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
Nienke Gelderloos
Nienke Gelderloos, Agricultural Advisor to the UAE - Embassy and Consulate General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in the United Arab Emirates
Speakers
Adrian Galben
Adrian Galben, CEO - TECH AGRO
Abdullah Al Rasheed
Abdullah Al Rasheed, Senior Project Manager - AL-RASHEED GREENHOUSE
Han Park
Han Park, Product Market Specialist – Atmospheric Water Harvesting - ATOCO