Fluence is hosting the 6th PHOTOx Summit, which brings together the leading minds in cannabis science and research.

The 2024 PHOTOx Advanced Sciences Summit brought together leading cannabis experts and researchers from around the world

AUSTIN, Texas, and ROTTERDAM, Netherlands–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Fluence, a leading global provider of energy-efficient LED lighting solutions for commercial cannabis production, hosted its sixth PHOTOx Summit on September 23 and 24, 2024, in Austin, Texas.

PHOTOx is, in fact, a gathering of the brightest minds in global horticulture. For industry pioneers, it represents a unique opportunity to learn about the latest research and scientific discoveries in the field of cannabis cultivation. Organized by Fluence’s Crop Science team, the company brings together growers and researchers from around the world to explore new breakthroughs in cannabis research and essential cultivation practices.

In his opening remarks, David Hawley, chief scientist at Fluence, highlighted the rapid evolution of cannabis’s position in the market, which has shifted from an underground cultivation practice to a viable and rapidly growing global industry.

«Commercial adoption and market demand have driven advances in cannabis cultivation technologies that, for other crops, would have required decades of research,» Hawley said. «When it comes to lighting, we’ve discovered that cannabis has a much higher photosynthetic capacity than other crops grown in controlled environments, while exhibiting unique morphological and metabolic responses that aren’t easily explained by photobiology as we know it today. This has led to more productive cultivation practices than for other crops, while raising new and interesting questions about plant metabolism.»

Following Mr. Hawley’s opening remarks, a panel of farmers from Clade⁹, Aurora Cannabis, and Curaleaf came together to discuss cultivation metrics, growing practices, and other key strategies that promote the success of both artisanal and commercial operations. The 2024 program also featured global cannabis researchers—including Dr. Youbin Zheng, a professor at the University of Guelph’s School of Environmental Sciences, and Dominique van Gruisen, co-founder and CEO of Innexo BV—as well as other prominent figures in the fields of automation, genetics, and artificial intelligence.

«We’re turning an important page in the cannabis industry,» Hawley added. «While the first chapter focused on maximizing and standardizing plants, the second will establish cannabis as a true horticultural crop. The cannabis industry has matured in a very interesting way. Our PHOTOx program highlights the industry’s evolution by exploring next-generation cannabis cultivation practices, innovative pest management strategies, and practical growing methods that could be found in the world of vegetable farming.»

To learn more about Fluence, visit www.fluence-led.com.

About Fluence

Fluence Bioengineering, Inc. (Fluence) develops efficient, energy-saving LED lighting solutions for commercial crops and research applications. Fluence is one of the leading providers of LED lighting in the global cannabis market and is committed to helping the largest growers produce more efficient crops by greenhouse and indoor lighting worldwide. Fluence’s global headquarters are in Austin, Texas, and its EMEA headquarters are in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. Fluence operates as a business unit within Signify’s professional business. For more information about Fluence, visit www.fluence-led.com.

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