EPIC Online Technology Meeting on Photonics for Vertical Farming will explore how advanced lighting, sensing, and photonic control systems are boosting yield, efficiency, and sustainability in controlled-environment agriculture. Photonics enables precise spectral tuning, uniform illumination, and real-time crop monitoring, delivering capabilities beyond traditional approaches.
The meeting will bring together LED and laser suppliers, optical system developers, sensor manufacturers, and farm operators to discuss innovations in horticultural lighting, hyperspectral and environmental sensing, and integrated photonic modules for automated crop optimization. Topics include tailored spectra, energy efficiency, reliability, and pathways to scale.
From efficient lighting engines to intelligent sensing platforms, the session will highlight how photonics is shaping the future of high-performance vertical farming.