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 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!
You can look forward to insightful presentations on our plant and agricultural past from paleobotany experts Vivi Vajda (Naturhistoriska riksmuseet) and Catarina Rydin (Stockholm University). Teun Dekker (SLU) and Madeleine Fogde (SIANI) will discuss the future of development research, focusing on climate change and food security. Håkan Schröder (SLU) will present the newly funded centre for primary agricultural production. 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)
PlantLink warmly welcomes students, teachers, researchers and the general public, both from the public and private sectors. The event is free! Join us and explore the future of plant science in the region through a multidisciplinary, holistic approach. We look forward to seeing you in December!
Venue: Blå hallen, Ecology Building, Lund University; Sölvegatan 37, Lund
Online registration is now closed. However, if you would still like to join us, please contact anna.manourova@slu.se
Programme:
12:00 – 13:00 Lunch and mingle
13:00 – 13:15 Introduction & welcome; PlantLink’s overview – Olivier Van Aken (LU), Erik Alexandersson
Flash news on grants – Håkan Schröder (SLU)
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: Catarina Rydin (Stockholm University) – Palaeo for Future – from ancient biodiversity crises to modern ecosystems under changing climates
14:05 – 14:15 Speed panel with paleobotanists “What can future plant research learn from paleobotany?”
14:15 – 14:40 – The future of plant science in developing regions; Madeleine Fogde (SIANI), Teun Dekker (SLU); 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