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Let’s explore how commercial greenhouses strengthen Canada’s horticultural sector, through advancing technologies.
Do you own or operate a greenhouse, and would like to attend? Please register below:
Content
This year’s forum will bring together leaders, innovators, and stakeholders from across the horticulture sector to explore how commercial greenhouses are strengthening Canada’s horticultural industry and shaping its future through cutting-edge technologies.
What to expect:
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Hear directly from leading greenhouse growers as they share their biggest operational challenges, technology priorities, and honest perspectives on what drives adoption—and what doesn’t.
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Learn from technology implementation case studies featuring both vegetable and ornamental producers, including integration challenges, realistic ROI timelines, and lessons learned.
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Explore Ontario-Grown greenhouse innovations firsthand through a trade floor featuring technology providers, startups, and live demonstrations of solutions addressing labour, crop protection, climate, robotics, data management, and production efficiency.
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Build valuable connections across the sector by networking with growers, technology developers, researchers, investors, government representatives, and industry leaders working to strengthen Canada’s greenhouse industry.
Agenda
Welcome to Vineland, Dr. Ian Potter, President and CEO Vineland Research and Innovation Centre
Comments from Dr. John Kelly, Deputy Minister of the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness (OMAFA)
Dr. Amy Bowen – Overview of the Ontario horticulture research priority setting with a focus on greenhouse production.
Growers will share candid feedback on their expected ROI, timelines, technology solutions, and what they are willing (or not willing) to pay for, helping refine future offerings. What are the pain points? Where are the opportunities for increased productivity?
Join Mike Cardy, as he explores the market trends, consumer preferences and industry shifts shaping the future of greenhouse horticulture. His keynote will provide practical insights into how growers can align innovation and production decisions with evolving marketplace demands.
Approximately 20 Ontario-based companies will be exhibiting their greenhouse solution and lunch will be provided
Company TBD
Ornamental Horticulture: Successful technology implementation
Case studies
- Integration pain points
- ROI timelines that actually work
- What growers will not pay for
Company TBD
Refreshments, Technology Zone and Networking
Company TDB
Vegetable Horticulture: Successful technology implementation
Case studies
- Integration pain points
- ROI timelines that actually work
- What growers will not pay for
Closing Comments & Travel to open house
16:30 – 18:00 – Open Houses @ Participating Greenhouses