Summary - Indiana Land Use Summit: Agrivoltaics and Renewable Energy

The 2026 Indiana Land Use Summit will highlight Purdue University’s applied research and extension efforts in advancing data-driven, community-engaged approaches to land use planning across Indiana, with emphasis on renewable energy and agrivoltaics. Through sessions featuring the Indiana Renewable Energy Siting through Technical Engagement and Planning (IN R STEP) program, participants will explore new tools, resources, and research findings supporting utility-scale renewable energy planning.

The Midwest Agrivoltaics for Resilient Communities (MARC) initiative will share insights from agrivoltaics design, focus group findings, and resilience modeling that examine how solar infrastructure can coexist with agricultural productivity and microgrid development. Through research updates, breakout discussions, and tours of the Agrivoltaics Research Platform at Purdue University’s Agronomy Center for Research & Education (ACRE), attendees will gain practical strategies, technical tools, and evidence-based approaches to address emerging land-use challenges and support informed decision-making in their communities.

Agenda:
9:00 am – 2:00 pm ET: Main Program Session
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm ET: Networking and Tours* of the Agrivoltaics Research Platform at Purdue University’s Agronomy Center for Research & Education (ACRE)

*Bus tours are limited to the first 90 registrants. Closed-toe shoes are required. We also recommend suitable attire for an outdoor walking tour, such as hats, sunglasses, and/or sunscreen. Water will be provided.

The cost of the event is $50.00 and includes lunch. The event will be held at the Beck Agricultural Center, 4550 US 52 West, West Lafayette, IN 47906.

See the FEES page for pricing and payment information.

Refund and Cancellation Policy: All cancellations are subject to a 12% registration fee + $5 processing fee. Refund must be requested at least 5 business days prior to the event. NO REFUNDS will be processed after August 20, 2026.

If payment is not received by the date of the event, payment will be required at the door in order to attend.

Purdue University prohibits discrimination against any member of the University community on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, genetic information, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or status as a veteran.

If you are in need of accommodations to attend this program, please contact Kelsey Bisher prior to the meeting at 765-496-3425 and kbisher@purdue.edu by August 6, 2026.

For special dietary needs contact Kelsey Bisher at 765-496-3425 and kbisher@purdue.edu by August 6, 2026.

If you need an interpreter or translator, please contact Kelsey Bisher prior to the meeting at 765-496-3425 and kbisher@purdue.edu by August 6, 2026.

For registration questions or assistance, contact The Education Store at 765-494-6794 or edustore@purdue.edu.

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