Future of Agriculture and Advanced Photonics
FAAP2025

FAAP2025 April 21-25, 2025, Pacifico Yokohama, Yokohama, Japan.

About FAAP2025

Welcome to FAAP2025

The new conference "FAAP2025 (Future of Agriculture and Advanced Photonics)" which aims at the fusion of science and technology for sustainable food production, will hold a joint session with LSSE2025.

FAAP2025 conference aims to focus on advancements in optical technology in agriculture and its integration with other scientific and technological fields. It will provide a platform to discuss research and development while considering the environment and conditions surrounding agriculture.

Additionally, the conference will promote international information exchange on the digitization and utilization of agriculture through optical technology and digital twin technology, with an emphasis on the digital transformation (DX) of agriculture.

The main objectives of this conference are:

  1. Sharing Advances and Applications of Optical Technology:
    Presenting the latest research findings and practical applications of optical technology in agriculture.
  2. Promoting the Integration of Science and Technology:
    Exploring new agricultural models by integrating cutting-edge technologies such as biotechnology, robotics, IT, and AI.
  3. Advancing Sustainable Agriculture:
    Highlighting sustainable agricultural technologies that enhance productivity while considering environmental impacts.
  4. International Information Exchange:
    Facilitating information exchange and networking among researchers and experts worldwide to explore the future of agriculture from a global perspective.


We look forward to welcoming you to join us as we explore together the future of the Fusion of Science and Technology for Sustainable Food Production.

FAAP2025 is collaborated with OPIC2025 (Optics & Photonics international Congress 2025).

OPIC is the largest conference in OPTICS and PHOTONICS in Japan with more than 10 conferences in addition to FAAP.

You can also participate in OPIC2025 by participating in FAAP2025.

 

Topics

Advances and Applications of Optical Technology
Laser Technology in Agriculture
Sensing Technology for Agriculture
Plant Factory with Artificial Light
Integration of Science and Technology
Biotechnology
Robotics, Drones
IT, and AI
Digital Transformation (DX)
Advancing Sustainable Agriculture
Smart Agriculture
Photosynthesis
Eco-Friendly Technology
Satellite-Based Sensing Technology

Keynote Speeches

  • Sakae Shibusawa(Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology)

    Advancing Sustainable Agriculture

    "Prospects of Data-driven Agrifood Systems Upcoming"

    The term “data-driven agrifood systems” is standardized and become a core of future agriculture bonding many different events.
    Heliostat-combined wooden greenhouse, water saving system for farming and interoperable food chain system will be discussed.
    April 21 at 01:05 - 02:05, 2025

  • Haruko Takeyama(Waseda University)

    Advances and Applications of Optical Technology

    "Developing Technologies to Unravel the Microbial World at the Single-Cell Level"

    Agricultural soils host diverse microbes that interact with crops. To elucidate their functions, we apply omics approaches.
    Given culturing challenges, single-cell analysis enables the discovery of novel microbial functions. This talk presents technologies and findings from single-cell omics analyses.
    April 22 at 10:00 - 11:00, 2025

Invited Talks

  • Kosuke Chris Yamada(Tokai University/Agri Open Innovation Institute)

    Advancing Sustainable Agriculture

    "Agri Open Innovation: Shizuoka Prefecture’s Efforts to Promote Agriculture"

    The Agri Open Innovation (AOI) Institute, a foundation fully funded by Shizuoka Prefecture Government, provides various support activities to stakeholders in agriculture. The AOI Institute manages a members-only forum that has a membership of over 300. This presentation will mainly introduce our support activities for research and development for members.
    April 21 at 02:05 - 02:35, 2025

  • Shigeharu Moriya(RIKEN)

    Advancing Sustainable Agriculture

    "Sustainable Agriculture through Possible Utilization of Unused Resources"

    Currently, agricultural resources are supplied by chemical industry, but a significant portion could potentially be replaced by ecological resources. This presentation discusses these possibilities based on initiatives in Shizuoka Prefecture.
    April 21 at 02:35 - 03:05, 2025

  • Akifumi Ikehata(NARO)

    Advancing Sustainable Agriculture

    "Quantifying the Subjective Quality of Agricultural Products with Spectral Sensing: The Case of Freshness and Sensory Attributes"

    This study used near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy to evaluate tomato taste/texture and cabbage freshness, modeling sensory attributes and storage changes.
    Results highlight its potential for objective fruit and vegetable quality assessment.
    April 22 at 11:00 - 11:30, 2025

  • Michal Koselja

    Advances and Applications of Optical Technology

    "Energy Conversion Materials (ECM) Preparation"

    The presentation will deal with actual situation in technology progress for laser material preparation for HELS. The technical/technological problems of ECM preparation as well as design of large area laser elements will be described and discussed, too. Athermal laser principle may stimulate R&D of ECM preparation technologies.

    The search of a new types of a glass/ceramics/crystal materials prepared by laser melting may be a possible path for succesfull 3D laser element printing.
    April 22 at 11:30 - 12:00, 2025

  • Edwin Ong(ARIANETECH PTE LTD)

    Advancing Sustainable Agriculture

    "Transforming Agriculture with LED Lighting: Advancing Precision Farming and Sustainability through Photonics"

    The strategic use of LED lighting in vertical farming enhances crop yields, reduces energy consumption, and optimizes growth cycles, creating a sustainable and profitable business model while advancing precision
    farming and environmental resilience through photonics.
    April 22 at 01:00 - 01:30, 2025

  • Wang Wenwei(Republic Polytechnic)

    Advancing Sustainable Agriculture

    "Optimizing Photosynthesis and Energy Efficiency with Intelligent Agricultural Lighting Automation"

    Optimize photosynthesis and energy utilization efficiency for plants in urban agriculture, achieve significant energy savings, and increase crop yields through automatic, dynamic, and precise lighting management using IoT systems.
    April 22 at 01:30 - 02:00, 2025

  • Min Hao Wong(A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Reseach)

    Advances and Applications of Optical Technology

    "Plant Nanobionics"

    Nanotechnology is an emerging field of research within recent decades and is based upon the exploitation of nano-sized materials. In this talk, we will explore the latest advances in nanobiotechnology and its applications to the real world, particularly in plants and in agriculture.
    April 22 at 02:00 - 02:30, 2025

  • Masita Dwi Mandini Manessa(Universitas Indonesia)

    Advances and Applications of Optical Technology

    "UAV-Based Hyperspectral Imaging for Rubber Tree Canopy Mapping: Assessing Leaf Fall Dynamics Across Clones and Tree Ages"

    This study uses UAV hyperspectral imagery and machine learning to analyze leaf fall in rubber plantations. Spectral Angle Mapper accurately classified leaf fall severity, revealing clone- and age-specific senescence patterns, aiding plantation management and productivity.
    April 22 at 02:30 - 03:00, 2025

  • Atsushi Shinjo(Keio University)

    Advancing Sustainable Agriculture

    "The Future of Food Supply and Demand and the Role of Science and Technology"

    The global population is set to exceed 9 billion, causing food security concerns.
    Japan faces challenges with an aging and declining farming population. This presentation will explore how science and technology can address future food supply issues in Japan and globally.
    April 25 at 10:00 - 10:30, 2025

  • Naoshi Kondo(Kyushu University)

    Advancing Sustainable Agriculture

    "Fluorescence imaging for detecting bio-material surface changes"

    Most biological materials fluoresce and their properties change according to their age, quality, growing environment, and other reasons. Their information of specific excitation based images is useful for sustainable food production.
    April 25 at 10:30 - 11:00, 2025

  • Satoshi Wada(RIKEN)

    Advances and Applications of Optical Technology

    "Future of Agriculture and Advanced Photonics"

    As the Conference Chair, I am pleased to introduce the FAAP2025 conference, which will focus on advancements in optical technology in agriculture and its integration with other scientific fields, providing a
    platform for discussing research and development while considering the
    agricultural environment and conditions.
    April 25 at 11:40 - 12:00, 2025

  • Toshikazu Ebisuzaki(RIKEN)

    Advances and Applications of Optical Technology

    "The Agriculture Outside the Earth"

    I will discuss the possibility of the sustainable agriculture outside the Earth in the spacecraft, planets, and asteroids. I will study the availability of H2O and CO2, the two raw materials of the photosynthesis of plants and then three major nutrients, N, P, and K, as well as other essential nutrients.
    April 25 at 03:50 - 04:20, 2025

Submission of Papers

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Conference Registration

Registration Fee

Registration TypeEarlyRegular
GeneralMemberJPY 75,000 JPYJPY 82,000 JPY
Non-MemberJPY 89,000 JPYJPY 95,000 JPY
Student / RetireeMemberJPY 25,000 JPYJPY 29,000 JPY
Non-MemberJPY 29,000 JPYJPY 32,000 JPY

Early Registration Deadline

April 7, 2025

Online Registration

Program

Online Program

Programs File

Committee Members

Conference Chair

  • Dr. Satoshi Wada(RIKEN, Japan)

International Advisory Board

  • Prof. Sakae Shibusawa(Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology Japan)
  • Prof. Atsushi Shinjo(Keio University, Japan)
  • Prof. Haruko Takeyama(Waseda University, Japan)
  • Dr. Toshikazu Ebisuzaki(RIKEN, Japan)

Program Committee

  • Takayo Ogawa(RIKEN, Japan)
  • Chiyoko Yano(Agri Open Innovation Institute, Japan)
  • Kosuke C. Yamada(Agri Open Innovation Institute/Tokai University, Japan)
  • Shigeharu Moriya(RIKEN, Japan)
  • Taro Fukuyama(Tamagawa University, Japan)
  • Akifumi Ikehata(NARO, Japan)

Access

Location of Conference Site

PACIFICO Yokohama

Address
1-1-1 Minato Mirai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama 220-0012, Japan
Transportation Guide
+81-45-221-2166
Information
+81-45-221-2155
FAX
+81-45-221-2136

The FAAP2005 will be held at PACIFICO Yokohama, Yokohama city, Kanagawa prefecture, JAPAN and online.
Yokohama city, the center of Kanagawa prefecture is located south of Tokyo.
PACIFICO Yokohama is conveniently located about 40 min.
by Limousine Bus from Haneda Airport and 90 min. from Narita Airport.

Important Dates

Submission Site Open
16 October 2024
Submission Deadline
5 January 2025
Registration Site Open
19 January 2025
Program Site Open
3 February 2025
Early Bird Registration
7 April 2025