2024 OHCEAC Annual Conference


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REGISTRATION OPENING SOON!

OHCEAC's 3rd Annual CEA Conference:

“Advancement in CEA Automation and Crop Management”

July 17, 2024 | In-Person & Online

Controlled Environment Agriculture Research Complex (CEARC)

The Ohio State University; Columbus, OH, USA

Please stay tuned for updates and mark your calendars for July 17TH!
In Person Registration: $180
Online Registration: $115

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Keynote Speakers

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DR. DIMITRIOS “DIMI” APOSTOLOPOULOS
CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY
"Robotics for Agricultural Applications at the National Robotics Engineering Center at Carnegie Mellon University"
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Dr. Silke Hemming
Wageningen University & Research

“Can we reach Autonomous Greenhouses in the future?”
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Dr. Erik Runkle
Michigan State University
"Keys to successful application of horticultural lighting"
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Dr. Eldert J. Van Henten
Wageningen University & Research
"Why robots are not yet abundantly used in protected cultivation"
Additional invited speakers to be announced!

OHCEAC Tentative Conference Schedule at a Glance

Tuesday, July 18th

  • OHCEAC Evening Welcome Reception 

Wednesday, July 19th

  • OHCEAC Conference (8AM – 6PM) 
    • Welcome and Introductions
    • Keynote Presentations and Discussion
    • Lunch (Provided for In-Person Attendees)
    • Sponsor Presentations
    • Invited Research Presentations and Discussion
    • CEARC Tours (In-Person Activity)

Call for Presentation Proposals

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“Become OHCEAC Invited Speakers!” 

open until April 15, 2024 (extended)

Learn more: here

 


Become a Conference Sponsor

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QUESTIONS ABOUT SPONSORSHIP? 

If you have questions about sponsoring OHCEAC's conference - please contact OHCEAC Program Coordinator Carly Becker (becker.421@osu.edu).


Accomodation Recommendations

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Join us on July 17th following Cultivate in-person in Columbus, OH or online via Zoom. We can't wait to see you there!

Hosted by the Ohio Controlled Environment Agriculture Center (OHCEAC)

2024 Scientific Committee Members: Peter Ling and James Altland

2024 Organizing Members: Chieri Kubota and Carly Becker

Please contact Carly Becker (becker.421@osu.edu) with any questions

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