Optional Welcome Dinner hosted by Optica

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

Opening Remarks

Welcome

Introduction to AgriPhotonics and Summit Goals

Speakers:
 

• Jose Pozo
• Andrew Jason
• Jason Yager

Keynote 
Precision Agriculture & Equipment Intergration

• Zachary Bonefas

Keynote
Hyperspectral Imaging

• Casey Smith

Panel Discussion: Understanding the Needs of End-Users

• Farmers' Perspectives on Precision Agriculture
• Real-world experiences, challenges, and benefits of precision ag

Session 1: Hyperspectral and Multispectral Imaging

Speakers:

• Paul Nugent
   

Lunch

2:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Keynote

Session 2: Advanced Remote Sensing Technologies for Crop Health Management

• Comparing and contrasting different remote sensing platforms (satellite, UAV, UGV, ground-based)
• Data processing and analysis techniques for extracting meaningful information from remote sensing data.
• Integration of remote sensing data with other data sources (e.g., weather, soil data).
• Practical applications of remote sensing for early stress detection, disease management, nutrient deficiency identification, and yield prediction. Integration with AI.
• Cost-effectiveness ad scalability of different remote sensing solutions.

Networking Break

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

Speakers:

• Todd Colten
   
• Joao Paulo Flores
   
• Mukhlesur Rahman
   

Sentera

North Dakota State University

North Dakota State University

• An interactive session with technologists, farmers, and industry stakeholders
• Success stories from companies that have effectively implemented photonics solutions in agriculture

• Adam Gilberston

Session 4: Leveraging UASs for Agricultural Management

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

Speakers:

• Ahmed Rabia

North Dakota State University

• Eyal Shimoni

Session 5: Sustainable Agriculture & Resource Efficiency

• How can photonics improve water efficiency, soil health, and crop resilience?
• Examples of real-world implementations in sustainable farming.
• Challenges in adopting photonic-based sustainability solutions

Speakers:

• Ole Kristian Sivertsen
• Francesco Arlia
• Mark Buehrer
   

Desert Control

Harvest Harmonics

HeartFoods Group, PBC

Interactive Session: Creating Design Thinking in Photonics for Agriculture &  Effective Partnerships in AgriPhotonics

• Strategies for successful collaborations between photonics innovators and agricultural practicioners

Closing Remarks

• Recap of key insights and actionable takeaways from the summit

Optional Company Tour - Grand Farm Field Day