Vertical Farming World Congress 2026
6
October
7 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.
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:
Tuesday
10:00 am
MARKET INSIGHTS AND OUTLOOK
Welcome address: roadmap to future growth
Andrew Lloyd, Chief Executive Officer of Intelligent Growth Solutions, United Kingdom
Tuesday
10:15 am
MARKET INSIGHTS AND OUTLOOK
Lessons from experience of plant factories
Dr Eri Hayashi, President of Japan Plant Factory Association
Tuesday
10:30 am
MARKET INSIGHTS AND OUTLOOK
Back to the future for the North American market
Interview with Tom Stenzel, Executive Director of CEA Alliance, United States
Tuesday
11:00 am
MARKET INSIGHTS AND OUTLOOK
Discussion panel joined by
Rebekka Boekhout, Founder of Phyto by RCB and Co-founder of Vertical Farm Daily, Netherlands
Tuesday
12:15 pm
STRATEGIC CHOICES
Navigating the potential with the investment community
Peter Bachmann, Managing Director – Sustainable Infrastructure for Gresham House, United Kingdom
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.


Ömer Çapkinoğlu
Co-Founder of Farmicca and SkyCrops, Turkey
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Laura van de Kreeke
Co-founder and Farmer at Growy, Netherlands


Matt Chlebek
Founder and Chief Agronomist of Harvest London, United Kingdom
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 Crate to Plate
Attendees of the Vertical Farming World Congress 2026 will have the opportunity to visit Crate to Plate, a London-based urban farming company producing fresh leafy greens, herbs and microgreens using indoor vertical farming and hydroponic technology.Founded in 2019, Crate to Plate operates purpose-built vertical farms in London, where growing conditions are carefully controlled, including temperature, humidity, LED lighting, water, nutrients and airflow.

Accommodation
There are several accommodation options within easy walking distance of the Bloomsbury Ballroom, including:
DoubleTree by Hilton – approximately a 2-minute walk
Bedford Hotel – approximately a 3-minute walk
Numa London Bloomsbury – approximately a 16-minute walk
Hub by Premier Inn London Goodge Street – approximately a 17-minute walk
There are also a number of other hotels and Airbnb options available nearby, which can be found online.
Discounted Rate – Numa London Bloomsbury
We have secured a discounted rate at Numa London Bloomsbury for event attendees.
To book using the discounted rate:
Sign up or log in to Numa.
Once signed in, select “Business Travel.”
Select “Book with Business Code.”
Enter your check-in and check-out dates and other stay details.
Enter the voucher code ESPLBL33 in the relevant field to apply your discount.

Location
Bloomsbury Ballroom in Central London, UK
The 2026 Vertical Farming World Congress will take place at the Bloomsbury Ballroom. 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.










