The technical meeting on photonics for the agriculture and food industry is a comprehensive event that brings together experts, researchers, and industry professionals to explore the innovative applications of photonics technologies in various aspects of agriculture and food production. The meeting covers a range of sessions focusing on precision agriculture, smart farming, harvest and early processing management, as well as quality control and safety in food processing and packaging. Attendees can expect insightful discussions, case studies, and presentations on the latest advancements in photonics and its impact on improving crop yields, reducing waste, enhancing food quality, and ensuring food safety. The event aims to foster knowledge exchange, collaboration, and future-oriented thinking in the field of photonics for agriculture and food industry and of course networking opportunities!

Agenda:
April 24, 2024, Wednesday
11:15 Departure by the bus transfer from Clarion Hotel Oslo to DigiFoods

12:00 – 13:00 Registration and lunch @ DigiFoods
13:00 – 13:10 Welcoming words by EPIC
13:10 – 13:15 Welcoming words by the host
13:15: – 15:15 SESSION 1: Photonics in Agrifood Industry: Challenges, Trends, and Market Insights
15:15 – 16:00 Networking coffee break
16:00 – 18:00 SESSION 2: From Technology to Market: Success Stories
18:00 Departure by the bus transfer to the dinner place
18:45 – 22:30 Dinner @ STOCK restaurant (address: Dronning Eufemias gate 14, 0191 Oslo, Norway, just across the street of the Clarion Hotel Oslo)
22:30 Walk to Clarion Hotel Oslo

April 25, 2024, Thursday
07:30 Departure by the bus transfer from Clarion Hotel Oslo to
DigiFoods 08:15 – 08:40 Morning coffee @ DigiFoods
08:40 – 08:45 Recap by EPIC
08:45 – 10:15 SESSION 3: Use-Cases & Challenges: Real-World
Applications 10:15 – 11:00 Networking coffee break
11:00 – 12:30 SESSION 4: R&D and Prototyping: Advancements from Research Centers and Industry
13:00 – 14:00 Networking lunch
14:00 – 15:30 Company tour @ DigiFoods
15:45 Departure by the bus transfer to Oslo airport
15:45 Departure by the bus transfer to the city center

Venue: Nofima (address: Osloveien 1, 1433 Ås, Norway).

Accommodation
The recommended hotel is Clarion Hotel Oslo (address: Dronning Eufemias gate 15, 0194 Oslo, Norway). From/to this hotel bus transfers will be arranged to/from companies visits, dinner place, venue of the conference, etc. You can also book any other hotel within walking distance
in case it is comfortable for you to reach it.

For further information please contact Mrs. Nadia Cigale at nadiacigale@scbc-si.com or contact.scbc@gmail.com.