The Digital Agriculture conference brings together regulators, industry, scientists and technology experts to discuss current developments in precision application, the ongoing work within EUPAF and related initiatives, and the practical integration of digital and precision approaches into regulatory assessment and decision-making.
Special discount – 20% discount valid until 31 July 2026 with discount code: DIGI20
Advances in agricultural equipment, sensor technologies and digital tools are rapidly transforming the application of crop protection products. Precision application approaches are increasingly seen as an important contribution to sustainability goals, risk reduction strategies and more targeted product use. At the same time, these developments raise important scientific and regulatory questions: How can precision applications be adequately reflected in GAP tables, risk assessment and authorisation conditions? Where do existing frameworks remain fit for purpose - and where is further adaptation needed? Bringing together high-level stakeholders from authorities, industry, research organisations and academia, this conference provides a unique forum to exchange perspectives on current regulatory developments, scientific progress and practical challenges linked to precision application and digital technologies in plant protection.
Join the discussion, exchange expertise and gain valuable insights into the evolving regulatory landscape for digital and precision technologies in agriculture.
The Conference will be taking place in Cologne/Germany on 17 and 18 November 2026.You can also follow all the exciting contributions via our live stream!
Please find all information on the virtual participation here.
“Great presenters, great topics, very good content! This is really an event to attend!“ – Gaëlle Der Hagopian, Bayer, France
“A very good conference with a lot to think about. Superb organization and a very friendly & helpful team.“ – Tony Fisher, United Kingdom
“Big kudos to Anne (Möller) and her colleague for taking care of us, including accommodations details. The chair, Anne Alix, assisted by Joachim. Overall, presentations and speakers were interesting, well prepared and shared to the attendees with impactful way.I will come back home with a lot of insights – foods for thoughts. Thank you.“ – Marco Romanini, Sipcam Italia S.p.A., Italy
“A well organised event with speakers that enabled me to see the extent of technological changes and the implications that these changes pose for applicators. Well done“ – Tony Wilson, HSE, United Kingdom
Who should attend this conference?
Sectors that should take part:
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We are delighted to share a preliminary preview of the programme. The following contributions have already been confirmed:
Including an update on current OECD work
Andy Sproson, AutoSpray Systems, United Kingdom
Topic covered: Drift studies and the progress in spot deposition measurement
Gerrit van Steenbergen, Wageningen University, The Netherlands
Jorge Olivares Rivas, knoell, Germany
Malcolm Faers, Bayer, France
Topics covered:
Laura Padovani, European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), Italy
Topics covered:
Grant Stark, HSE Chemicals Regulation Division / EUPAF
Joachim Dressel, Syngenta / EUPAF, or Alex Pfaff, BWL / EUPAF
Anne Alix, Corteva / EUPAF, United Kingdom
Emilio Gil, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, Spain
Graham Mullier, CropLife Europe / Syngenta, United Kingdom
Name
Company
Laura Padovani
European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), Italy
We have reserved a limited number of rooms for our participants at the hotel. These rooms can be booked up to 4 weeks prior to the start of the event. Please book early and directly through the hotel quoting „Akademie Fresenius“ as reference.
Participation Fee: € 1,995.00 plus VAT.
The registration fee includes the following benefits:
• Event participation
• Event documentation
• Lunch
• Coffee breaks and event beverages
• The evening event on the first day
• Certificate of attendance
Representatives of an authority or a public university are therefore eligible for a reduced fee of € 895.00 plus VAT per person (please provide evidence). The reduced fee cannot be combined with other rebates.
Special fee* for pertinent competent authorities: € 200,00 + VAT
For the Digital Agriculture Conference, we can offer a special rate of € 200,00 + VAT, exclusively to a limited number of pertinent competent authorities (competent authorities of the EU Member States), and exclusively for on-site participation in Cologne. Click here to benefit from this fee (please be prepared to provide evidence of your affiliation).*limited number of places available.
Group Reductions
For joint bookings received from one company we grant a 15% discount from the third participant onwards.
Terms of Cancellation / Book without Risk
Written cancellations or transfers will be accepted free of charge up to four weeks prior to the start of the event. After this date and up to a week prior to the start of the event we will reimburse 50% of the registration fee. We cannot, unfortunately, provide refunds for later cancellations. However, in this case we will provide you with the event documentation after the event.
Please note that you can name a substitute free of charge at any time.
Would you have liked to attend this event, but cannot spare the time?
For the price of 295,00 € plus VAT you can order a complete set of event documentation. A few days after the event you will receive the access data for the restricted download section of our Website. There you will find all presentations (subject to the approval of our speakers) as pdf-files.
Anne Möller
Programme and conceptual design
+49 231 75896-84
amoeller@akademie-fresenius.de
Anne Möller
Programme and conceptual design
+49 231 75896-84
amoeller@akademie-fresenius.de
Anne Möller
Programme and conceptual design
+49 231 75896-84
amoeller@akademie-fresenius.de
Jennifer Zerth
Organisation and participant management
+49 231 75896-79
jzerth@akademie-fresenius.de
Jennifer Zerth
Organisation and participant management
+49 231 75896-79
jzerth@akademie-fresenius.de
Present your Company at the Event.
You can personally present your products and services directly to your specified target group. We are happy to provide you with further information on our range of available options – from displaying company information at the reception counter to presenting your company with an exhibition stand.
We would be pleased to assist you personally:
Monika Stratmann
Phone: +49 231 75896-48
info@akademie-fresenius.de
We offer journalists and editors a platform where they can get in touch with the experts.
If you are the editor of a specialist publication and interested in a press pass or media partnership, please contact us well in advance. We are happy to advise you.
Please contact us:
Katharina Geraridis
Phone: +49 231 75896-67
presse@akademie-fresenius.de
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