BrightFarms Leadership Team Will Keynote the 2022 Indoor Ag-Con
December 28, 2021 
BrightFarms CEO Steve Platt and Cox Enterprises Vice President Steven Bradley will offer the opening morning keynote address for the 9th annual edition of Indoor Ag-Con, which is scheduled for Feb. 28-March 1, 2022, in Las Vegas, NV. Themed “Growing Your Business,” the trade show and conference for indoor and vertical farming will give attendees the opportunity to explore new resources on the expo floor and hear from Platt & Bradley, other CEOs, thought leaders, and industry experts from today’s cutting-edge farms and controlled-environment agriculture companies.
“When Cox Enterprises acquired BrightFarms earlier this year, the industry took notice,” says Brian Sullivan, co-owner, Indoor Ag-Con LLC. “We are thrilled to welcome Steve Platt and Steven Bradley to our keynote stage to share their exciting growth plans and vision for the future of our industry. It promises to be an inspiring kick-off to this year’s conference.”
During the opening morning keynote, Platt and Bradley will share how BrightFarms and Cox are working together to transform the indoor farming industry – further strengthening its position as a sustainable platform for the future.
Steve Platt is CEO of the mission-driven indoor farming leader BrightFarms, and a veteran Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) executive with a proven record of growing brands. Under his leadership, BrightFarms was acquired by lead investor Cox Enterprises in 2021, resulting in a clear roadmap for future growth and a positive exit for initial investors. His passion for BrightFarms’ mission and products led him to the company, which grows pesticide-free leafy greens in its six high-tech facilities across the country. BrightFarms grows and delivers its greens to local retailers as soon as 24-hours from harvest, producing fresher and more nutritious salads, and significantly reducing overall environmental impact compared to West Coast farms.
As Vice President of Cox Cleantech for Cox Enterprises, Steve Bradley is responsible for building new cleantech verticals that tackle sustainability challenges while driving profitability, topline growth and diversification of the core business. With Bradley’s leadership, the Cox Cleantech team is investing in and acquiring solutions that positively transform key sectors including food, waste, and energy to more sustainably meet the needs of the world’s rapidly growing global population.
The 2022 conference will also include a full roster of panel discussions offering a deep dive into three core tracks – Grower, Business & Technology. Exhibitors and attendees can enjoy complimentary luncheons on the show floor each day, a show floor cocktail reception, breakout sessions, networking opportunities with NGA Show attendees, and other opportunities to reconnect with friends and meet new business partners.
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