Optional Welcome Dinner hosted by Optica

We invite you to join us for dinner and networking. Meet with other industry leaders in a casual  and unique enviroment the night before the event starts! Dinner location is just minutes away from the host hotel.

Opening Remarks

• Welcome Address by the Director of Grand Farm Innovation Center
• Introduction to AgriPhotonics and Summit Goals

Keynote Presentation

[Speaker TBD]
Topic: "The Future of Farming: Photonics at the Forefront"

Panel Discussion: Understanding the Needs of End-Users

• Panelists include representatives from nearby major agricultural equipment manufacturers (e.g., John Deere, Bobcat, Caterpillar)
• Discussion on the current challenges in agriculture that photonics can address

Photonics Technologies in Precision Agriculture

• Presentations on the latest advancements in photonic integrated circuits, classical optics, and lasers
• Applications in field mapping, disease detection, and crop health monitoring

Lunch Break

Innovations in Multispectral Imaging

• How multispectral and hyperspectral imaging are being used for soil analysis and crop health
• Speaker from a leading university or research institute specializing in optical technologies

2:30 PM - 3:15 PM

Leveraging UAVs for Agricultural Management

• Discussion on the integration of UAVs with photonic sensors for real-time data collection
• Case studies on UAVs in action in large-scale farming operations

Case Studies: From Prototype to Field

• Success stories from companies that have effectively implemented photonics solutions in agriculture

Roundtable: Bridging the Gap Between Innovation and Practical Implementation

• An interactive session with technologists, farmers, and industry stakeholders

Decision Support Systems (DSS) in Agriculture

• Exploring how DSS integrated with photonic technologies can enhance decision-making in farming
• Speaker from a tech company specializing in agricultural DSS

Emerging Trends in AgriPhotonics

• A look at upcoming innovations in photonics that could transform agriculture in the next decade
• Panel including startups and academic researchers

Workshop: Design Thinking in Photonics for Agriculture

• A hands-on workshop to brainstorm and prototype new photonics applications in agriculture

Afternoon Session

Lunch Break

Investor Perspectives: Funding Photonics Innovations in Agriculture

• Insights from venture capitalists and corporate investors on what they look for in agri-tech innovations

Coffee Break

Interactive Session: Creating Effective Partnerships in AgriPhotonics

• Strategies for successful collaborations between photonics innovators and agricultural practitioners

 Closing Remarks and Summit Wrap-Up

• Recap of key insights and actionable takeaways from the summit