Indoor Ag-Con & Aquaponics Association announce 2026 pre-conference workshop

As part of its mission to bring the entire controlled environment agriculture industry together, Indoor Ag-Con is partnering with the nonprofit Aquaponics Association to present a full-day pre-conference workshop, "Rooted in Water, Fueled by Fish: Advancing Hydroponics Through Aquaponics," on Feb. 10, 2026, at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino.

Held just ahead of the 13th annual Indoor Ag-Con, which is Feb. 11 and 12, this immersive workshop will explore how aquaponics — integrating fish and plants into a closed-loop ecosystem — builds upon hydroponic production to enhance yield, resource efficiency and profitability.

Registration is $445 per person and includes lunch and an Indoor Ag-Con Expo Only pass. Combo discounts are available when bundling with a Full Conference Pass.

"In an industry driven by innovation and sustainability, aquaponics is rapidly emerging as a natural evolution of traditional hydroponic systems," Indoor Ag-Con said in a news release. "This hands-on program will dive into practical strategies, research insights and scalable case studies that demonstrate aquaponics’ biological, economic and environmental advantages."

Workshop takeaways include:

• Understanding the core mechanics of aquaponic systems and how they complement hydroponics
• Discovering cutting-edge research advancing aquaponic production
• Learning strategies for integrating aquaponics into hydroponic and aquaculture operations
• Exploring case studies that demonstrate ROI and scalability

The expert speaker lineup includes Josh Dusci, indoor agriculture associate at Virginia State University and coordinator at The Aquaponics Association; Janelle Hager, aquaponic state specialist, Kentucky State University; Molly Stanek, executive director at The Aquaponics Association and CEO at EcoAgTech; and additional presenters to be announced.

"The Aquaponics Association does incredible work promoting aquaponics and supporting growers. We’re thrilled to have them lead this workshop and share their expertise with our audience," said Indoor Ag-Con CEO Brian Sullivan. "This partnership is exactly what Indoor Ag-Con is about — bringing together the organizations and people driving real innovation in controlled environment agriculture."

"We’re excited to partner with Indoor Ag-Con to spotlight aquaponics as a vital next step in sustainable agriculture," added The Aquaponics Association Executive Director Molly Stanek. "This workshop will give participants the knowledge and tools to integrate aquaponics into their operations — improving efficiency, reducing costs and creating more resilient systems for the future."

To register and learn more about the workshop, click here.