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OHCEAC's 5th Annual CEA Conference
“New Crops in CEA”
July 15, 2026 | In-Person & Online
Controlled Environment Agriculture Research Complex (CEARC)
The Ohio State University; Columbus, OH, USA
In-Person: $280 | Online: $200
Keynote Speakers
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Dr. Roberto Lopez "Flavor That Pays: Profitable Herb Production in Controlled Environments” |
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"Regeneratively Growing a Wide Range of High-Value Vegetable Crops Under Controlled Environment" |
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Dr. Costanza Zavalloni “High-Quality Raspberry and Blackberry in Soilless Substrate Culture – Global Trends" |
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Dr. Myles Lewis “Hydroponic Hops for Fresh Market” |
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Dr. Yujin Park “Advancing Hydroponic Spinach Production” |
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Erika Lyon “The Next Frontier in Mushroom Production” |
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Dr. Jason Hollick “Emerging Opportunities for Vegetable Grafting” |
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Featuring Panel discussions
PANEL 1: Adapting Growing Systems, Crop Management, and Benchmarking
Panel 2: Marketing and Value Chains
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| Bob Jones The Chef's Garden |
Dr. Costanza Zavalloni Driscoll's |
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| Dr. Guil Signorini The Ohio State University |
Dr. Beth Scheckelhoff The Ohio State University |
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TENTATIVE Schedule at a Glance
WEDNESDAY, JULY 15TH | 8:30 - 6:30 PM
ALL TIMES ARE IN EASTERN US TIME (ET)
- Welcome and Introductions: 8:30 - 8:45 AM
- Keynote Presentations: 8:45 - 11:40 AM
- Networking Lunch (Provided for In-Person Attendees): 11:40 - 12:40 PM
- Sponsor Presentations: 12:40 - 1:10 PM
- Keynote Presentations: 1:10 - 3:10 PM
- Panel Discussions: 3:10 - 4:30 PM
- Conference Conclusion: 4:30 - 4:35 PM
- Networking Social and CEARC Walking Tour (In-Person Participants): 4:35 - 6:30 PM
Thanks to our sponsors
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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 43210).
- Aloft by Marriott Columbus University District (4 Miles Away - 10 Minute Drive): 1295 Olentangy River Rd, Columbus, OH 43212
- Blackwell Hotel (1.6 Miles Away - 5 Minute Drive): 2110 Tuttle Park Place Columbus, OH 43210
- Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Columbus OSU (2.7 Miles Away - 8 Minute Drive ): 3031 Olentangy River Rd, Columbus, OH 43202
- Graduate by Hilton Columbus (4.7 Miles Away - 12 Minute Drive): 750 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215
- Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus/University Area (2.2 Miles Away - 6 Minute Drive): 3160 Olentangy River Rd, Columbus, OH 43202
- Hotel LeVeque, Autograph Collection (5.6 Miles Away - 12 Minute Drive): 50 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio, USA, 43215
- Hilton Garden Inn Columbus-University Area (2.2 Miles Away - 5 Minute Drive): 3232 Olentangy River Rd, Columbus, OH 43202
- Holiday Inn Express & Suites: Columbus OSU-Medical Center (2.0 Miles Away - 5 Minute Drive): 3045 Olentangy River Rd, Columbus, OH 43202
- Homewood Suites by Hilton Columbus/OSU (1.1 Miles Away - 4 Minute Drive): 1576 West Lane Avenue, Columbus, OH 43221)
- Hyatt Place Columbus/OSU (4.6 Miles Away - 10 Minute Drive): 795 Yard St, Columbus, OH 43212
- Mariott Columbus OSU (2.5 Miles Away - 8 Minute Drive): 3100 Olentangy River Rd, Columbus, OH 43202
- Residence Inn by Marriott Columbus OSU (2.5 Miles Away - 7 Minute Drive): 3100 Olentangy River Rd, Columbus, OH 43202
- SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbus OSU (2.0 Miles Away - 6 Minute Drive): 1421 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, OH 43212
- Staybridge Suites Columbus OSU-Medical Center (2.1 Miles - 5 Minute Drive): 3125 Olentangy River Rd, Columbus, OH 43202
- TownePlace Suites by Marriott Columbus North - OSU (1.8 Miles Away - 6 Minute Drive): 1640 W Lane Ave, Columbus, OH 43221
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
Join us on July 15th following Cultivate in-person in Columbus, OH or online via Zoom. We hope to see you there!
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Hosted by The Ohio Controlled Environment Agriculture Center (OHCEAC)
2026 Organizing Members: Chieri Kubota and Carly Becker
Please contact Carly Becker (becker.421@osu.edu) with any questions
