GreenTech Week 2026 once again demonstrated the growing international demand for Dutch expertise in Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA).
Throughout the week, Dutch Greenhouse Delta welcomed international delegations from the Gulf region, Egypt, China, Central Asia and Moldova, all looking for practical solutions to strengthen local food production and increase resilience in their agricultural systems.
For Dutch Greenhouse Delta, GreenTech Week is about more than showcasing Dutch innovations. It is about creating meaningful connections between international ambitions and the knowledge, technology and expertise available within the Dutch horticultural ecosystem.
Bringing the world together
The week started with the Welcome Walking Dinner at World Horti Center, where more than 300 international guests gathered to connect, exchange experiences and explore opportunities for collaboration. From growers and investors to policymakers, government representatives and ministers, the event brought together stakeholders from across the global horticultural sector.
These conversations continued throughout the week during GreenTech Amsterdam, roundtable discussions, networking events, company visits and meetings at the NL Lounge. By bringing together public and private stakeholders, GreenTech Week provided a platform for open dialogue on some of the most pressing challenges facing global food production today.
From technology to integrated solutions
One of the clear trends observed during the week was the increasing demand for integrated solutions. International delegations are no longer looking solely for greenhouse technology. They are looking for complete approaches that combine technology, cultivation expertise, data, education, training and long-term partnerships.
This aligns closely with the Dutch approach to horticultural development. The strength of the Dutch sector lies not only in individual innovations, but in the collaboration between companies, knowledge institutes and governments that together create scalable and sustainable solutions.
Building partnerships for the future
Several high-level meetings took place during GreenTech Week, including visits by H.E. Abdullah bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Attiyah, Qatar’s Minister of Municipality, and H.E. Dr. Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak, UAE Minister of Climate Change and Environment.
These visits highlighted the growing international recognition of the Dutch horticultural ecosystem and opened the door to new opportunities for collaboration. Discussions focused on topics such as food security, climate resilience, knowledge exchange and the development of future horticultural projects.
For Dutch Greenhouse Delta, these conversations are not an end point but the beginning of long-term cooperation. Many of the introductions made during GreenTech Week will continue in the months ahead as concrete projects, partnerships and knowledge exchanges are further explored.
Looking beyond the exhibition
While GreenTech Amsterdam remains an important international meeting place, the real value of the week lies in the connections that are created. By bringing together international ambitions and Dutch expertise, GreenTech Week helps build the partnerships needed to address global challenges such as food security, water scarcity and climate resilience.
Dutch Greenhouse Delta is proud to contribute to these connections and looks forward to continuing the conversations that started during GreenTech Week 2026.
Together, we are shaping the future of sustainable food production.
