Judith van Heck
Projectleider Fieldlab Vertical Farming Zuid Holland en Community builder Indoor Farming Nederland. In de rol van aanjager en verbinder brengt ze de nog jonge sector samen en versterkt ze het cluster. Judith is verbonden aan adviesbureau Imagro en werkt als strateeg en conceptontwikkelaar al 25 jaar binnen de tuinbouw.
Judith van Heck
Greenport Horti Campus
Within the Greenport Horti Campus, companies, education, knowledge institutions and governments work together to strengthen the innovative power and competitive position of Greenport West Holland. The partners in the Greenport Horti Campus want more regional cooperation with regard to knowledge development, innovation and training (regular students and lifelong development of employees). Organization of demand-driven knowledge development from the entrepreneurs and attractive facilities to offer start-ups and existing companies (especially SMEs) opportunities to develop new techniques and concepts.
Jolanda Heistek
Jan Willem Donkers
Business Development Manager Agri Food & Life Sciences. Translates the industry from horticultural, food and agribusiness needs to R&D and education projects: combines the expertise of agricultural research and education institutes. Focused on optimizing R&D and education propositions for food agribusinesses and organisations.
Jan Willem Donkers
Peter Ravensbergen
Peter Ravensvergen is Expertise Leader Horticulture at Wageningen Economic Research at Wageningen University. He specializes in sustainability fresh supply chains. He focuses on strategy and sector developments. His ambition is to translate knowledge from global private companies into research proposals, enabling the companies to develop further. He also has international network experiences: United States, Mexico, Argentina, the Philippines, (Eastern) Europe and the Balkans. He recently graduated from Controlled Environment Agriculture Ecosystem in Kentucky (United States). As the son of a Dutch flower farmer, he is very driven to gain knowledge between R&D and practice. His career characterizes his position in the playing field of governmental organizations and advisory companies.
Peter Ravensbergen WU
Amora Amir
Lecturer Expert Big Data at Hogeschool InHolland. I am currently developing Big Data techniques in Horticulture, specializing in growing crops. With the help of Big Data I analyze the food waste between the soil and the supermarket. I'm curious about the outcome.
Amora Amir
Roël Chin-Kon-Sung
I have knowledge and experience in the circular economy, innovation, energy, renewables and agri-food sectors, acquired through academic study and work experience. I use my knowledge in commercial traffic. I put a lot of energy into realizing and executing projects and partnerships, often aiming for a win-win situation. I have been successful in achieving my goals and objectives. Contact with people of different functions and levels is important to me; it results in a lasting relationship and knowledge network. I communicate well and am calm and patient, but also enthusiastic and optimistic. Furthermore, my creativity provides customer-specific solutions and the introduction of new opportunities for collaboration and/or projects.
Laura Bautista lettuce Delphy
Laura Bautista
Laura Bautista is the head of the Fartical Farming project at Delphy. She has a Ph.D. in Plant Pathology and International Agriculture from Pennsylvania State University (United States). In addition, she holds a bachelor's and master's degree in Agricultural Sciences and Engineering from the University of Cordoba (Spain). Its mission is to help Indoor/Vertical Farming become a commercial and stable production system by improving indoor crop production. She sees Indoor/Vertical Farming as an opportunity to improve food security, sustainability and human nutrition in a modern society. Especially in a climate that changes at a rapid pace.
Laura Bautista
Pieter Vlaar
Pieter is a decisive project manager with demonstrable experience & expertise in the implementation of sustainability issues (e.g. in Food & Agri, energy and Supply Chain Management) but also financing questions. As a part-time HBO lecturer, he also coaches and teaches students in these areas. Pieter obtained a Master of Science in Industrial Engineering & Management Science (specialization in logistics and supply chain management) at Eindhoven University of Technology. In addition, he obtained his teaching qualification at Aeres Hogeschool Wageningen, followed banking courses at Rabobank as well as various agricultural practical courses and vocational training in flower bulb cultivation (level 4).
Pieter Vlaar
IQ
Innovation Quarter is the regional office for economic developments for the province of South Holland, also known as the great Rotterdam. Our mission is to strengthen regional economic structure by stimulating the innovation potential of the unique delta region. In close cooperation with all major corporations and many SMEs, education institutes and government agencies, we focus all our energy on a better tomorrow.
Anne Claire van Altvorst
Matthijs Blind
Over 36 years of experience in horticulture. Started as an all-around consultant for cut flower production, followed by specialisation in integrated pest management. Later as researcher and project leader on working on new innovative production systems, such as hydroponics and indoor farming.
Matthijs Blind
Eric Poot
Eric Poot, manager of the research team Crop management and Cultivation of Greenhouse crops and Flower bulbs. Eric has been working at the Unit Greenhouse Horticulture of Wageningen Plant Research since 1998. He is particularly interested in innovations with the potential to make the Dutch horticulturist more competitive and more sustainable. He is an active member of the Greenport West-Holland network and one of the founding fathers of the Fieldlab Vertical Farming.
Eric Poot
John Bijl
John Bijl, with his parent company Vitro Plus, has over 32 years of experience in vertical fern cultivation and also 10 years of experience in growing vegetables and herbs under LED in climate cells. Own Greens stands out for its unique, simple and reliable technology. This technology works on a smaller scale but its simplicity also makes it very suitable for large-scale automation in countries such as Japan, where it offers clear added value compared to conventional technology. We are happy to share our knowledge within the Fieldlab because we recognise that, as a start-up company within this young sector, we can develop ourselves faster through cooperation and also help others.
Eric Poot
Gert-Jan van Staalduinen
I am Gert-Jan van Staalduinen, ceo and owner at Logiqs Ltd. Starting from a graduate internship from Physics at Logiqs, I have held various positions in control, design and sales. At Logiqs, we design and supply complete mobile cultivation systems, for a greenhouse or a vertical farm, often automated with shuttles and lifts. Using similar machines, we also make automated pallet storage systems.
Eric Poot
Anne Jancic
Anne Jancic is Segment Manager City Farming at Signify, Philips Horticulture LED Solutions. With a background in strategic marketing, product management and innovation, Anne has several years of experience in the international horticultural industry. Driven by her passion and entrepreneurial mindset, she’s been leading various co-creation projects with customers and partners resulting in new go-to-market strategies, several product introductions and the development of new revenue models.
Eric Poot
Stefan van de Voort
Plant specialist within the Philips Horticulture department of Signify. My background is in horticulture and biology and I am already active in the indoor farming industry for roughly 8 years. In my role I am kind of a consultant and researcher for all our indoor farming related projects. I make the translation of our R&D results towards tangible business opportunities for our customers. I am aiming for continuous, healthy (business and food wise) and sustainable production in the world, making use of the most logical and promising production methods per crop and per region.
Eric Poot
Ellis Janssen
Ellis Janssen is the Global Director City Farming at Signify, Philips Horticulture LED Solutions. With a background in international business, Ellis has several years of experience in lighting & vertical farming. Ellis leads a multi disciplinary team of plant specialists, sales application engineers and business developers to build vertical farms globally, tailored to the specific and local business needs of the customers/entrepreneurs. Key to her work are her passion for food, people and sustainability. Ellis Janssen is de Global Director City Farming Signify, Philips Horticulture LED Solutions. Met een achtergrond in internationale bedrijfskunde, Ellis heeft vele jaren ervaring in verlichting & vertical farming. Ellis stuurt een multi disciplinair team van plant specialisten, sales application engineers en business development managers aan om wereldwijd vertical farms te bouwen, toegepast op de specifieke, locale business behoeften van de klanten en ondernemers. Belangrijk in haar werk zijn passie voor goed en lekker voedsel, mensen en duurzaamheid.
Eric Poot
Sjoerd Kessels
Sjoerd Kessels is Project Manager City Farming at Signify, Philips Horticulture LED Solutions. I have a technical background and now for several years working in the vertical farming industry. I’m involved in projects (without daylight) all over the world. Translate customer feedback/wishes to product managers, architects and research. With my technical background I love new developments. For the Fieldlab Vertical Farming Zuid Holland I am the contact person from Signify - Philips Horticulture LED Solutions. Sjoerd Kessels is Project Manager City Faming bij Signify, Philips Horticulture LED Solutions. Ik heb een technische achtergrond en nu al geruime tijd werkzaam in de Vertical Farming industie. Ik ben betrokken bij projecten (zonder daglicht) over de hele wereld. Vertaal klantfeedback/wensen naar onze productmanagers, architecten en research. Met mijn technische achtergrond hou ik van nieuwe ontwikkelingen. Voor het Fieldlab Vertical Farming Zuid Holland project ben ik de contactpersoon vanuit Signify - Philips Horticulture LED Solutions.
Eric Poot
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