Greenhouse
Ag Tech
Vertical Farms
Greetings:
On behalf of the Foundation for the Development of Controlled Environment Agriculture I would like to invite you to the INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS ON CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENT AGRICULTURE 2015 (ICCEA 2015).
This exciting and informative Congress will be held in the Republic of Panama, an exotic country that is well known as the Hub of the Americas. Its geographical location between North and South America, dollar based economy, stable democratic government, robust economy and business friendly atmosphere makes Panama an ideal location for this exciting agricultural event.
This one of a kind congress on Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA), structured for Indoor Food Production, Vertical Farms, Greenhouse, Ag Tech and Urban Agriculture in all its forms, offers the opportunity to hear conferences and panels from internationally well known and respected speakers and major global companies with a focus on the six components of CEA, including: Managing the Environment, Managing Nutrient Solutions, Managing your Growing Systems, Managing Light, Managing Water and Managing Energy.
The Key Note speaker is Dr. Toyoki Kozai, Professor Emeritus at the University of Chiba in Japan. Dr. Kozai will speak about his experiences and philosophies of the six main areas of CEA.
This highly regarded event is an educational and training experience to elevate your knowledge on managing your CEA business or become educated on establishing a CEA business. In addition, you will meet and interact with highly knowledgeable industry leaders that are shaping the CEA industry around the world.
The Panamanians have a saying; “Panama is the Bridge of the world and heart of the universe” and they are right, come visit us and see for yourself.
I look forward to personally meet you in Panama and talk about the exciting times ahead for CEA, Vertical Farms, Greenhouse and Ag Tech for the Americas.
Warm regards,
David Proenza
President, ICCEA 2015
Congress Information
About the event:
If you are involved in urban agriculture, indoor food production, vertical farming, greenhouse production or hydroponic farming, you need to plan on visiting the International Congress on Controlled Environment Agriculture 2015 (ICCEA 2015) on May 2015 in Panama City, Panama.
This first of its kind congress will be an opportunity to learn from some of the most innovative minds in the industry. Speakers will focus on the skills and knowledge needed to finance, design and operate a successful and innovative farm. The event will focus on the six main areas of CEA; Managing the Environment, Managing Nutrient Solutions, Managing your Growing Systems, Managing Light, Managing Water and Managing Energy.
Attendees will also have the opportunity to meet and network with centers of influence from around the horticulture world including key manufacturers, distributors, suppliers, renowned academics, scientist, researchers and innovative successful growers.
Location and Date:
Sheraton Hotel Panama, ATLAPA Convention Center, May 20th - 22th, Panama City, Panama.
Who Should Attend:
Professionals involved in Urban Agriculture, Indoor Food Production, Vertical Farms, Greenhouse production and Ag Tech. If you are an owner, top level executive, manager, administrator, agronomist, hydroponic engineer and everyone involved in the day-to-day activity of Controlled Environment Agriculture, this event is a must for you! Whether you are a seasoned professional with vast experience or just learning about CEA, you will be richly informed to take your knowledge and business to the next level.
Participation:
At ICCEA 2015 event we expect the participation of over 300 professional people specialized in agriculture, vertical farms, greenhouse and ag tech. Do not miss out on this historic event for the Americas.
Speakers & Panelists
To provide a high level learning experience, only renowned international speakers with proven experience on the topics of CEA, Vertical Farms, Greenhouse and Ag Tech will be allowed to impart their knowledge.
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Toyoki Kozai, Chiba University
Professor Emeritus, Chiba University, Japan
President of Japan Plant Factory Association
Dr. Leo Marcelis
Wageningen University,
Netherlands
Head of chair group Horticulture
and Product Physiology
Dr. Gary Stutte
ESC/VENCORE
NASA John F. Kenedy Space Center
Senior Plant Scientist,
Sustainable Systems Research Group
Ph. D, Wei Fang
National Taiwan University
Professor and Chair
Dept. of Bio-Industrial
Mechatronics Engeneering
College of Bioresources and Agriculture
Panelists
The Panelist are top executives from major corporations that will discuss a specific topic imparted by the Speaker. Only qualified, knowledgeable people can participate as a Panelist.
Chris Higgins
Hort Americas, LLC
Panel Moderador
Topic: Lighting
(Artificial & Inter-lighting)
Nicola Kersalake
Founder,
New Bean Capital
Panel Moderador
Topic: What Investors seek to
invest in CEA and Urban Ag.
David Proenza
CEO, Urban Farms
Panel Moderator
Topic: Successful CEA Facilities
(Vertical Farm, Greenhouse,
Indoor Food Production)
Program
It's the event of 2015 in CEA!
The program has been structured to bring educational opportunities and teach on the six main topics of CEA. You can expect quality sessions that will provide the knowledge and answers you are seeking in CEA. In addition to the quality sessions, there will be five breakout sessions that will highlight and expand on the main topics directed specifically to the application of Indoor Food Production and Vertical Farming using 100% artificial lights.
Why Attend:
ICCEA 2015 brings together industry leaders from the horticulture world in one room to network with your professional peers for business relationships, meet investors interested in CEA businesses and engage with top manufacturers and suppliers in a location that is convenient for attendees from the Americas and easily accessible by air from other regions.
Sponsorship
We have designed several Sponsorship Packages to suit your particular needs. As a Sponsor your company will get exposure throughout the ICCEA 2015 event. Your company will be front and center promoting your company’s products and services.
Exibiting
One of the main objectives of the International Conference on Controlled Environment Agriculture 2015 (ICCEA 2015) is to impact the participants on the six components of managing a successful CEA Enterprise through a cutting-edge conference and exhibition. The six components are; Managing the Environment, Managing Nutrient Solutions, Managing your Growing Systems, Managing Light, Managing Water and Managing Energy.
ICCEA 2015 will create a dynamic environment where knowledge meets the desire to learn and the outcome are innovations in CEA enterprises, new and old relations will be made and reestablished and where collaborations between Universities, Innovators, Investors, Government and Businesses are forged.
About Panama
Registration
Early Registration before April 15, 2015.
Receive a discount on the participation cost if you register before the Event.
All prices are in US Dollars.
Regular Participation cost $500.00 USD
Up to 12/20/14 - $375.00* (25% savings)
Up to 02/15/15 - $425.00* (15% savings)
Up to 04/15/15 - $475.00* (5% savings)
From 04/16/15 - to the day of the event is full price of $500.00.*
(* + 7% Government Taxes)
Accommodation
Partners
Organized by
Javier Montilla - Director
Cinthya Uzcategui - Director
Veronica Muela- Project Manager
Agriculture Department of Chiba University
Doctor Masao Kikuchi - Administrator
David Proenza - President
Laila Espinoza - Vice President
Manuel Fernandez - Secretary
Japan Plant Factory Association
Doctor Toyoki Kozai - President
