Join us in Las Vegas!
The International Sprout Growers Association (ISGA)
34th Annual Convention
February 10-12, 2026
at the Westgate Resort
Join us as we gather with sprout and microgreen growers, industry partners and network with the greater indoor agriculture industry.
ISGA’s convention is co-hosted alongside Indoor Ag Con. It is the largest gathering for the greenhouse, controlled environment agriculture and vertical farming industry.
ISGA convention attendees can benefit from their huge expo and over 2 dozen sessions.
On February 10, 2026 we kick things off with the welcome reception at 6:00pm.
February 11 is a full day of conference sessions followed by the gala dinner at 7:00pm.
February 12 starts with our closing brunch at 9:00am before we continue our networking and exploring the expo at Indoor Ag Con.
If you would like to become a sponsor for the 34th ISGA Annual Convention or if you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at office@isga-sprouts.org or 250-338-4860. We would be delighted to discuss the various sponsorship opportunities available and how they can benefit your organization.
Check back often for updates on schedule, speakers, and sponsors!
We look forward to the possibility of collaborating with you and having you as part of our convention.
Meet Our Convention Speakers
Kathleen Liang, Ph.D.
W.K. Kellogg Distinguished Professor of Sustainable Agriculture and Director of the Center for Environmental Farming Systems at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences
Dr. Liang earned her MS and PhD degrees from the Department of Agricultural
Economics from Purdue University. She has been working in agricultural and food systems for over 40 years, and designed/developed/implemented many novel concepts embedded in agri-food policies (e.g., multifunctional agriculture). She is the Director of Center for Environmental Farming Systems, a partnership for over 30 years of history involving three institutions (NCA&T, NCSU, NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, https://cefs.ncsu.edu/) to jointly support and promote environmental farming and community health. As an Agricultural Economist, she has unique knowledge and experiences in integrated sciences related to soil, water, climate, and ecosystems (e.g., she is a practicing farmer growing and promoting specialty crops for medicinal purposes, https://cefs.ncsu.edu/field-research/small-farm-unit/). Her passion and specialty areas are entrepreneurship, innovation, integrated impact analysis, and community resiliency. She is also the founder of Dollar Enterprise, one of the best entrepreneurship programs in the US (teaching people to create new opportunities without using additional resources). Her lifetime goal is to advance the knowledge frontiers and explore novel science-based solutions by working with diverse groups who care about the planet and human health.
Join us for her session on February 11 at 10:00am: Sprouts & Food Security: Growing Nutrition Anywhere, Anytime, Any Climate
Liz Reilley
President / Owner, Jonathan Sprouts
Liz Reilley, a second-generation sprout producer, has been connected to Jonathan Sprouts since its founding in 1976. In the 80s, throughout high school and college, she spent her summers working on the family farm, growing and packing sprouts. After an 18-year career as a National Sales Manager for two Fortune 1000 companies, she returned to her roots in 2007, joining Jonathan Sprouts full-time and assuming ownership in 2021.
As a board member of the International Sprout Growers Association and owner of one of the nation’s largest organic sprout operations, Liz is committed to advancing the sprout industry through innovation, collaboration, and education. She continues her family’s legacy of promoting health and wellness through nature’s most nutrient-dense foods.
Join us for the panel discussion on February 11 at 2:00pm: Collaboration as a Growth Strategy: A Case Study in Winning National Accounts
Mike Matthews
Owner, Kowalke Organics
Join us for the panel discussion on February 11 at 2:00pm: Collaboration as a Growth Strategy: A Case Study in Winning National Accounts
Additional speaker bios to come!