I International Emerging Crops Symposium (IECS)

The I International Emerging Crops Symposium (IECS) – NutriCrop Network – Exploring the Role of Artificial Intelligence in Agricultural Innovation aims to provide an international forum for discussion and collaboration in the field of emerging crops. The symposium will bring together researchers, industry experts, and professionals from the agri-food and health sectors related to emerging crops. This event will open with a plenary session dedicated to the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the agri-food sector, followed by six thematic sessions focused on agronomy, nutrition, and biomedicine.

The symposium’s goal is to promote the exchange of knowledge, experiences, and interests between public entities (research centers, universities, and non-profit organizations) and private entities (companies and organizations such as farmer cooperatives) regarding the potential of underutilized crops. These emerging crops are crucial for diversifying our agri-food system, creating a more resilient system in the face of climate change, and enhancing global food security.

The IECS will serve as a platform to showcase the innovative applications of AI in agriculture, particularly in the context of underutilized or emerging crops. These crops, which are often overlooked in conventional agriculture, have the potential to provide sustainable alternatives to current agricultural practices. The event will emphasize how AI can enhance productivity, improve crop management, and contribute to sustainable agricultural practices that are both environmentally friendly and capable of addressing future food security challenges.

In sum, the IECS aims to be a transformational event that leverages the power of AI and cross-sector collaboration to explore the future potential of emerging crops in agriculture. The inclusion of these crops can not only foster biodiversity and sustainability but also address global challenges such as climate change and food security.

This conference is funded by the Autonomous University of Madrid and the Social Council as funding entities for the Organization of Scientific Conferences of the UAM’s Own Research Program.

La SEBP financia tres becas para la asistencia al simposio. Más información en el apartado becas de la SEBP.