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Learn with GLASE and Connect with Vivid Canopy at Indoor Ag-Con
2025-03-11 08:00 - 2025-03-12 17:00 (America/New_York)
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 recipe is, walk you through the process of creating an effective one, and highlight key components to customize lighting for your crops’ unique needs.
Indoor Ag-Con will also feature a Vivid Canopy panel, offering attendees the opportunity to make new connections, learn from industry peers, and explore strategies to address CEA labor shortages while promoting a more inclusive workforce. You can learn more on the Indoor Ag-Con event webpage.

Integrating Geothermal Heating Into Greenhouse Crop Production
2025-05-15 14:00 - 15:00
​This webinar will be presented by Michael Eaton, Ph.D., a mechanical engineer and energy modeling specialist. Additional information on the presentation will be available shortly.

GLASE Leadership at Cultivate’25
2025-07-12 10:30 - 11:30
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 due to on/off threshold strategies. This session will introduce a dynamic lighting control strategy developed at Cornell University that uses dimmable LEDs to complement natural sunlight, delivering consistent light levels over extended hours. Learn how this approach improves crop performance and reduces electricity use, with results from trials on lettuce, strawberries, tomatoes, and implications for floriculture crops.
Additional information and registration details are available on the program website.

Powering Innovation: Controlled Environment Agriculture and the Energy Demands of AI Data Centers
2025-08-07 14:00 - 15:00
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 new sites requiring far greater energy consumption per square foot
This session will delve into potential synergies across these two energy-intensive sectors. We discuss innovative strategies being explored to ensure economically advantageous operations and sustainable growth.
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2025 GLASE Summit at CEAg World Conference & Expo
2025-11-19 08:00 - 2025-11-21 17:00
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 and Expo is dedicated to empowering growers by exploring and advancing Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) practices. From sophisticated greenhouse systems, vertical farming, hydroponics, and aquaponics to covered solutions like high tunnels and hoop houses, CEAg World Conference and Expo delivers tools, insights, and connections to help produce businesses achieve year-round success.
CEAg’s mission is to support growers in extending crop seasons, achieving higher yields, and creating profitable, resilient operations in a dynamic and sustainable agricultural landscape. GLASE is thrilled to be the official Knowledge partner at this years event and look forward to bringing you the best tools, training, and people to further your CEA career!
Please visit the 2025 GLASE Summit page for more information.

13th Annual Indoor Ag-con
2026-02-11 08:00 - 17:00 | the Westgate Las Vegas, 3000 Paradise Road, Las Vegas, NV, 89109, 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 and deepen your bench within all aspects of the Indoor Ag industry.
Don’t miss the premier controlled environment agriculture event covering the technology of growing crops in indoor system, using hydroponic, aeroponic and aquaponic techniques. Offering nine crop & sector specific tracks, two keynotes, 25+ sessions, and over 100 speakers, there are countless ways to strategize and maximize in the coming year!
