What are the dates & location of the conference?
- October 21-23, 2015
- AGROWN has reserved a limited number of rooms at the Hilton Garden Inn, 959 Dover Road Wooster, Ohio
- Conference sessions will be held at the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center, 1680 Madison Avenue, Wooster, Ohio
What are the fees to attend?
- Investors: $1,995
- Aagricultural Professionals: $995
- Students: $295
- Ohio College STEM Students (with ID): $50
- Speakers/Staff: Complimentary
What meals are provided?
- Wednesday Evening Reception
- Breakfast and Lunch on Thursday and Friday
- Dinner on Thursday
What should I do for dinner on Wednesday evening?
A list of restaurants is available here:
http://www.restaurantica.com/oh/wooster/What sponsorship opportunities are available?
Sponsorship opportunities are open to any domestic or international corporate entity in the horticulture industry, horticulture/CEA consultants and consultant groups, academic institutions, not-for-profit, or any qualified individual investor, institutional investment group, venture capital group are limited and include:
Platinum Sponsor $12,000 (2 available)
- 8-foot exhibit table
- Two registrations
- Additional attendees may register at the reduced rate of $1,750
Gold $7,500 (4 available)
- 8-foot exhibit table
- One registration
- Additional attendees may register at the reduced rate of $1,750
Silver $3,000 (8 available)
One registration
Bronze $1,000 (6 available)
Registration not included
October 21 Reception Sponsor $1,000 (3 available)
Registration not included
October 22 Dine-Around Wooster Sponsor $1,000 (3 available)
Registration not included
What's included with sponsorship?
All 2015 Exhibit and Sponsorship Opportunities include:
- Your company logo and url displayed on the conference web site
- Your company logo displayed on conference signage
- Your company logo displayed during between-session advertisements
- A full contact list of attendees 2 weeks prior and post-conference
How can I receive a list of participants or attendees?
The participant list is sent to registered attendees twice: once after the early bird registration deadline, then one week prior to the event. A full participant list will be available at the conference.Can I participate if I am a start-up or early stage company in the CEA industry?
While attendance is limited to qualified investors and not start-ups/entrepreneurs. This conference will be a "pitch-free" zone, allowing investors new to this industry sector that need a place to learn and ask questions. If you want to receive exposure for your start-up or early stage CEA related business, you may become a sponsor at the bronze level, reception or dine-around sponsorship, and in return we will provide a copy of your company overview to the participants/investors in their participation packet. And, after the conference we will share investor contact information that express interest in following up with you and/or your team.What is the cancellation policy for the conference?
Registration fees are refundable, less a $75 processing fee, up until September 30. No refund will be issued for cancellations starting October 1, 2015. Registrations are transferable within your organization until October 15. Starting October 16, transfers will not be accepted.
All cancellations must be sent in writing to
janice.field@gmail.com. AGROWN is not responsible for problems beyond our control such as weather conditions, campus conditions, travel difficulties, health issues, etc. No refunds will be given in these situations if occurring after October 15.
What opportunity exists for networking?
There are many opportunities for attendees to mix and mingle during the conference. With the Conference program, delegates can discuss the day’s events and make plans for the rest of the Conference. There is also a complimentary tour on Wednesday and Dinner on Thursday hosted by AGROWN. This, coupled with the intimate setting of conference setting, refreshment breaks and lunches, ensures attendees will have ample opportunity to make connections.
How can I reserve a hotel room, and what are the rates?
AGROWN has reserved a limited number of rooms at the Hilton Garden Inn at a discounted group rate of $135/night + tax for a standard room with single or double occupancy. The discounted group room rate will be available until Monday, September 21, 2015, or until the group block is sold-out, whichever comes first. Reserve by calling 330-202-7701 and be sure to mention you are attending the Agrown AgTech Investing Conference in order to receive the discounted rate.Is there free WiFi?
Complimentary internet is included in the guest room rate, and available in the OARDC meeting rooms.When should I plan to arrive?
We encourage all attendees to participate in the tour on Wednesday. We’ll be departing from the Hilton Garden Inn at 4 p.m.What should I pack?
We recommend:
- Tablet / Laptop and plugs
- Business cards
- Comfortable shoes for evening activities
- Dress in layers as temperatures in the meeting rooms can vary
- Travel umbrella
AGROWN’s AgTech Investing Conference was designed to bring the world’s leading experts in controlled environment agriculture (CEA) vegetable production with investors actively seeking to expand their investment portfolios in commercial scale greenhouse production.
