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Vertical Farming World Congress 2026
5
October
6 October 2026
London, UK
Bringing together vertical farming operators, investors, suppliers and customers, the 7th annual Vertical Farming World Congress is designed to help develop and advance the sector’s future. It is the most substantial dedicated event of the year, featuring two days of conference sessions, networking with key industry figures.
FoodBev Events is passionate about bringing people together to celebrate and innovate in the food and beverage sector. With an exciting lineup of upcoming events, browse our events and discover how you can engage with peers and elevate your business in this thriving industry.
Event Programme
At FoodBev Events, we pride ourselves on our carefully curated event program designed to showcase the best of the industry. Our extensive range of topics and sessions promises to optimize every participant's experience, delivering valuable insights to help you stay ahead in this dynamic sector. From networking opportunities to engaging workshops, you won’t want to miss a moment of the exceptional programming we have prepared. Read more here to discover the highlights awaiting you at our next event!
Programme highlights:
Monday
VERTICAL FARM VISITS
Visit to Fischer Farms Technology Manufacturing Site
Tuesday
9:00 am
MARKET INSIGHTS AND OUTLOOK
Welcome address: fulfilling the initial promise
Speaker to be announced
Tuesday
9:15 am
MARKET INSIGHTS AND OUTLOOK
Lessons from experience of plant factories
Dr Eri Hayashi, President of Japan Plant Factory Association
Tuesday
9:30 am
MARKET INSIGHTS AND OUTLOOK
Back to the future
Speaker to be announced
About this event
Speakers
FoodBev Events is excited to connect you with an amazing array of speakers for this year's gathering. Each of our speakers brings a wealth of knowledge and unique perspectives, offering valuable insights that will enrich your experience at the event. Join us to learn from their journeys, engage in thought-provoking discussions, and discover innovative trends that can take your business to the next level. Click below to read more about each of our speakers.
Attendees
Now entering its 7th annual edition, the Vertical Farming World Congress is the only global event dedicated to advancing totally controlled environment agriculture expansion. Welcoming an exclusive audience of 90-125 key decision makers, the Congress serves as the principal business development forum for industry leaders in the vertical farming sector.
Take a look at the companies that were part of the 2025 and 2024 event.
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Testimonials
- “A must-attend event! I was challenged and inspired by the best and brightest from industry, advisory, and academia - all under one roof.”
Paul Millett, InvertiGro - “The most high-level vertical farming–specific event out there. An absolute must to understand what’s really moving in the industry.”
Endre Harnes, Avisomo - “By far the best congress for the vertical farming market - real stories, strong networking, and a moderator unafraid to ask the critical questions.”
Dennis Louwe, Priva - “An exceptional event delivering valuable insights and a strong sense of community across the vertical farming industry.”
Jean-Pierre Coene, Urban Crop Solutions - “Not just another conference, but a diverse curation of cutting-edge thinking and hard-hitting ideas. This is the industry event.”
Jay Desan, BoomGrow - “Always a great place to network and get real market updates. I’d recommend it to everyone in indoor farming.”
Laura van de Kreeke, Growy - “As always, an extremely well-organized, well-moderated, and thoughtful event.”
Rick Vanzura, Freight Farms - “If you want a real view of global progress in vertical farming — without the hype — this is the event.”
Andreas Wilhelmsson, Ljusgarda - “If you’re interested in vertical farming, you need to be here. See you next year.”
Tristan Fischer, Fischer Farms
Livestream access
For those of you who cannot join us in London, we are pleased to offer Livestream access to this year’s industry-leading event.
As a livestream attendee, you can view all conference sessions and panel discussions both live and on-demand and engage in real-time interactive polling and speaker Q&A to ensure you’re a part of the conversation.
Visit Fischer Farms Technology’s (FFT) Manufacturing Site
Attendees of the Vertical Farming World Congress 2026 will have the exclusive opportunity to visit Fischer Farms Technology’s (FFT) manufacturing site in Birmingham – an advanced facility redefining sustainable food production.
Fischer Farms is a UK-based vertical farming pioneer developing, manufacturing, and operating high-tech, automated, indoor growing systems to produce leafy greens, herbs, and, eventually, staple crops year-round.
With nearly a decade of large-scale vertical farming experience, its new manufacturing base creates modular, container-based, and large-scale, climate-controlled systems designed to optimise water and energy efficiency.
Visit Harvest London
Attendees of the Vertical Farming World Congress 2026 will have an exclusive opportunity to visit Harvest London, a pioneering vertical farming company founded in 2017. Using advanced hydroponic technology, Harvest London grows high-quality herbs and specialty greens in London without pesticides and with minimal water use.
Operating from a converted industrial unit in East London, the company supplies leading restaurants and food businesses across the capital with ultra-fresh produce.
By developing a large-scale, hyper-local food system, the company is reshaping how fresh produce is grown and distributed in cities. Its model significantly reduces food miles, lowers transport-related carbon emissions, and strengthens the sustainability and resilience of London’s food supply.
Harvest London has achieved B Corporation certification, earning the highest rating of any vertical farming company worldwide.
Location
Bloomsbury Ballroom in Central London, UK
The 2026 Vertical Farming World Congress will take place at the Bloomsbury Ballroom, located in the heart of Central London on Bloomsbury Square.
Perfectly positioned between the West End and the City, the venue offers both convenience and prestige in one of London’s most sought-after locations. With its timeless character and refined setting, this elegant venue will serve as the perfect backdrop for this year’s Congress.
Sponsorship
Our event and awards sponsorship packages offer a unique and effective opportunity to showcase your brand and services to a highly relevant audience.
You can choose from our Platinum, Gold, Silver and Bronze sponsorship packages, or we can create a custom sponsorship package to suit your specific needs and budgetary requirements.
