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Webinar: Towards a Sustainable Lifecycle in Controlled Environment Agriculture
2023-08-17 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | NV
Webinar by Maya Ezzeddine – Sustainability Leader at Schneider Electric
Register Here: https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_CIaCCtSLRZWWCIg6KnwLVA

Webinar: Lighting Research at The Controlled Environment Agriculture Innovation Center
2023-09-21 14:00 - 15:00 | NV
Webinar by Michael Evans – Associate Director at the Controlled Environment Agriculture Innovation Center
Register Here: https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_NecqCRvzRsK44HXkRq–8Q

Webinar: Design Considerations for Large Scale CEA Projects
2023-10-19 14:00 - 15:00 | NV
Webinar by David Caesar and Luc Lalire from Agritecture
Register Here: https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_APyIuDshSJa80KjBXR4quQ

Webinar: Balancing Cost, Performance and Quality
2024-02-22 14:00 - 15:00 | NV
Webinar by Chris Higgins from Hort Americas
Register Here: https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_T7LjsRuAQVi3dfRE0iIAvQ

Webinar: Lighting Approaches to Maximize Profit (LAMP) Graduate Student Lightning Talks
2024-05-16 14:00 - 15:00 | NV
Webinar by LAMP researchers.
Register Here: https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_842_Pd8KQciNTv-a96BfJA

Webinar: Adapting Fertilizer Management to Enhance Plant Nutrition in Greenhouse and Vertical Farms
2024-08-15 14:00 - 15:00 | NV
Webinar by: Rhuanito Soranz Ferrarezi, Associate Professor, University of Georgia.
Register here:
https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_F6_c-1f_TTyFNQ6qd970VA#/registration

GLASE Attends the First Annual CEAg World Conference and Expo!
2024-08-26 08:00 - 2024-08-28 17:00 | NV
Connect with the GLASE team at the first annual CEAg World Conference and Expo August 26-28, 2024, in Raleigh, North Carolina! This event will bring together the broad spectrum of industries advancing food production in any form of controlled environment agriculture (CEA), including Greenhouse Production, Indoor/Vertical Farming, Urban Farming, Container Farms, and beyond.
You can find the GLASE team on the exhibit floor where you can learn more about our research, networking, and educational opportunities. We also welcome you to attend the Vivid Canopy Breakfast on August 28 at 7:30am – 9:00am. Vivid Canopy fosters diversity and inclusion in CEA and the breakfast provides a space to make new connections, learn from industry peers, and explore strategies to promote a more inclusive workforce in CEA during an interactive panel.
Click here to register and learn more about the CEAg World Conference and Expo!

CEA Summit East
2024-10-01 - 2024-10-02 | 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
2024-10-17 14:00 - 15:00 | NV
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
2024-11-06 08:00 - 17:00 | NV
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 and a member meeting on November 7, 2024.
Registration at the 2024 GLASE Summit is limited to 100 attendees. To secure your spot in Montréal, select the Register Now button.

Webinar: U.S. Department of Energy’s NY/NJ Onsite Energy Technical Assistance Partnership
2024-12-12 14:00 - 15:00 | NV
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 emissions, and contribute to a clean energy economy. As part of DOE’s Industrial Assessment Center Implementation Grant Program, small and medium-sized manufacturers, including CEA sites may receive grants of up to $300,000 to implement recommendations made by the NY/NJ Onsite Energy TAP. Free technical energy assessments are offered regardless of whether or not end users are interested in applying for a grant. However, a technical assessment is a prerequisite in obtaining that grant. Tune in to learn how you can benefit from incentives and no cost services like screening, market analysis, best practices for adopting clean energy technologies.
Register Here:
https://cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8SZLMNcKSSGyc4mXZjMBBw

Advanced Plant Lighting Controls: From Theory to Practice
2025-01-30 14:00 - 15:00 | NV
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.
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Lessons Learned & Opportunities Ahead in CEA with Chris Higgins
2025-02-27 15:00 - 16:00 | NV
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 ahead in 2025 and beyond.
Topics will include how the industry is refocusing on sustainable growth and operational consistency, the role of technology in driving efficiency and ensuring long-term profitability, strategies for investing wisely in CEA technologies to maximize value and minimize risk, and the importance of leadership and attracting new talent to sustain the industry’s future.

Learn with GLASE and Connect with Vivid Canopy at Indoor Ag-Con
2025-03-11 08:00 - 2025-03-12 17:00 | NV
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 | NV
​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 | NV
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 | NV
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 | NV
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!
