European Plant Phenomics Symposium 2025: Abstract submission extended!
The European Plant Phenomics Symposium 2025 (EPPS), hosted by the German Plant Phenotyping Network, is a key event for the plant phenotyping and related communities. It will bring together scientists from academia and industry as well as many stakeholders dedicated to advancing plant phenotyping research and technology in Europe and beyond. EPPS will take place from 16 – 19 September 2025 at the World Conference Center in Bonn, Germany.
Don’t miss out and make use of plenty of opportunities to exchange with experts, to increase your network, to jointly develop new ideas for your research or your business activities, to gain further visibility, and to have a great time.
Register here for the conference until 31 July.
Submit your abstract for scientific sessions
Apply for the training school on “Phenotyping Practice, Machine Learning and Industry Insights”
Become an exhibitor or a sponsor
Participate in the workshops
Submit your abstract for scientific sessions:
Submit your abstract towards our unique programme until 14 July here.
EPPS will provide a platform for the presentation of recent results in dedicated plenary and poster sessions. Those will demonstrate the impact generated by plant phenomics and discuss the future development of plant phenomics. A complementary focus session will address the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications in plant phenomics.
Participants can submit abstracts for oral and poster presentations related to following sessions:
- Session 1: Phenotyping for stress resilience and tolerance
Phenotyping of traits associated with abiotic stress and reliance as well as biotic stress tolerance under controlled and field conditions
- Session 2: Phenotyping for innovative practices
This session includes practices related to specific crops (minor crops, orphan crops, perennial crops, bioenergy crops etc.), smart agriculture and management, intercropping systems, low input agriculture, regenerative agriculture etc.
- Session 3: Phenotyping the hidden half
Phenotyping of traits associated with root architecture, growth dynamics, and interactions with soil microbiomes etc.
- Session 4: Phenotyping for improvement of yield and quality:
Identifying traits linked to higher productivity and superior nutritional or market value, breeding applications under controlled and field conditions.
Apply for the training school on “Phenotyping Practice, Machine Learning and Industry Insights”:
Apply until 07 July here.
The training school is designed to introduce the participants to the fundamentals of Machine Learning and Deep Learning, and it will provide you with hands-on experience and insights from industry experts on the use of the latest technology. It will take place between 12 Sep and 15 Sep according to the following programme:
Prep-Day, 4.09: Online preparatory workshop
- Introduction to image analysis, machine learning and deep learning
- Preparation of the hands-on python-day
Day 1, Friday 12.09: Hands-on python
- Background on machine learning and deep learning
- Hands-on in python incl. practical exercise
Day 2, Saturday 13.09: Half-day excursion
- Visits of regional sites including a large coal mining area and activities on the way to a bio-based economy
Day 3, Monday 15.09: Hands on devices
- Hands-on training with industry representatives to assess phenotyping traits with latest technology
Become an exhibitor or a sponsor:
Apply for the exhibition or sponsorship here.
Unlock the opportunity to showcase your brand, products, innovations or projects at the forefront of plant science. The EPPS will bring together researchers, industry leaders, and innovators in plant phenotyping and agriculture technology. 400 participants are expected!
By supporting the EPPS, you will obtain:
- Unparalleled Visibility: Connect with the participants
- Networking Opportunities: Build lasting relationships within plant phenomics community
- Showcase Innovation: Highlight your solutions to a captivated audience
- Drive Impact: Contribute to discussions shaping the future of sustainable agriculture and food security
Participate in the workshops:
Registration for the workshops will open in August 2025.
The EPPS program offers several parallel 90-minute workshops with 25-30 participants, which will take place on 17 September, 9:00 – 10:30 CET before the opening session of the conference.
Workshop topics include:
- Agroecology Partnership
- Image analysis programming without code writing
- Phenotyping in controlled environments – Advancing fundamental knowledge and supporting innovations in plant breeding
- Automated multi-stress control, WUE and early detection before symptoms with PlantArray
- From orbit to orchard: The power of proximal hyperspectral imaging for HTPP
- Satellite remote sensing for phenotyping applications
- Quick & easy: Visualizing NGS count data with phyton
- Shaping a user-centred future for the EMPHASIS Research Infrastructure
- Registration for plant variety production
Find more information here
Contact
Dr. Simone Gatzke
Science Coordination and Strategy
- Institute of Bio- und Geosciences (IBG)
- Plant Sciences (IBG-2)
Room 414
Dr. Roland Pieruschka
Senior Scientist
- Institute of Bio- und Geosciences (IBG)
- Plant Sciences (IBG-2)
Room 303
Dr. Sven Fahrner
Senior science coordinator
- Institute of Bio- und Geosciences (IBG)
- Plant Sciences (IBG-2)
Room 2012