AVF ASIA FORUM 2026 Bangalore, INDIA
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3
Exciting Days
Welcome to the first AVF Asia Forum 2026!!
When
Monday 9th – Wednesday 11th March 2026
Where
Christ University, Bangalore, India
Who
Organized by the Association for Vertical Farming (AVF) e.V., Germany, in collaboration with Christ University, Bangalore
Growing Medicinal Plants Sustainably – Where Ancient Knowledge Meets CEA Farming
10+
Speakers
Highlights of conference
Growing Medicinal Plants Sustainably
Growing Wellness Sustainably – Where Ancient Knowledge Meets Smart Farming
Meet Your Partners Directly
Meet your partners directly for a 15-minute table talk at the conference venue Networking
Networking
Meet international and national experts at the 1st AVF Asia Forum
Technologies in CEA
Technologies in Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) focus on optimizing plant growth in indoor settings through climate control, lighting, and water management
Understand Market Opportunities
Insights into demand, supply chains, and consumer behavior for urban farming produce.
Q&A
After each session, we will have Q+A for an interactive involvement of the audience
3 Day Conference Includes
AVF ASIA FORUM
Bengaluru, India
3-Day International Conference with
Discussions,
Workshops, and Field Trip
Speakers
Christine Zimmermann-Loessl
Chairwoman AVF
Dr Mandar Godge
Applied Researcher & Entrepreneur Urban, GRAIN International
Prof. Joel Cuello
Arizona University, USA
Rev. Dr. Fr. Joseph C. C.,
Vice-Chancellor Christ University Bangalore
Dr. R H Dahiya
Educational Director of AVF India
Bhaskar Rao
AVF Dubai Head
Prof. Silvana Nicola
University of Turino, Italy
Conference Agenda
Tradition Meets Innovation
Theme: Integrating Ancient Knowledge with Modern Cultivation Systems
Time
Event
Details
- 08:00 am
Registration
- 09:00 am
Opening
- 09:40 am
Keynote 1
From Tradition to Technology – The Future of Medicinal & Aromatic Plants
- 10:10 am – 10:30 am
Keynote 2
Christine Zimmermann-Loessl, Chairwoman AVF: Global Trends in Vertical Farming and Local Needs
- 10:30 am – 11:00 am
Coffee Break Networking
- 11:00 am – 13:00 pm
Session I
Plant Physiology & Phytochemical Optimization under CEA
Research presentations on optimizing plant compounds through environmental control.
Agritech flagship programme - Medicinal plant species conservation and phytobusiness optimization in CEA
- 13:00 pm – 14:00 pm
Lunch
Agritech flagship programme - Medicinal plant species conservation and phytobusiness optimization in CEA
- 14:05 pm – 15:00 pm
Panel: Bridging Ayurveda and AgriTech
Presentation 1
Presentation 2
- 15:30 pm – 16:00 pm
Coffee Break
- 16:00 pm – 17:15 pm
Workshop I
Designing CEA Systems for Medicinal & Aromatic Plants
- 17:15 pm – 18:00 pm
Poster & Innovation Session / Networking Reception
Technology, Quality & Market Development
Theme: Scaling Medicinal and Aromatic Plant Production Sustainably
Time
Events
Speakers
- 09:00 am – 09:30 am
Morning Keynote: Global Market Outlook for CEA-Grown Medicinal Crops
- 09:30 am – 11:00 am
Session II
AI, Sensors & Photonics in Controlled Growth
- 11:00 am – 11:30 am
Coffee Break
- 11:30 am – 13:00 pm
Session III
Quality Assurance, Traceability & Certification
Presentation I:Quality assurance, traceability & certification/Bhaskar Rao UAE
- 13:00 pm – 14:15 pm
Lunch
- 14:15 pm – 15:30 pm
Panel: Investing in the Future – From Pilot to Scale
- 15:30 pm – 16:00 pm
Coffee Break
- 16:00 pm – 17:30 pm
Workshop II
Integrating CEA into Herbal & Pharmaceutical Supply Chains
- 18:00 pm – 19:30 pm
Networking Dinner & Cultural Evening
Reflection & Field Visit
Theme: From Knowledge to Practice
Time
Events
Speakers
- 09:00 am – 10:30 am
Morning Plenary & Summary: Key Takeaways and Roadmap for Action
- 10:30 am – 11:00 am
Coffee Break
- 11:00 am – 16:00 pm
Field Visit
CEA Facility & Research Center for Medicinal and Aromatic Plants
- 16:00 pm – 17:00 pm
Return & Closing Reflections
About AVF
About the Association
Focus Areas
- Controlled-environment agriculture research & innovation
- Capacity-building and education programs in urban agriculture
- Industry collaboration and technology development partnerships
- Policy advocacy for sustainable, climate-smart food systems
- Demonstration and pilot project support in major global cities
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