IA BSC will hold workshops in Lisbon and Aveiro focused on the transformation of agriculture

The Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT) and the National Center for Advanced Computing (CNCA) are hosting, on June 23 and 30, two workshops on “AI Applications in Agriculture: Innovation and Digitalization,” aimed at professionals, researchers, producers, and experts interested in exploring the potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to drive innovation in the agricultural sector.

The events will take place at the SANA Metropolitan Hotel – Madrid B Room, in Lisbon, on June 23, and at AIDA CCI – Aveiro District Chamber of Commerce and Industry, in Aveiro, on June 30, bringing together experts, users, and organizations from the digital innovation ecosystem to present concrete solutions that are already transforming agriculture through advanced data analysis, computer vision, and machine learning. Participation in these workshops is free of charge, subject to prior registration: Lisbon (June 23) and Aveiro (June 30).

Throughout the sessions, participants will have the opportunity to learn about use cases that demonstrate the impact of AI in areas such as crop monitoring, resource optimization, and decision-making support. The opportunities offered by the BSC AI Factory will also be presented; this initiative provides free access to advanced computing resources and specialized technical support for the development of innovative projects.

One of the highlights of the program will be a hands-on demonstration on the Deucalion supercomputer, during which participants will be able to train their own artificial intelligence models to identify crops using satellite imagery. This hands-on session will provide direct experience with the advanced computing infrastructure used in cutting-edge research and innovation. To participate in this hands-on activity, participants must bring their own laptop and will receive instructions in advance on how to create an account to access the Deucalion supercomputer. This process must be completed beforehand to ensure the session runs smoothly. It is also recommended that participants have basic knowledge of Python programming and machine learning.

This initiative is part of the efforts by FCT and CNCA to promote the adoption of advanced digital technologies and to strengthen the competitiveness and sustainability of the national agricultural sector through artificial intelligence and advanced computing.