2023 OHCEAC Annual Conference


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OHCEAC's 2nd Annual CEA Conference:

"Advancement of Sustainable Controlled Environment Crop Production Sciences and Technologies"

Thank you for joining us for the 2023 OHCEAC conference!

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OHCEAC Conference Schedule at a Glance

Tuesday, July 18th

  • OHCEAC Evening Welcome Reception 

Wednesday, July 19th

  • OHCEAC Conference (All Times in Eastern Time (ET))
    • Welcome and Introductions: 8:15-8:30 AM
    • Keynote Presentations and Discussion: 8:30-12:10 PM
    • Lunch (Provided for In-Person Attendees): 12:10-12:45 PM
    • Sponsor Presentations: 12:45-1:20 PM
    • Invited Research Presentations and Discussion: 1:20-5:00 PM
    • CEARC Tours (In-Person Activity): 5:00-6:05 PM

Conference Schedule

Conference Parking Maps and Addresses

CEARC Virtual Tour


Conference Keynote Speakers

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James Altland, PhD;  USDA-ARS Application Technology Research Unit (ATRU)
Bruce Bugbee, PhD; Utah State University
Murat Kacira, PhD; University of Arizona
Ricardo Hernandez, PhD; NC State University

Invited Research Presenters

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FADI AL-DAOUD, PHD; OMAFRA

LUIS CAÑAS, PHD; OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY

BRENDAN HIGGINS, PHD; AUBURN UNIVERSITY

MICHELLE JONES, PHD; OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY

PETER LING, PHD; OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY

YUJIN PARK, PHD; ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY

UTTARA SAMARAKOON, PHD; OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY

KELLIE WALTERS, PHD; UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE


In the video above, OHCEAC Director Dr. Chieri Kubota met with Greenhouse Grower's Brian Sparks to discuss the expert knowledge team who will be presenting at OHCEAC's second annual controlled environment agriculture (CEA) conference on July 19, 2023.


Thanks to Our Conference Sponsors

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Innovative Growers Equipment – Hydrofarm Commercial Division Logo Matrix Sciences Logo
Sollum Technologies Logo TotalGrow Lights Logo
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Conference Media Partner

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Accomodation Recommendations

CEARC CEARC


Hosted by the Ohio Controlled Environment Agriculture Center (OHCEAC)

2023 Scientific Committee Members: Darren Drewry and Uttara Samarakoon

2023 Organizing Members: Chieri Kubota and Carly Becker

Please contact Carly Becker (becker.421@osu.edu) with any questions

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