Tour of IGS' Crop Research Centre for CEA Alliance members

IGS is delighted to open its Crop Research Centre doors to CEA Alliance members keen to gain a greater understanding of the business’ vertical farming technology.

Please join IGS for this special tour for CEA Alliance members, encompassing the very best Scotland has to offer: from indoor growing technology and first-class horticultural research, through to hospitality, food and drink.

Co-located with the internationally renowned James Hutton Institute just outside Dundee, Scotland, the IGS Crop Research Centre is at the heart of the business’ commitment to science-led innovation.

The site brings together plant science, agronomy, and data‑driven trials to push forward research of growing within a controlled environment, as well as optimising crop growth for IGS customers.

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Outline agenda

9.30am – collection from Moxy Hotel, Edinburgh Airport, travel to IGS’ Crop Research Centre (attendees are encouraged either to stay overnight at Moxy Edinburgh Airport or use it as a meeting point on arrival to the airport in the morning)

10.30am – Introduction to IGS and Tour of IGS’ Crop Research Centre

12.30pm – lunch

1.30pm – tour of the James Hutton Institute, including the Advanced Plant Growth Centre

2.30pm – Q&A session with IGS team members

3.30pm – return travel to Edinburgh city centre (recommended hotels: Apex Waterloo Place or Market Street Hotel)

7pm – dinner and optional whisky tasting

Should you wish to extend your time in Scotland, the IGS team would be delighted to offer recommendations for itineraries, must-see destinations, or even help arrange golfing trips.

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‍Spaces are limited. Attendees are required to arrange their own travel* to Edinburgh and accommodation in the city. Return travel to Dundee from Edinburgh and evening hospitality will be provided by IGS. ‍

*If coming from Greentech,we recommend KLM flight KL923 Ams– Edi 8.05 – 8.30am on 12^th June

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