LHS 2026, Are You Ready?

Mark your calendars for June 15-16th, 2026 for the third edition of the LHS!

Following last years success, Cultivators, supported by leading partners in the industry, will host the next edition of the Leafy Hydroponics Summit (LHS)! It will take place on June 15-16th 2026, in the Netherlands.

This international two-day event will be held to share knowledge, strengthen the connections between professionals within our sector, and discuss revolutionary innovations and research breakthroughs, all in the hydroponic leafy greens international industry. Scroll down to learn more about this year’s partners, program, and more, or request an invitation.

Click here to view the LHS Event Recaps

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Participation depends on invitations. Would you like to participate? Please contact us or fill in the contact form.

Leading the Leafy Green Revolution

Worldwide the hydroponic leafy green sector is rapidly developing and the potential is enormous. Cultivators decided it was time to come together as an industry, connect, discuss, and learn from each other to improve and grow together.

Therefore the Leafy Hydroponics Summit’s goals are non-commercial communication, knowledge exchange, and networking.

The presentations will be focused on innovations, research, and knowledge, and not commercial pitch decks. The rest of the time will allow the attendees to expand their network and contacts within this specific sector.

Check the program

Cultivation & Business in Hydroponics Leafy Greens

This is what you can expect for the LHS 2026 edition:

We will kick off the first day of the event at the Van der Valk Delft A4 Hotel, where we will focus on the hydroponics leafy greens sector, from cultivation to post-harvest, business, investments, markets, and retail. The second day will be a field trip day. We will be visiting a few facilities then. Below you can find the complete agenda.

The event is free of charge for the invited guests and includes: for the first day, welcome drinks, lunch, and dinner. Lunch is also included for the second day, and field trip transportation is arranged.

Please note that booking the overnight stays at the hotel and breakfasts is the responsibility of the guests, and they should arrange these themselves. Nevertheless, the hotel pre-reserved rooms (with a discount) for the event’s guests. If you are interested, please reach out to us for further details.

Program 2026 (In Development)

The first day is focused on knowledge exchange, discussions, and presentations, while the second day is a field trip, visiting several companies.

Day 1

Monday 15th of June

09:00 – 09:30 | Welcome & Registration
Cultivators

09:30 – 09:45 | Opening ceremony by Cultivators

Part 1

09:45 – 10:15 | Keynote speaker

Will be announced soon

10:15 – 10:40 | will be announced soon

10:40 – 11:00 | Quick Break

Part 2

11:00 – 11:25 | International Growers Panel

Will be announced soon

11:25 – 11:50 | will be announced soon

11:50 – 12:15 | will be announced soon

12:15 – 12:30 | will be announced soon

12:30 – 13:45 | Lunch

Part 3

13:45 – 14:10 | Cultivators

14:10 – 14:55 | will be announced soon

14:55 – 15:20 | will be announced soon

15:20 – 15:45 | Tech Panel

Will be announced soon

15:45 – 16:15 | Coffee Break

Part 4

16:15 | Technical Deep-Dive Session

will be announced soon

17:00 – 17:15 | Closing
Cultivators
Closing ceremony

18:00 – 20:00 | Dinner & Networking

Day 2

Tuesday 16th of June

Field trip day

- - Leaving the hotel at 8 am
  - Visit 1 will be announced soon
  - Visit 2 will be announced soon
  - Lunch
  - Visit 3 will be announced soon
  - Head back to the hotel; estimated arrival time is 16:30-17:00.

Want to join?

Would you like to participate? Get in touch with us or fill in the contact form.

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Partners 2026

The first day is focused on knowledge exchange, discussions, and presentations, while the second day is a field trip, visiting several companies.

JASA

JASA is a leading system integrator for weighing and packaging solutions, taking full ownership of the entire packaging process. With integrated weighing, bagging, and handling lines, JASA delivers high-precision, efficient, and scalable packaging solutions tailored to fresh produce and leafy greens operations.

BASF

Nunhems, the vegetable seeds business of BASF, delivers high-performance varieties designed for quality, yield, and consistency. With a strong focus on leafy greens, Nunhems combines genetics, crop expertise, and market insight to support growers in achieving reliable and profitable production.

HAWE

Sormac went from solo-trader to leading producer and processor across the globe; taking immense pride in knowing that clients trust their machines, lines, and people.

KUBO

KUBO is a global greenhouse technology provider delivering high-tech, turnkey growing solutions. With deep expertise in controlled environment agriculture, KUBO designs and builds future-proof greenhouses that enable efficient, data-driven, and sustainable crop production.

MechaTronix

MechaTronix develops advanced LED grow light solutions for horticulture, focusing on energy efficiency and crop-specific light strategies. Their lighting systems support optimized plant growth, uniformity, and predictable results in high-tech greenhouse and indoor farming environments.

Light4Food

Light4Food specializes in innovative LED lighting concepts tailored to vertical farming and indoor cultivation. By combining lighting technology with crop knowledge, Light4Food enables high productivity, energy efficiency, and consistent quality in leafy greens production.

Cultiwool

Cultiwool produces stone wool growing substrates designed for precision, uniformity, and root-zone control. With a strong focus on sustainability and crop performance, Cultiwool supports professional growers in achieving consistent yields in hydroponic systems.

Urbinati

Urbinati designs and manufactures automated sowing, transplanting, and nursery systems for horticulture. Their machinery supports high-throughput, uniform plant propagation, making them a key partner for efficient leafy greens and young-plant production.

Priva

Priva is a global technology company specializing in climate control, water management, and process automation for horticulture and controlled environment agriculture. With more than 60 years of experience, Priva helps growers worldwide produce high-quality crops efficiently while optimizing the use of water, energy, and other resources.

FAQ

When will LHS 2026 take place?

Join us for the LHS on 15-16th of June 2026 in Delft, the Netherlands. The first day is focused on knowledge exchange, discussions, and presentations, while the second day is a field trip, visiting several companies.

What is the location of the event in 2026?

The first day will be hosted at Van der Valk Hotel Delft A4 (Peuldreef 3, 2635 BX Den Hoorn). As for the second day, there are organized field visits by bus departing from this hotel. You can also go by your own car when preferred.

How can I register?

LHS is an invitation-only event and is limited to 130 guests. Have you not received an invitation but still want to participate? Please fill in the contact form, and we will come back to you about the possibilities.

For whom is it interesting to participate?

LHS is focused on current and future hydroponics leafy green growers, both in greenhouses and vertical farms. As the connection with the business case will be addressed, it is also interesting for investors & buyers.

What is included during the event?

During LHS 2026, the guests will join lunch and dinner served on the 15^th of June. As well as a lunch during the field trip on the 16^th of June. Transportation on the 16^th of June for the field trip is also organized.

Please note that the hotel stay (and breakfast) should be arranged by the attendee, but please contact us for discounted rates.

LHS Recap

LHS 2025

The second edition of the Leafy Hydroponics Summit took place in Hoorn, the Netherlands, in June 2025. Around 100 professionals from across the hydroponic leafy greens value chain, including growers, researchers, tech providers, and investors. All gathered for a two-day, invite-only event centered around non-commercial knowledge exchange and networking. The first day featured a full program of presentations and panel discussions covering topics such as cultivation innovations, climate control, LED lighting, automation, post-harvest handling, and sustainable substrates. These sessions were hosted by this year’s partners: Enza Zaden, Ammerlaan Construction, Oreon, Green Production Systems, Sormac, Meteor Systems, JASA Packaging Solutions, Hoogendoorn Growth Management, TTA-ISO, and Maan Biobased Products. Keynote and guest presentations included Frank Hessing (CEO, Hessing Supervers) and Jerry van Leent (Director, YEALD), alongside an international grower panel. On the second day, participants visited the facilities of Enza Zaden and JASA Packaging Solutions, with optional excursions to a vertical chrysanthemum farm (Green Simplicity) or a high-tech propagation site (Gitzels). A big thank you to all 2025 LHS partners and guests who made this inspiring edition possible!

LHS 2024

The very first edition of the LHS took place in Breda, the Netherlands in June 2024. More than 100 professionals from 25 countries gathered for a 2-day event full of non-commercial communication, knowledge exchange, and networking, all focusing on the hydroponic leafy greens sector. The first day was full of presentations and discussion panels, while for the second day, we visited the demo greenhouse of Rijk Zwaan, the offices of Hortiplan, and the leafy green research facility, Proefstation in Sint Katelijne Waver in Belgium. A big thank you to the 2024 LHS partners; Rijk Zwaan, Flier Systems, JASA Packaging Solutions, Heliospectra, Van Der Hoeven, Hortiplan, and Svensson. Together, we hosted a great event!

"Excellent summit, brilliant initiative!"

New Zealand 
Jeremy Dunn

"We're thanking you for the interesting day"

Belgium
Hendrik Vyt

"Applause the team for organizing! These events are important to the industry"

Germany
Theo Otto

"Congrats on the organization"

México
Yah in Pliego

"Good organized event!"

The Netherlands
Martin van Dijk

"Thanks for organizing the summit — it was a great event!"

Mexico
Robert van der Geest

"Thank you very much for organizing the Summit – it was an inspiring and well-executed event."

The Netherlands
Maud den Os

"I found it really educational and enjoyable, with a lot to take away from it."

UK
Boyko Duganov

Participation depends on invitations. Would you like to participate? Get in touch with us or fill in the contact form.

info@cultivators.nl
+31 6 12 14 69 95
Event location 2026
Van der Valk® Hotel Delft
Peuldreef 3, 2635 BX Den Hoorn
The Netherlands