The RISE Summit for Entrepreneurs and Innovators on Thursday, August 27, 2026 in Danville, VA will include networking opportunities and breakout sessions featuring amazing speakers to support entrepreneurs at each stage of business, from ideation to starting, growing, and scaling.
About this Workshop
Exploring Entrepreneurial Opportunities in Controlled Environment Agriculture
Description:
Explore the future of agriculture, technology, and manufacturing through the lens of Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) in this session featuring Dr. Scott Lowman, Vice President of Applied Research at the Institute for Advanced Learning & Research. From spinach to mushrooms to fish production, CEA is revolutionizing the way we grow, produce, and innovate. Whether you’re a grower, tech innovator, or equipment manufacturer, this session will uncover specific entrepreneurial opportunities within the CEA industry. Learn from real-world examples, emerging technologies, and collaborative opportunities to position yourself for success in this fast-growing field.
Speaker: Dr. Scott Lowman, Institute for Advanced Learning & Research
Dr. Scott Lowman
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The 3rd annual RISE Summit for Entrepreneurs and Innovators will be held Thursday, August 27, 2026 at the Institute for Advanced Learning & Research in Danville, VA. Don't miss out the unique opportunity to connect with peers and resources designed to help you start, grow, or scale your business in Southern Virginia.