Joining tracks including Lettuce & Herbs, Vine Crops, the International Sprout Growers Association (ISGA) Annual Conference Programming, Mushrooms, Berries, Cannabis, Conventional Agriculture, Unique Approaches to CEA, General Applications, and the Expo Theater Sessions, the Food Safety Track reinforces Indoor Ag-Con’s commitment to delivering practical, high-value education for growers and operators.

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA (December 3, 2025) -- Indoor Ag-Con, the largest trade show and conference for the greenhouse, controlled environment agriculture and vertical farming industry, has announced the addition of a brand-new Food Safety Track to its February 11-12, 2026 Conference Program at the Westgate Las Vegas. Hosted by Ceres University, an IACET-accredited leader in food safety training and consulting, the new track brings the event's total to 11 crop and sector tracks—Indoor Ag-Con's most comprehensive educational offering to date.

Joining tracks including Lettuce & Herbs, Vine Crops, the International Sprout Growers Association (ISGA) Annual Conference Programming, Mushrooms, Berries, Cannabis, Conventional Agriculture, Unique Approaches to CEA, General Applications, and the Expo Theater Sessions, the Food Safety Track reinforces Indoor Ag-Con's commitment to delivering practical, high-value education for growers and operators.

"Food safety is foundational to every successful CEA operation," said Brian Sullivan, CEO of Indoor Ag-Con. "By partnering with Ceres University to deliver this dedicated track we're giving attendees the practical, compliance-ready tools they need to strengthen their operations and reduce risk."







2026 FOOD SAFETY TRACK HIGHLIGHTS:

From Compliance to Competitive Advantage: Designing a Strong Food Safety Framework - Executive Deep Dive
February 12, 2026 | 9:00 AM - Noon PST
Speaker: Karl Kolb, Ph.D., President, Ceres University
This intensive seminar goes beyond regulatory checkboxes to show how food safety can become a strategic differentiator. Led by a GFSI-certified auditor, the session explores program architecture, risk mitigation, internal auditing, certification prep (SQF, BRC, PrimusGFS), and more. Attendees receive practical templates, case studies, a certificate of completion, and Continuing Education Units (CEUs).

Safeguarding Your Grow: Developing an Indoor Environmental Safety Program
February 12, 2026 | 2:30 PM - 3:20 PM
Speakers:
Andy Moreno, PhD, Bacterial Surveillance Systems Engineer, HSG/AME Certified Laboratories
•Bryson Green, Ph.D., Scientist, AME Certified PCR Laboratories
A grower's first line of defense is its environment. This session equips attendees with tools to detect plant and human pathogens before symptoms appear, prevent cross-contamination, implement in-house testing, and build proactive remediation plans. Certificate & CEU credits awarded.

Root Cause, Corrective & Preventive Actions Made Easy
February 12, 2026 | 3:30 PM - 4:20 PM
Speaker: Karl Kolb, Ph.D., President, Ceres University
Learn how to turn a food safety event into a roadmap for improvement. This hands-on class demystifies RCCAPA processes used in PCQI and GFSI programs, providing models, frameworks, and guided exercises to strengthen audit readiness. Certificate & CE credits awarded.

Comprehensive Education Across 11 Tracks
Across two days, Indoor Ag-Con 2026 will offer presentations, panels, and fireside chats designed to help growers, investors, and innovators succeed in today's rapidly evolving CEA landscape. Expo Theater sessions on the show floor will feature timely discussions on cybersecurity in CEA, AI-driven automation, smart system integration, crop diversification, and real-world grower case studies.

The 2026 program will also present headline keynote sessions — to be announced soon — featuring influential leaders shaping the future of food, farming, and technology.

Innovation, Networking & Industry Connections
Complementing the robust education program, the Indoor Ag-Con expo floor showcases hundreds of CEA suppliers under one roof — spanning lighting, climate control, substrates, automation, irrigation, facility design, and more. Attendees can also enjoy a variety of networking touchpoints, including breakout discussions, daily lunches, the show floor happy hour, and the Indoor Ag-Con Wrap Party celebration.

Early Bird Registration Now Open
Early Bird registration is officially open. To register and learn more about the 2026 conference program, exhibitor opportunities, and networking events, visit www.indoor.ag.

About Indoor Ag-Con
Founded in 2013, Indoor Ag-Con is the largest trade show and conference for greenhouse, controlled environment agriculture and vertical farming. The event covers all crop types and brings together growers, tech providers, researchers, and business leaders to explore trends and innovations shaping the future of CEA. For more information, visit www.indoor.ag

About Ceres University
Ceres University is a premiere, IACET (International Association for Continuing Education and Training) Accredited, onsite and online resource that specializes in food safety training and consulting. Its mission is to provide food safety training with integrity while highlighting the value and importance of standards and compliance programs in the U.S. and around the globe. Ceres University utilizes the principles of industry best practices, total quality management, and continuous improvement to exceed our clients' expectations. More information - www.ceresuniversity.com
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