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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).

Featured speakers:

Founder and CEO of Agritecture, US

Founder and group-CEO of Fischer Farms, UK

CEO of Infinite Acres, the Netherlands; president of 80 Acres Farms, US

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.

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:

Left to right:

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.