Optica AgriPhotonics Industry Summit at Grand Farm

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Lex Oosterveld, OnePlanet Research Center, Principal Member of Technical Staff will give a presentation on Integrated photonics applications for the Agrifood industry

Spectroscopic and other photonic technologies are widely used for off-line measurement of the chemical composition and physical properties of crops and food products. However, broader adoption is limited by the cost and size of traditional equipment. Photonic integrated circuits (PICs) enable the development of compact, cost-effective, energy-efficient, and highly reliable sensing systems. These advancements open new possibilities for monitoring plant growth, moisture levels, nutrients, ripeness, defects, and contamination, as well as for real-time process control through in-line measurement of product composition in food processing. To drive successful implementation, it is crucial to align sensor development with industry requirements and translate these into technical specifications. This session will explore how integrated photonics can transform the agrifood sector, improving efficiency, sustainability, and product quality. 

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Join us at the Optica AgriPhotonics Summit 2025, an essential event for enabling strategic collaboration between leading optics and photonics companies, integrators, and end-users in the agriculture sector. Held at the state-of-the-art Grand Farm Innovation Center, this summit is tailored for executives and decision-makers seeking to explore and leverage the transformative potential of photonics in modern agriculture.

The summit's success will be measured by the business opportunities generated among participants, making it a prime venue for networking, partnership building, and discovering innovative solutions. Attendees will gain insights from keynote presentations, panel discussions with major agricultural equipment manufacturers, and case studies showcasing successful photonics implementations in farming.

Highlights include sessions on precision agriculture technologies, multispectral and hyperspectral imaging for soil and crop health, and the integration of UAVs with photonic sensors for real-time data collection. The event also features investor perspectives on funding agri-tech innovations and discussions on regulatory and sustainability considerations.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to connect with industry leaders, drive innovation, and shape the future of agriculture through photonics.