• CEA Summit East

    IALR Institute Conference Center Danville, Virginia

    The CEA Summit East is ideal for everyone interested in CEA, including: indoor & greenhouse growers, facility owners & operators, researchers, educators , government officials, real estate developers, architects, construction specialists, sales & marketing teams, industry manufacturers & suppliers.

  • Webinar: Quantifying Energy Consumption with Virtual Grower

    Kale Harbick will discuss work at USDA toward ​updating of the “Virtual Grower” ​program, that can quantify energy consumption associated with greenhouse production. Register Here: https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ix_whjkrRXK1fvzBhQvGSA

  • 2024 GLASE Summit

    GLASE’s 2024 in-person Summit with a theme of Dynamic Lighting will be held on November 6, 2024 at the Hotel St. Paul in Montréal, Quebec in Canada. Researchers, academics, and industry professionals will share presentations and explore the CEA industry’s latest challenges and emerging technology solutions. GLASE members are invited to participate in greenhouse tours […]

  • Webinar: U.S. Department of Energy’s NY/NJ Onsite Energy Technical Assistance Partnership

    Dr. Jim Freihaut, Chair of Penn State’s Dept of Architectural Engineering and Director of the U.S. Department of Energy’s NY/NJ Onsite Energy Technical Assistance Partnership (NY/NJ Onsite Energy TAP). This program is funded by federal tax dollars with the goal of helping industrial and other large energy users transition to clean energy, lower costs, reduce […]

  • Advanced Plant Lighting Controls: From Theory to Practice

    Dr. Neil Mattson and Dr. Tim Shelford will host a webinar titled Advanced Plant Lighting Controls: From Theory to Practice. Join us for an overview of lighting controls, the Light and Shade System Implementation (LASSI) algorithm, potential for energy and cost savings, and insights gained from real-world case studies. Register Here

  • Lessons Learned & Opportunities Ahead in CEA with Chris Higgins

    Join us on Thursday, February 27, from 3:00–4:00 PM EST for an insightful discussion with Chris Higgins, President and Co-Founder of Hort Americas, a valued member of the GLASE Industry Advisory Board. As the controlled environment agriculture (CEA) industry navigates an evolving landscape, this webinar will explore key lessons learned and the opportunities that lie […]

  • Learn with GLASE and Connect with Vivid Canopy at Indoor Ag-Con

    Meet us in Las Vegas at Indoor Ag-Con! Save the date for a presentation by GLASE Principal Investigator Dr. Neil Mattson as he moderates Illuminating Success: Creating the Best Light Recipe for Your Crops, a conversation about creating optimal light recipes for Controlled Environment Agriculture. The panel of experts will delve into what a light […]

  • GLASE Leadership at Cultivate’25

    On Saturday, July 12, 2025, Dr. Neil Mattson will deliver a session in the Greenhouse Track titled "Smart Lighting Solutions for Superior Crops." Natural sunlight is an energy-efficient way to grow greenhouse crops, but its variability poses challenges for consistent growth. Traditional lighting control methods often fall short in meeting daily light integral (DLI) targets […]

  • Powering Innovation: Controlled Environment Agriculture and the Energy Demands of AI Data Centers

    Join us for this informative and timely webinar exploring the intersection of Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) and the electric power requirements of data centers that support Artificial Intelligence (AI). Energy Usage represents the second-highest cost center in CEA operations. The rapid growth of AI technologies has led to a surge in data center construction, with […]

  • 2025 GLASE Summit at CEAg World Conference & Expo

    Each year, the GLASE Consortium brings together researchers, academics, and industry professionals at the annual GLASE Summit to explore the latest advancements and emerging technologies in Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA). This year, the GLASE Summit will co-locate with the CEAg World Conference and Expo in Durham, North Carolina, from November 19-21! The CEAg World Conference […]

  • 13th Annual Indoor Ag-con

    the Westgate Las Vegas 3000 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, NV, United States

    GLASE and Vivid Canopy look forward to seeing you at the 13th Annual Indoor Ag-Con, February 11th and 12th in Las Vegas Nevada! For those who are just getting started or those who are looking to scale their Ag business, this years event - the largest yet - will provide education and opportunities to connect […]