CEA Summit East will host Virginia Governor for opening keynote
Indoor Ag-Con and the Virginia Tech-Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (IALR) Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) Innovation Center have announced that Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin will deliver the opening keynote address at the Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) Summit East, taking place in Danville, Virginia, on Oct. 1-2, 2024.
Governor Youngkin’s keynote will kick off the summit on the morning of Oct. 1, setting the stage for two days of dynamic discussions, research showcases, tabletop exhibits and collaboration within the indoor agriculture industry.
Governor Youngkin has been a steadfast supporter of the indoor agriculture industry, advocating for the combination of state investment, new technology and company development to create a thriving ecosystem in Virginia. His commitment to fostering an environment that supports safe, sustainable and locally grown food makes him an ideal keynote speaker for this year’s summit.
“We are thrilled to have Governor Glenn Youngkin open our conference with his keynote address,” said Brian Sullivan, CEO, Indoor Ag-Con. “Governor Youngkin’s leadership has positioned Virginia as a premier hub for controlled environment agriculture. His efforts to drive economic growth through strategic investments and partnerships have made the Commonwealth a model for the future of indoor farming.”
Governor Youngkin’s journey from humble beginnings to co-CEO of a leading global investment firm, and now as a transformative political leader, exemplifies his dedication to hard work and common-sense solutions. His tenure as Governor has been marked by substantial achievements, including the largest education budget in Virginia’s history and numerous economic investments that have spurred job growth and opportunity across the state.
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