Controlled Environment Agriculture: Scaling Sustainable Horticulture Production in Arid Regions

08 Dec 2025
Auditorium
Main Stage
  • What are the most viable strategies for scaling greenhouse and high-tech horticulture infrastructure in the GCC? Which crops, beyond leafy greens, offer strong market potential and align with local climate and consumer demand?
  • How can growers, technology providers, utilities, and government agencies best collaborate to accelerate innovation and scaling?
  • What breakthrough technologies in dehumidification, thermoregulation, and energy recovery show the most promise? How can AI and IoT-driven smart controls optimize energy use and lower operational costs?
  • What policy support, investment mechanisms, or regulatory frameworks are needed to scale region-specific CEA and reduce dependency on imports?
Chairperson
Giovanni Angiolini
Giovanni Angiolini, Director Middle East & Africa (MEA) - DUTCH GREENHOUSE DELTA
Speakers
Mohammed Al-Rasheed
Mohammed Al-Rasheed, CEO - AL-RASHEED GREENHOUSE
Adrian Galben
Adrian Galben, CEO - TECH AGRO
Sky Kurtz
Sky Kurtz, Founder & CEO - PURE HARVEST
Magnus Bach
Magnus Bach, Vice President - ATOCO