively discussions of the industry’s promise, issues and future across formal conference proceedings, practical mini workshops and exhibits
The aim of the PONICS VET project is to create and deliver comprehensive training for the innovative profession of hydroponics technician. Alongside educational content, the course will offer formal certification compliant with the ECVET (the European credit system for VET) methodology. This will allow trainees’ certifications to be recognized within all institutions that are part of the ECVET system.
The concept of vertical farming, Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) and New Food Systems has already become an issue of strategic global importance and is producing a vibrant developing market, with innovative start-ups and major corporations driving the development of vertical farming in cosmopolitan areas. The aim of New Food Systems is to maximise and secure yields – without neglecting ecological and social factors.
It’s high time – not just to accord this topic the societal relevance it deserves – but to provide a forum for information and sales opportunities that’s focused exclusively on indoor farming.
Indoor Farming Nederland
Indoor Farming Nederland is a pre-competitive collaboration platform for companies and institutions active in Indoor Farming in The Netherlands.
It supports the development of common infrastructure for the sector, focusing on issues like knowledge leadership, human capital development and a sector-wide approach to the market.
The mission of PonicJobs is to enhance recruiting and career opportunities for individuals and businesses in the Indoor Agriculture industry, whether established or brand new to CEA. Whether hydroponics, aquaponics, aeroponics, urban or vertical farming, they aim to be the ultimate resource for job openings and recruitment in all indoor agriculture fields. As controlled environment agriculture continues to grow at an exponential rate, ponicjobs.com seeks to bridge the gap between industry employers and job seekers.