GPN annual meeting 2024 program
The GPN 2024 Annual Meeting has speakers, panel discussions, breakout sessions, lightning talks, and workshops. We also have Sponsor Showcase breaks so attendees can visit sponsor booths.
Be a part of the program! To submit a presentation, birds of a feather get together, or workshop click here.
Schedule
The three-day schedule is being managed through Sched.com. Access the conference schedule here.
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Precision Agriculture and Plant Technology Track
This year we added a Precision Agricultural track. Here is a PDF flyer to share. GPN Precision Ag Flyer
Track Theme: Advancing Plant Technology, Precision Agriculture, and Genomics with Regional Innovation and High-Performance Computing.
Who should attend: This track is tailored for agricultural professionals, biotechnologists, researchers, data scientists, ag extension agents, policymakers, and stakeholders passionate about the process of funding or implementing big data to revolutionize agricultural practices. We eagerly anticipate your participation as we collectively embark on a journey to unlock the full potential of data-driven agriculture throughout the Midwest!
Researchers in precision plant technology are invited to attend the Big Data in Plant Technology, Precision Agriculture, and Genomics. The track will delve into the convergence of big data and precision agriculture practices, paving the way for transformative advancements in the field.
Highlights Include:
- Keynote presentations unveiling the latest findings shaping the future of precision agriculture, genomics, and biotechnology.
- Carpentries Workshop on High Performance Computing. HPCs are the “go-to” tool for the big data manipulation behind groundbreaking discoveries in the precision agriculture field. This introduction will line participants up to use some of the basic tools for preparing supercomputing applications.
- Tour of the Eastern Nebraska Research Extension Education Center (ENREEC) with a focus on precision plant monitoring, irrigation, and fertilization.
- Writing for USDA and NSF Funding. Representatives from both agencies will be onsite with overviews of their agencies’ resources, insights to past funded projects, and opportunities for small group and one-on-one meetings to brainstorm ideas.
- Reception at the newly renovated University of Nebraska Museum of Natural History.
- Tour the Greenhouse Innovation Center on the Nebraska Innovation Campus, with digitized environmental controls, LED lights, and a “LemnaTec High-Throughput Plant Phenotyping system.” The twenty foot-plus tiered ceilings add for optimal air circulation, with heat and cooling supplied through sustainable energy.
- Roundtable Networking Discussions to build collaborations with other regional researchers.
- Meet Fellow Investigators with case studies showcasing successful implementations of big data analytics and Smart Farm Technologies in agriculture.
- Create a Radio Broadcast/Podcast on your research while touring the studios of the Nebraska Rural Radio Network.