We cordially invite you to the AVF conference entitled:

“Unlocking the Potential of Indoor Farming in Cities of the Future.”

AVF’s role at Urban Future

Indoor farming meets the requirements for all seventeen of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. Accordingly, it also touches on all of the Urban Future programme’s 10 tracks. Why then, do so many smart-city strategies leave out food completely? It is our belief that food production is among the most relevant topics for the future of cities. The right to food is a basic human right, and cities can either ease or disrupt access to healthy food.

Our role at Urban Future is to facilitate an honest conversation on best practices in urban food production.

Through keynote speeches, we will inspire you to think about how food production can integrate within your city’s future. We have selected a panel of expert speakers from across the spectrum of indoor farming. Topics include: engineering & technology, plant science, scaling business, and finance & investment.

With roundtable discussions, you will take part in an active debate that reflects the evolving nature of the industry. Take this time to ask questions of our experts and trust that you will get productive answers.

Finally, during the workshop segment, you choose a subject and take part in small-group discussions. Using proven workflow methods, your workshop group will create concrete outcomes that can integrate into future city planning. This is an unparalleled opportunity for networking with indoor farming experts.

The outcome? Realistic strategies for implementing food production systems in cities across the globe.

In the context of an increasingly urbanization, indoor farming represents an immense opportunity for smart cities. In coming to Urban Future, we will help more cities move toward realising their food production potential. We encourage you to bring all your passion to the table; we will bring the expertise necessary to translate that passion into action!

Stay tuned to AVF Media, as we announce and promote our speakers in the coming weeks

Dr. Josef Schmidhuber, Ph.D., Deputy Director, Trade and Markets Division, FAO.
Paul Gauthier, Associate Research Scholar, Princeton University
Gertjan Meeuws, Co-Founder and CEO, Seven Steps to Heaven
Dr. Leo Marcelis, Ph.D., Head of Chair Group, Horticulture and Product Physiology, Wageningen University
Dr. Joel Cuello, Professor of Biosystems Engineering, The University of Arizona
Christine Zimmermann-Loessl, Chairwoman, AVF
Bernhard Hecker, Co-Founder, value.digital

Special Tickets

Member ticket: €360
Student ticket: €220

Please e-mail re@vertical-farming.net for special ticket voucher codes. For any general inquiries about the event, please e-mail info@vertical-farming.net

For more information about the Urban Future Event, check out our page about the AVF at Urban Future.

OUR VISION

Leading and Advancing the Sustainable Growth and Development

of the Vertical Farming Industry and Movement

OUR MISSION

Participate and Shape the Vertical Farming Industry for your Business Needs

Policy & Legislation: Collaborate with the AVF in their work with local, national and supra-national regulators and policy makers around the world to create the right framework and environment for your business
Education: Develop and ensure that your future farmers are well trained
Standardization: Help define the world of vertical farming by supporting and developing industry standards

Grow Better and Stronger by Benefiting from Vertical Farming Crowd Wisdom in the AVF Member Network

Access to industry expertise and education
- AVF vertical farming global database
- AVF member tours
- AVF experts’ industry evaluation
- AVF white Papers and industry reports
Attract the right people and partners for your organization
- Recruiting and career platform
- Industry networking among business partners and service providers
Access to Investors and sources of (government) funding
- Participate in funding calls (EU and USA)
- Engage with investors in the AVF network (being developed)
Meet new customers and access new markets
- Join in industry events and trade fairs at discounted rates
- Participate in project workshops and hackathons