What are the future directions for plant science and entrepreneurship in the Greater Copenhagen Region? Can we use our prior experiences to uncover repeating patterns that will guide us forward? The preliminary theme for this year’s PlantLink Day is “Lessons from the Past and Shaping the Future of Plant Science“. Join us on December 5 in Lund from 12:00 to 17:00!
As always, PlantLink welcomes students, teachers, researchers and the general public, both from the public and private sectors. The event is free.
The program is still under development, but you can already look forward to insightful presentations on our plant and agricultural past from paleobotany experts Vivi Vajda (Naturhistoriska riksmuseet) and Karl Ljung (Lund University). Teun Dekker (SLU) and Madeleine Fogde (SIANI) will discuss the future of development research, focusing on climate change and food security. Additionally, PlantLink’s Focus Group leaders will present and discuss two key themes identified by researchers as critical for the future regional advancement of plant science:
- Preserved biodiversity and reduction of pesticide use in agriculture (Leader: Kamil Demski, SLU)
- Advancing plant bioinformatics, agri-tech and crop phenotyping in AI-driven transformation (Leader: Aakash Chawade, SLU)
We will investigate the future of plant science development in the region through a multidisciplinary and holistic approach. The day will consist of keynote speeches, presentations, panel discussions and much more. Stay tuned!
Preliminary programme
12:00 – 13:00 Lunch and mingle
13:00 – 13:15 Introduction & welcome; PlantLink’s overview; Flash news on grants
13:15 – 13:40 Keynote lecture: Vivi Vajda (Naturhistoriska riksmuseet) – How plants from the time of the dinosaurs can contribute to the understanding of future environmental challenges?
13:40 – 14:05 Keynote lecture:
14:05 – 14:15 Speed panel with paleobotanists “What can future plant research learn from paleobotany?”
14:15 – 14:40 – What is the future of plant science development research? Madeleine Fogde (SIANI), Teun Dekker (SLU, Alnarp); interview and open discussion
14:40 – 15:10 Coffee and cake
15:10 – 15:50 – Outcomes presentations of PlantLink’s Focus Groups
- Preserved biodiversity and reduction of pesticide use in agriculture – Kamil Demski, SLU
- Advancing plant bioinformatics, agri-tech and crop phenotyping in AI-driven transformation – Aakash Chawade, SLU
15:50 – 16:30 – Panel and open discussion with the speakers
16:30 – Mingle with small refreshments