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Delphy B.V. & OHCEAC Present:
"CEA Leafy Crops Event"
February 28, 2025 | In-Person and Online
Controlled Environment Agriculture Research Complex (CEARC)
The Ohio State University; Columbus, OH, USA
2025 EVENT SCHEDULE
This exclusive event will focus on the cutting-edge practices in Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) for leafy crops such as lettuce and spinach!
Our inaugural CEA Leafy Crops event offers a unique platform for industry professionals, growers, entrepreneurs, and research institutions to converge, exchange insights, and explore the future of CEA. Hosted by Delphy B.V. in partnership with Ohio State University, this spotlight on greenhouse hydroponic production for leafy crops promises invaluable knowledge-sharing and networking opportunities.
Key Highlights
- Discover cutting-edge research, technologies and innovations
- Network with leading experts and peers
- Explore opportunities for future growth and collaboration
Sign up for event updates: here
Hosted by
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Dr. Chieri Kubota |
Stijn Jochems |
Keynote Speakers
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Dr. Neil Mattson | Cornell University "Lighting Up Leafy Greens: Current Status of LED Research with Quantity, Quality, and Timing of Application" |
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"Addressing Persistent Pathogens in Hydroponic Leafy Greens" |
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Dr. Melanie Lewis Ivey | Ohio State University "Food Safety in Hydroponic Leafy Greens" |
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Dr. Laura Bautista | Wageningen University & Research (formerly Delphy B.V.) "Year-Round Production of High-Density Lettuce: LED Light, Substrate, and Crop Management" |
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Andres Cervantes Garzon | Enza Zaden "New Crops and Cultivars Tendencies" |
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Marco de Bruin | de Bruin Greenhouse Consulting "Market Trends for Leafy Crop" |
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"Automated Lettuce Production System" |
CEA Leafy Crops event Schedule at a Glance
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28TH | 8:30 - 6:00 PM
ALL TIMES ARE IN EASTERN US TIME (ET)
- Welcome and Introductions: 8:30 - 8:50 AM
- Session 1: Keynote Presentations & Discussion on R&D in Academia: 8:50 - 11:10 AM
- Session 2: Keynote Presentations & Discussion on R&D in Industries: 11:10 - 12:40 PM
- Lunch (Provided for In-Person Attendees): 12:40 - 1:20 PM
- Sponsor Presentations: 1:20 - 2:00 PM
- Breakout Sessions (In-Person & Online): 2:00 - 3:05 PM
- Panel Discussion: 3:05 - 3:30 PM
- Event Closing: 3:30 - 3:35 PM
- CEARC Tours (In-Person Activity): 3:35 - 4:35 PM
- Networking Social (In-Person Activity): 4:35 - 6:00 PM
PANEL Discussion Leaders
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Andres Cervantes |
Marco de Bruin |
Dr. Kyle Freedman
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Austin Smith
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Tom Stenzel |
Renato Zardo |
Onno Zwaan |
Photos from the event
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Thanks to Our Event Sponsors
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With Media Partner: CEAg World
Accomodation Recommendations
There are many hotels in the Columbus area to choose from but these hotels are only a short drive from the conference at the Controlled Environment Agriculture Research Complex (2515 Carmack Rd, Columbus, OH 43221).
- Blackwell Hotel (1.6 Miles Away - 5 Minute Drive): 2110 Tuttle Park Place Columbus, OH 43210
- Hampton Inn & Suites (2.2 Miles Away - 6 Minute Drive): 3160 Olentangy River Rd, Columbus, OH 43202
- Hilton Garden Inn (2.2 Miles Away - 5 Minute Drive): 3232 Olentangy River Rd, Columbus, OH 43202
- Holiday Inn Express & Suites (2.0 Miles Away - 5 Minute Drive): 3045 Olentangy River Rd, Columbus, OH 43202
- Homewood Suites (1.1 Miles Away - 4 Minute Drive): 1576 West Lane Avenue, Columbus, OH 43221)
- Springhill Suites (2.0 Miles Away - 6 Minute Drive): 1421 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, OH 43212
- Staybridge Suites Columbus (2.1 Miles - 5 Minute Drive): 3125 Olentangy River Rd, Columbus, OH 43202
There are many nearby restaurants, shops and activities around Columbus for you to experience during your stay. You can also search Experience Columbus's website for recommendations.
Hosted by Delphy B.V. and the Ohio Controlled Environment Agriculture Center (OHCEAC)
Organizing Members: Chieri Kubota and Carly Becker
Please contact: Carly Becker (becker.421@osu.edu) with any questions