OHCEAC's 3rd Annual CEA Conference:
“Advancement in CEA Automation and Crop Management”
July 17, 2024 | In-Person & Online
Controlled Environment Agriculture Research Complex (CEARC)
The Ohio State University; Columbus, OH, USA
Registration has closed!
2024 Conference Schedule
OHCEAC Conference Schedule at a Glance
All times are in Eastern US Time (ET)
Tuesday, July 16th
- OHCEAC Evening Welcome Reception: 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Wednesday, July 17th
- OHCEAC Conference: 8:15 - 6:00 PM
- 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 - 4:45 PM
- Conference Closing: 4:45 - 4:50 PM
- CEARC Tours (In-Person Activity): 5:00 - 6:00 PM
Keynote Speakers
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DR. DIMITRIOS “DIMI” APOSTOLOPOULOS
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Dr. Silke Hemming
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Dr. Erik Runkle
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Dr. Eldert J. Van Henten
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Invited Research Presenters
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Dr. Ryan Dickson | University of Arkansas |
Dr. Qingqu "William" Meng | University of Delaware |
Thanks to Our Conference 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
Join us on July 17th following Cultivate in-person in Columbus, OH or online via Zoom. We can't wait to see you there!
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OHCEAC Supporters
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Hosted by the Ohio Controlled Environment Agriculture Center (OHCEAC)
2024 Scientific Committee Members: Peter Ling and James Altland
2024 Organizing Members: Chieri Kubota and Carly Becker
Please contact Carly Becker (becker.421@osu.edu) with any questions
