The RE-IMAGINE-CROPS will organise its first in-person event on 28-29 April 2026 in Turku, Finland. Two two-day meeting will gather researchers, infrastructure providers, industry representatives, project partners, and other stakeholders to exchange knowledge and discuss advances in plant imaging, precision agronomy, and agricultural research.
Location: Turku, Finland
Tentative venues: University of Turku Campus, Turku, Finland
Funding
RE-IMAGINE-CROPS has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation programme under grant agreement number 101187260.
Agro-SERV has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation programme under grant agreement number 101058020.
Diversity statement
RE-IMAGINE-CROPS and AgroSERV are committed to fostering an inclusive and open environment that celebrates and respects individuals of all gender identities and backgrounds. We believe in the values of diversity and equity, recognising that each person brings unique perspectives and strengths to our work.
Registration
Register for the event here by March 27, 2026.
Event Agenda
The event is planned as a two-day meeting combining internal consortium activities with open sessions addressing the broader scientific and user community.
Day 1
RE-IMAGINE-CROPS Consortium Day
The first day will be dedicated primarily to the RE-IMAGINE-CROPS consortium, focusing on project progress, coordination activities, and strategic discussions.
14:00 – 14:30 | Registration and Welcome Coffee
14:30 – 15:00 | Workshop Kick-off
Introduction
Speaker: John Eriksson
Scientific Overview
Speaker: Nicola D’Ascenzo
- Latest advancements in the RE-IMAGINE-CROPS project
- Scientific context and state of the art
- Scientific challenges and future opportunities
15:00 – 18:30 | Work Packages Presentations
Technical Work Packages Sessions conducted by WP Leaders
Duration: 30 minutes per WP
Q&A Session
18:30 onwards | Dinner & Sauna
Evening programme (open to all participants): Dinner & Sauna
Day 2
Morning Sessions
8:00 – 9:00 | Registration & Welcome
9:00 – 10:30 | Science, industry and infrastructure perspectives in Agroeconomy
- 9:00 – 9:15
Opening words by John Eriksson & Nicola D’Ascenzo - 9:15 – 9:40
Environmental Imaging project – BIOGRI - 9:40 – 10:10
Invited speaker from Science (TBC)
10:10 – 10:40 | Break and Networking coffee
10:40 – 11:30 | Science, industry and infrastructure perspectives in Agroeconomy II
- 10:40 – 11:05
Introduction to AgroSERV and overview of Euro-BioImaging services - 11:05 – 11:30
AgroSERV consortium partner presentation – Invited speaker from Industry (LUKE)
11:30 – 12:15 | Dynamic Panel Discussion moderated by Prof. Nicola D’Ascenzo
12:15 – 13:30 | Lunch
Afternoon Sessions
13:30 – 15:00 | Imaging-enabled Agroecology research
- 13:30 – 14:00
AgroSERV User Presentation I - 14:00 – 14:30
AgroSERV User Presentation II - 14:30 – 14:45
Presentation I selected from Abstracts - 14:45 – 15:00
Presentation II selected from Abstracts
15:00 – 15:15 | Short break
15:15 – 16:30 | Imaging-enabled Agroecology research II
- 15:15 – 15:30
Presentation III selected from Abstracts - 15:30 – 15:45
Presentation IV selected from Abstracts - 15:45 – 16:15
Facility perspective on service provision for agroecology research - 16:15 – 16:30
Final remarks
16:30 – 18:30 | Poster Session with Presentations, Networking coffee & snacks
Further information on the event will be communicated in due course. Registration will open at a later stage, and the agenda, confirmed speakers, and poster session details will be progressively updated as the programme is finalised. Interested participants are invited to save the date and follow upcoming announcements for practical information and registration details.
