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Engage with FTS

Three tiers of engagement — from following the conversation to shaping the industry's future. Choose what fits you today.

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Why Engage

Your participation drives the sector forward

CEA is at a critical point. The technology works, but the industry is fragmented — knowledge stays siloed, mistakes get repeated, and promising ventures stall for lack of the right connections. FarmTech Society exists to change that.

When you engage with FTS, you're not just gaining access to content. You're joining a growing network of growers, technology providers, investors, and researchers who believe that sharing knowledge is the fastest way to move the sector forward.

Whether you start by following along or jump straight into full membership, every level of engagement contributes to the ecosystem we're building together.

Who It's For

Built for everyone in CEA

Wherever you sit in the value chain, there's a place for you at FarmTech Society.

Growers

Tech Providers

Investors

Researchers

Choose Your Level

Three ways to engage

Whether you're discovering CEA or shaping its future, there's a tier built for where you are right now.

Follower

€500 / year
  • Access to public CEA Lounge content
  • Monthly newsletter
  • Public event announcements
  • FTS community updates

Member

€1,500 / year
  • Everything in Follower
  • Full CEA Lounge access
  • All 6 program participation
  • Member directory listing
  • Early access to pilot opportunities
  • Member-only events and workshops
  • Voting rights on program direction

Partner

€5,000 / year
  • Everything in Member
  • Co-branded program presence
  • Speaking opportunities at events
  • Partner logo on FTS materials
  • Priority pilot project access
  • Strategic advisory input
  • Dedicated account contact

What You Get

Access to all six programs

As a member, you unlock the full CEA Lounge with all programs. Here's a closer look at what's inside.

Knowledge Exchange

Expert-led sessions, interactive Q&A community, people database, and session recordings. The flagship program.

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Innovation & Startup Showcase

Discover emerging technologies and startups disrupting CEA. Demo days, founder sessions, and scouting reports.

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Live Projects

Real-world collaborative projects with documented outcomes. Learn by doing alongside industry peers.

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Leadership & Talent

Career development, mentorship matching, and leadership programs for the next generation of CEA leaders.

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Industry Intelligence

Market data, trend analysis, and strategic intelligence curated for CEA decision-makers.

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Applied Research

Connecting academic research with commercial application. Pre-competitive research collaboration.

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FAQ

Common questions

The CEA Lounge is FTS's central platform. As a member, you get access to all six programs — Knowledge Exchange, Innovation & Startup Showcase, Live Projects, Leadership & Talent, Industry Intelligence, and Applied Research. Each program includes sessions, resources, and community features specific to its focus area.

Absolutely. You can follow FTS for free and access all public content, including program overviews, upcoming session previews, and the newsletter. When you're ready for full access, upgrading to Member is instant. You can also click "Let's talk" on any tier card and we'll reach out to answer your questions personally.

We offer passwordless login as our primary method — just enter your email and click the secure link we send you. No password to remember. You can also set up a traditional password if you prefer. Either way, you stay logged in on your device until you explicitly log out.

Yes. You can upgrade from Follower to Member or from Member to Partner at any time. Your billing will be pro-rated for the remainder of the current period.

Partners get everything Members get, plus visibility and strategic influence. This includes co-branding opportunities, speaking slots at events, logo placement, and a dedicated contact from the FTS team. Partners also get priority access to pilot projects and strategic advisory input on program direction.

Yes. Individual membership (Member tier) is available to anyone working in or adjacent to CEA. The Partner tier is designed for organizations that want strategic engagement and brand visibility alongside full access.

Still Deciding?

Let's have a conversation

Not ready to commit yet? No problem. Leave your details and we'll reach out to discuss which engagement level makes sense for you.