25th Annual Greenhouse Engineering Design & Crop Production Short Course

Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) offers a unique potential for rapidly enhancing the circularity and ultimate sustainability of vegetable and fruit production when distributed throughout the population areas of the country. The theme of the 25th Greenhouse Crop Production and Engineering Design Short Course at UA-CEAC, Tucson, Arizona, in 2026 is "Sustainability and Innovation in CEA" . The sustainability and innovation opportunities of CEA are crucial for the future, from greenhouse, growth rooms and Vertical Farms, to water and plant nutrient recovery, elimination of discharge to the environment, and capturing and processing wastes as resources for use within other systems.

Day 1 will offer the basics of hydroponic plant production with CEA for food crop production. These include greenhouse structure and glazing design options, plant management requirements for nutrients and pest abatement in soilless culture, plus monitoring for environmental control for efficient use of resources [water, heating/cooling energy, and labor].

Day 2 of the course will host experienced producers applying several complementary systems that support Sustainability and Innovation, data driven resources and climate control in greenhouses,organic herb production, and other ideas. With the fundamentals provided and the means for sustainable applications.

Day 3, the focus is specialty crop production such as strawberries, microgreens, herbs, mushrooms, and more!

Join us at the Controlled Environment Agriculture Center in Tucson, Arizona, for a unique learning experience about our efforts towards sustainability and innovation. This site will include developments unlike any other in the US. We look forward to sharing this exciting journey with you!

Get your questions answered and increase your knowledge in controlled environment agriculture and hydroponic growing at the 25th annual Greenhouse Crop Production & Engineering Design Short Course – A three-day online and onsite conference put on by the University of Arizona's Controlled Environment Agriculture Center that will consist of lectures presented by leaders in academia and in the CEA industry. The event will be located at the University of Arizona's Controlled Environment Agriculture Center (CEAC). *Limited in-person seating*

• Access to lecture materials crafted from the CEAC's research and educational program fine-tuned over the last 2+ decades.

• Ability to network with industry leaders.

• Tons of knowledge!!!

For inquiries about being an Exhibitor or Sponsor for the 2026 Short Course, please email [email protected].

The short course will be hosted Wednesday - Friday (April 15th, 16th, and 17th), starting at 9 AM and ending around 4:30 PM. In-person participants will attend at the CEAC classroom, while online participants will be able to access the lectures live via Zoom. All participants will receive a copy of the presentation materials. Light morning refreshments and lunch will be provided on all three days of the workshop.

Check out the full schedule below!

2026 Short Course Schedule

[*Note that Arizona does not change for Daylight Savings Time, and thus is GMT -6 during daylight savings; GMT -7 during standard time.]

We offer discounts for university students, Arizona residents, University of Arizona affiliates, and members of federally recognized Native American tribes. Please contact us at [email protected] with proof in order to receive your discount code before registering.

We recommend staying at the hotels listed below.

• Homewood Suites by Hilton, located within the St. Philips Plaza, is a short 10-minute walk from the CEAC facilities.

• The Eddy Hotel is a brand new hotel by Hilton and is a short 3-minute drive from the CEAC.
• Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tucson Mall hotel is a short 6-minute drive from the CEAC.
• Aloft Tucson Univeristy by Marriot is an 11-minute drive from the CEAC.

Package One: Online Sponsorship: $900

• Two online tickets are included
• 5-minute company presentation (via Zoom)
• Full-page advertisement in the course workbook
• Acknowledgments in event advertising

Package Two: In-Person Sponsorship: $1500

• Two in-person tickets are included
• 5-minute company presentation (On-site or via Zoom)
• Full-page advertisement in the course workbook

Package Three: In-Person Sponsorship with Display: $1750

• A company exhibitor/display area 2 in-person tickets included
• 5-minute company presentation (On-site or via Zoom)
• Full-page advertisement in the course workbook
• Acknowledgments in event advertising: Early-bird deal of $1500 available until March 15th.

The presentation is an opportunity for your representative(s) to speak to attendees about your company, products, new developments, and so on. The display table allows your representative(s) to have a dedicated display space while attendees network.

If you are unable to attend this workshop, you may request to cancel your ticket for a full refund up to 21 days before the date and time of the event. Cancellations made 21 days before the event will incur a 10% fee. Cancellations made within one week prior to the event will result in no refund issued.

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