Assistant Undersecretary, Food Diversity Sector
Ministry of Climate Change and Environment UAE
" Advancing Vertical Farming, Future of Controlled Environment Agriculture and Smart Greenhouses"
Vertical Farming, CEA & Smart Greenhouses are the core pillars of the UAE's National Food Security Strategy & Middle East's Locally Grown campaign, driving the country's shift away from heavy food imports by enabling year-round production in harsh desert climates.
GVF Dubai, brings together the innovators, growers, technology providers and investors shaping the future of controlled-environment food production. Building on the core of vertical farming, GVF also highlights the growing role of CEA, smart greenhouses and advanced protected cultivation in transforming modern agriculture.
From vertically integrated indoor farms to intelligent greenhouses, the sector is advancing through innovations in climate control, automation, artificial intelligence, precision irrigation, advanced lighting and data-driven crop management.
Dubai continues to stand out as a strategic hub for vertical farming, thanks to its favourable business environment, commitment to sustainable development, and innovative mindset. The city's strategic location and forward-thinking approach make it the ideal venue for this highly anticipated event, which is expected to surpass the achievements of previous editions.
It's been 3 consecutive years that we have conducted the show in Dubai and the results have been massive we are excited to how its successive editions build!
The Middle East presents significant opportunities for vertical farming and smart greenhouse technologies, driven by water scarcity, limited arable land, and the growing need for food security. Successful examples include Bustanica in Dubai, one of the world's largest vertical farms producing leafy greens; Pure Harvest Smart Farms in the UAE and Saudi Arabia, which uses advanced greenhouse technology to grow fresh produce in arid environments; and NEOM's agricultural initiatives in Saudi Arabia, which focus on innovative, resource-efficient food production. These developments create promising opportunities for investors, technology providers, and agricultural businesses to expand sustainable farming across the region.
Rigved
Arkoun FarmsThe Global Vertical Farming Show was an excellent experience, offering great networking, valuable insights, and warm guidance from the organizers, especially beneficial for hydroponic entrepreneurs.
Plant Factory
GVF 2025 was very well organized and truly inspiring. It gave us to meet meaningful collaborations. As PLANT FACTORY, we were delighted to be in the Vertical Farming Expo in Dubai
Mazra Care
We at Mazra Care had a wonderful experience attending the 6th GVF Dubai. The event offered excellent opportunities for networking, knowledge sharing, and exploring innovative solutions in sustainable agriculture. We truly appreciate the remarkable organization and look forward to future editions
Luxgrow
Appreciate TAB group for hosting a good and successful event, which we attended for the first time. They offer a very kind and fast service. We also secured numerous agricultural clients at the show, which greatly helps our company promote its market presence in the UAE.
Sergio Bonsi
IEMA srl - Global Marketing ManagerThanks for the GVF 2025.
We strongly believe in the role of Vertical Farming in shaping the future of sustainable agriculture. It has been a great opportunity to showcase our solutions, connect with international stakeholders, and exchange valuable insights in the vertical farming ecosystem. We truly appreciated the professional environment and the high level of engagement throughout the event.
Cihan Yilmaz
Co-founder and CTO - FarmiccaWe truly enjoyed GVF 2025 Dubai and look forward to coming back in the next edition.
Deliplant
We had good business meetings at GVF 2025 Dubai, great effort overall!
Food Tech Valley
Food Tech Valley was proud to participate as a key supporting partner at the 6th Global Vertical Farming Show. A sincere thank you to everyone who visited and connected with us during this event!
Andrea Carloni
Founder and CEO - NidoproA milestone for NIDO at the GVF 2025 - Dubai. 2 days of inspiration, innovation, and exchange. We met passionate growers, innovators, and companies who — just like us — believe that sustainable agriculture starts with knowledge, technology and collaboration.
Co-founder and CEO - TSRgrow
A great tour, nice facility, GVF 2025 Dubai at Emirates Bustanica.
Ritesh Shreeshreemal
CTO - INNOFarms.AIWhat an inspiring two days at the GVF Dubai. From deep-dive conversations with GCC leaders to hands-on demos of our GrowSmartRobotics™, INNOFarmsXOS™ and INNOMarketTrend™ platform, the excitement and validation we received for INNOFarms.AI were phenomenal.
Sepehr Achard
COO - iGrow NewsThe GVF 2025 in Dubai, held under the patronage of the UAE’s Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, brought together international and regional participants from across the controlled-environment agriculture sector.
Direct Carbon
It was a truly valuable experience connecting with growers, builders, and consultants who are actively shaping the future of agriculture in the Gulf region—driven by strong government initiatives to strengthen food security.
Bhwna Chopra
Founder - Krishi Care Farms2 incredible days at the 6th GVF 2025! It's a proud moment for us to showcase how safe, fresh, and sustainable farming solutions can create real impact.
Emirates Environmental Group
GVF 2025 Dubai brought together innovators, policymakers, researchers and sustainability champions from across the region to explore how vertical farming can transform food systems for better nutrition, enhanced food security, and climate resilience.
Wieland Electric
We loved the Event!
