The Act Summit (Advancing Cultivation Technology group) has announced its theme for the 2026 event series: Resilience in a High-Demand World: Energy, Efficiency, and the Future of Greenhouse Growing. Experts will talk about the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of controlled environment agriculture.

With rising energy costs, increasing production demands, and a growing focus on operational efficiency, the 2026 ACT events will highlight practical strategies to help growers build resilient operations while maintaining consistent crop quality and profitability.

The schedule includes three regional events across Canada’s key greenhouse regions.

March 31, 2026 

Roma Club, Leamington, ON (Registration now open)

May 6, 2026 

Northview Golf & Country Club, Langley, BC 

September 9, 2026 

Sheraton Saint-Hyacinthe, Saint-Hyacinthe, QC

Each event will begin at 11:30 a.m. with a warm lunch served to all attendees, kicking off the day’s program and providing a chance for growers, partners, and experts to connect before education sessions begin.

Following lunch, attendees will participate in a full afternoon of industry-focused sessions designed to encourage knowledge sharing, collaboration, and open discussion. Topics will focus on energy management, efficiency improvements, and strategies for adapting to an increasingly high-demand growing environment, touching on climate management, lighting strategies, resource optimization, and actionable techniques growers can apply in their operations.

Each event will conclude with a happy hour networking reception, offering growers and partners the opportunity to continue conversations, strengthen relationships, and celebrate the day’s learning in a relaxed setting.

Registration for the March 31 event in Leamington is now open at www.actsummit.com

Source:  ACT February 20, 2026 news release