Now into its sixth successful year, Urban Agri World is the region’s leading agriculture event focused on Agritech, Controlled Environment Agriculture, Indoor Farming and Small Scale Agriculture. It brings together Growers, Investors, Produce Buyers, Academics, Policy Makers, Technology & System Integrators and CEA Business Owners. Featuring practical sessions on the hottest topics, exhibits, lunch table discussions and unlimited networking opportunities, it connects services and solution providers from all over the world to serious local buyers and partners.
About Urban Agri World (UAW 2025)
At COP28 UAE Declaration on Sustainable Agriculture, Resilient Food Systems, and Climate Action, the leaders from 134 countries have mobilized more than $2.5 billion to begin addressing agriculture-related climate issues including many initiatives towards agriculture related research. Countries are putting food systems transformation and livelihoods of small-scale farmers at the top of their agenda.
Many countries and companies are expressing strong interest in vertical farming business and urban agriculture. It is a solution to the weather and pests problems, food security, water, power and land requirements, climate change and environmental preservation challenges. Commercialization of vertical farming is catching on in Asia, Europe, USA, and now Africa. Many private companies are interested in growing crops in hydroponic, aquaponics and aeroponics systems in warehouses, greenhouses, containers and high skyscrapers. There is also a burgeoning interest in the production of medicinal plants in vertical farms following the new rulings on cannabis production for medicinal use. UAW 2024 will touch on the pressing issues pertaining to progressive farming developments for the urban, peri-urban, indoor and vertical farming industry.
The global vertical farming market has been experiencing significant growth and is projected to continue expanding in the coming years, from an estimated market size of US$6.92 billion in 2024 to US$50 billion in 2032 (source: Fortune Business Insights). These projections indicate a robust upward trend in the vertical farming market, reflecting increasing adoption of sustainable agricultural practices and the growing demand for locally sourced, fresh produce.
Join us at UAW 2025 as we deliberate on emerging technologies to unlock the potential for agriculture, growing agri food capacity, security and resilience globally and in Africa in particular.