Educational Session Schedule
9:30 - 10:00: Getting the most out of your disease testing
Everything you need to know to successfully test for and identify pathogens or other microbes in your greenhouse. Topics will include advantages and limitations of different types of testing, best practices for sample handling / storage / shipping, and how to measure the persistence of microbial products.
10:15- 11:30: Biostimulant Roundtable: Not all Biostimulants are created equal
With so many biostimulant products on the market, knowing what works and where can be challenging. This roundtable brings together six biostimulant companies for a structured, side-by-side discussion designed specifically for greenhouse growers. Each company will have five minutes to introduce their biostimulant products followed by a 45 min open discussion. Moderator: Bri-Anna
Participating Companies
- Maxstim
- Impello Biosciences
- A&L Biologicals
- Metagenom
- API Biologicals
11:30-1:00pm: Free Lunch | Bella Bites Food Truck
Join us for a complimentary lunch served by Bella Bites Food Truck. Enjoy fresh tacos with both vegetarian and meat options, plus drinks and sides.
Attendees must be registered to receive a free lunch ticket.
1:00pm-2:00pm: Greenhouse AI Tech Showdown
Labor shortages, rising input costs, and increasing crop complexity are pushing growers to look toward AI-driven solutions. But with so many tools on the market, knowing what actually delivers value can be challenging. This session brings together five AI companies serving the greenhouse industry for a side-by-side discussion designed for growers.
Each company will have five minutes to introduce their AI solution, followed by a 45-minute moderated discussion comparing approaches, sharing real-world use cases, and answering grower questions.
Participating Companies:
- Source Ag
- IUNU
- IO Crops
- Fermata
- Blue Radix
2:30-4:00pm: IPM in Action with the Buglady
Keynote speaker: Suzanne Wainwright
Suzanne Wainwright brings practical, real-world insight rooted in what actually works on the crop. Known throughout the industry as The Buglady, she translates complex IPM concepts into clear, actionable strategies growers can apply immediately.
