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1st Edition · Inaugural Hybrid · In-Person & Online Horizon Europe · TALLHEDA

ICDAAI 2027

International Conference on Digital Agriculture and Artificial Intelligence

Where research, education, and industry meet to shape the digital and green transition of European agriculture.

Dates
19–21 May 2027
Location
Athens, Greece
Venue
AUA Campus
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At a glance

The first edition

Three days of scientific sessions, workshops, demonstrations and industry dialogue on the AUA campus in Athens — with full remote participation.

Format
3 days · Hybrid
Review
Single-blind, ≥2 reviewers
Proceedings
Peer-reviewed Publisher TBC
Expected scale
100–150 participants
Keynotes
4 invited speakers
Industry session Greek-language session Doctoral forum

About the conference

A meeting place for research, technology transfer and capacity building

ICDAAI is a new international scientific conference dedicated to the convergence of Digital Agriculture and Artificial Intelligence. Its mission is to promote excellence in research, innovation, and education, and to strengthen cooperation between academia, industry, policymakers and students.

Unlike a paper-only meeting, ICDAAI deliberately combines scientific rigour with education, Living Labs, innovation ecosystems and European collaboration. The inaugural edition is seeded by the Horizon Europe project TALLHEDA (GA No. 101136578) and is designed to recur with rotating hosts and a permanent governance structure.

Scientific excellence

Peer-reviewed sessions, keynote lectures, and posters spanning the full breadth of digital agriculture research.

Quadruple Helix

Academia, industry, policy and civil society in one room — including farmers, advisors and start-ups.

Education & skills

Tutorials, a doctoral forum and curriculum-innovation sessions for the next generation of researchers.

European & open

A European core with international reach, committed to FAIR data and Open Science practices.

3

Days

14

Tracks

4

Keynotes

Call for papers

Research tracks & topics

Submissions are welcome across all areas where digital technologies and artificial intelligence meet agriculture, food and the rural environment. The list below is indicative, not exhaustive.

T01

Artificial Intelligence & Data Analytics

Machine learning, computer vision, predictive analytics and agronomic data science across crops, livestock and the environment.

T02

Generative AI, Foundation Models & LLMs

Foundation and multimodal models for agriculture, agricultural knowledge assistants and advisory chatbots, synthetic data generation, retrieval-augmented decision tools, and evaluation of model reliability in the field.

T03

Precision Agriculture & Smart Farming

Variable-rate application, yield prediction, crop monitoring, and site-specific crop and livestock management.

T04

IoT, Sensing & Remote Sensing

Field sensor networks, UAV and satellite imagery, edge computing, and low-power connectivity in rural areas.

T05

Digital Twins & Simulation

Digital twins of crops, herds, farms and supply chains; model-based prediction, control and scenario testing.

T06

Blockchain, DLT & Traceability

Food transparency, provenance, certification, smart contracts and trust infrastructure for agrifood chains.

T07

Data Spaces, FAIR Data & Interoperability

Agricultural data spaces, standards and ontologies, data governance, sovereignty and Open Science practice.

T08

Decision Support & Advisory Services

DSS design and evaluation, farm management information systems, AKIS, and digital advisory and extension.

T09

Agricultural Robotics & Automation

Field and greenhouse robots, autonomous machinery, smart implements and human–robot collaboration.

T10

Agri-Food Supply Chains & Circular Economy

Logistics and cold chains, short food supply chains, quality and authenticity, by-product valorisation and food-waste reduction.

T11

Climate-Smart & Sustainable Agriculture

Adaptation and mitigation, water and soil management, biodiversity, and the agro-ecological transition.

T12

Digital Education, Skills & Curricula

Curriculum innovation, e-learning, open educational resources, lifelong learning and researcher career development.

T13

Living Labs & Innovation Ecosystems

Co-creation methodologies, Digital Innovation Hubs, technology transfer, entrepreneurship and adoption studies.

T14

Policy, Ethics & Responsible AI

Trustworthy AI in agriculture, digital divide and inclusion, regulation, socio-economic impact and CAP-related policy.

Working on something adjacent? If your topic connects digital technology with agriculture, food or the rural environment, submit it — the Programme Chairs will route it to the closest track.

Structure

Programme at a glance

Three days on the AUA campus: a workshop and tutorial day, followed by two days of scientific sessions, industry dialogue and networking.

Detailed programme: March 2027

Wednesday

19 May 2027

Workshops & Tutorials

  • Parallel workshops and hands-on tutorials
  • Doctoral forum for PhD and MSc researchers
  • Laboratory tours and technology demonstrations
  • Welcome reception

Thursday

20 May 2027

Scientific Sessions

  • Opening ceremony and keynote lectures
  • Parallel paper sessions and special sessions
  • Poster session and exhibition
  • Conference dinner

Friday

21 May 2027

Industry, Policy & Closing

  • Keynote and remaining paper sessions
  • Industry & innovation panel, Greek-language session
  • Awards: Best Paper & Best Student Paper
  • Closing session and technical visit

Plan ahead

Important dates

All deadlines are 23:59 AoE (Anywhere on Earth). Any change will be announced here and by email to registered authors.

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  1. 1 October 2026

    Submission system opens

    Call for Papers released

  2. 1 December 2026

    Workshop & special session proposals

    Notification: 15 December 2026

  3. 15 January 2027

    Paper & abstract submission deadline

    Firm — no extension planned

  4. 1 March 2027

    Author notification

    Reviews returned to authors

  5. 31 March 2027

    Camera-ready version

    At least one author must be registered

  6. 10 April 2027

    Early-bird registration deadline

    Regular rates apply afterwards

  7. 19–21 May 2027

    ICDAAI 2027 Conference

    Athens, Greece · Hybrid

For authors

Submission guidelines

All submissions are handled through the conference management platform. Read the guidance below carefully before you submit — desk rejections are almost always avoidable formatting problems.

Review type

Single-blind peer review

Reviewer identities remain confidential; author names are visible to reviewers. Each submission receives at least two independent reviews, with a third requested when reviewers disagree. Final decisions rest with the Programme Chairs.

Length limits

Full papers up to 8 pages

Short papers up to 5 pages and extended abstracts 1 page (400–600 words), all inclusive of figures, tables and references. Submissions exceeding the limit are desk-rejected without review.

Originality

Original, unpublished work

Submissions must not be published elsewhere or under concurrent review. All papers are screened for plagiarism. Generative-AI use must be disclosed; AI systems cannot be listed as authors.

Types of submission

Submission types, length limits, presentation formats and publication outcome
Type Length Presentation In proceedings
Full paper Up to 8 pages Oral Yes
Short paper Up to 5 pages Oral or poster Yes
Extended abstract 1 page / 400–600 words Oral or poster Book of Abstracts
Doctoral forum paper Up to 5 pages Oral + mentoring Yes
Industry / demo paper Up to 4 pages Demo or poster Yes
Workshop / special session proposal Up to 3 pages Half or full session Accepted papers only

Page limits are inclusive of figures, tables, references and appendices. Final formats depend on the selected publisher.

Paper templates

Use the official template for your submission. Papers submitted in another format may be returned for reformatting.

Go to submission system

Platform to be confirmed (EasyChair / Microsoft CMT)

Before you submit

  • Language. All submissions must be written in English. One dedicated session will be held in Greek; those abstracts may be submitted in Greek with an English title and abstract.

  • File format. Upload a single PDF with embedded fonts. Source files are collected only at camera-ready stage.

  • Track selection. Choose one primary track and up to two secondary keywords so your paper reaches suitable reviewers.

  • Registration requirement. Every accepted submission requires at least one author to register at the full rate and to present, in person or remotely.

  • Ethics & data. Report ethical approval where applicable and state data-availability. Open datasets and reproducible code are strongly encouraged.

Open call

Propose a workshop or special session

ICDAAI 2027 welcomes proposals for half-day workshops, hands-on tutorials and thematic special sessions on the opening day. Proposals should describe the topic and its relevance, the organising team, the target audience, expected format and the expected number of contributions. Space is limited and proposals are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Proposal deadline

1 December 2026

Submit a proposal

Publication

Peer-reviewed proceedings & journal special issues

All accepted full, short, doctoral-forum and industry papers will appear in the peer-reviewed ICDAAI 2027 Proceedings. Accepted extended abstracts are collected in an online Book of Abstracts.

A selection of the strongest contributions will be invited to submit extended versions to Special Issues in international journals. Every paper receives a DOI and is published under an open-access licence.

Publisher selection in progress. The Steering Committee is evaluating publishing partners on quality, indexing coverage, cost and long-term sustainability. The confirmed publisher and indexing services will be announced with the full Call for Papers.

Targeted indexing

Scopus

Target

Abstract and citation indexing for the full proceedings volume.

Web of Science

Target

Conference Proceedings Citation Index, subject to publisher evaluation.

Google Scholar

Confirmed

Full-text discoverability and citation tracking from publication.

Crossref DOI

Confirmed

A persistent DOI is registered for every published contribution.

Open

Open-access licence

Invited

Extended papers to special issues

FAIR

Data & Open Science

Attend

Registration fees

Registration covers the full three-day programme. Every accepted submission requires one registered, presenting author.

Indicative rates. The fee structure below is provisional and pending approval by the Organising Committee. Final rates, payment methods and invoicing rules will be published when registration opens.

Registration fee matrix by attendee category and registration period
Category Early bird until 10 Apr 2027 Regular from 11 Apr 2027 Online only remote presentation
Academic / Industry — Author Presenting a paper, in person €250/ paper €350/ paper €180/ paper
Student / Early-career — Author PhD, MSc or early-career; proof required €170/ paper €240/ paper €120/ paper
Academic / Industry — Attendee Attending without presenting €150/ person €200/ person €70/ person
Student — Attendee Valid student ID required €80/ person €110/ person €40/ person
Accompanying person Social programme only €70/ person €90/ person

What registration includes

Access to all sessions and keynotes

Workshops and tutorials

Conference material and Book of Abstracts

Coffee breaks and lunches (in-person)

Welcome reception and conference dinner

Presentation and participation certificates

Online-only registration includes live streaming, remote presentation, digital materials and certificates, but not catering or social events. VAT may apply depending on invoicing country. Cancellation and refund policy will be published with the registration system.

Discounts

Reduced rates

  • Second paper: 50% off the registration fee for a second and third paper by the same presenting author.
  • Group registration: reduced rate for five or more participants from the same institution.
  • Travel grants: a limited number of grants for students and researchers from Widening countries. TBC
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Opens 1 March 2027, with author notifications

Programme highlights

Keynote speakers

Four invited lectures from researchers and practitioners shaping digital agriculture across Europe and beyond.

Announcements from December 2026
Keynote 1

Speaker to be announced

Affiliation, Country

Tentative topic: Foundation models and data-driven decision making in crop production.

Keynote 2

Speaker to be announced

Affiliation, Country

Tentative topic: Agricultural data spaces, sovereignty and interoperability in practice.

Keynote 3

Speaker to be announced

Affiliation, Country

Tentative topic: Robotics and autonomous machinery on the working farm.

Keynote 4

Speaker to be announced

Affiliation, Country

Tentative topic: Policy, ethics and trustworthy AI for the European agrifood sector.

Would you like to suggest a keynote speaker, or offer to give an invited talk? Get in touch with the Programme Chairs.

Governance

Committees

ICDAAI is governed by a permanent Steering Committee, a Scientific Committee responsible for the scientific programme, and a Local Organising Committee for each edition. Every list below grows as members are confirmed.

Conference Chairs

Named roles responsible for delivering the 2027 edition.

  • General Chair

    Name to be confirmed

    Agricultural University of Athens, Greece

  • General Co-Chair

    Name to be confirmed

    University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Agriculture, Serbia

  • Programme Chair

    Name to be confirmed

    Agricultural University of Athens, Greece

  • Programme Co-Chair

    Name to be confirmed

    Ghent University, Belgium

  • Publications Chair

    Name to be confirmed

    Affiliation to be confirmed

  • Workshops & Tutorials Chair

    Name to be confirmed

    Affiliation to be confirmed

  • Doctoral Forum Chair

    Name to be confirmed

    Affiliation to be confirmed

  • Industry Liaison Chair

    Name to be confirmed

    Affiliation to be confirmed

  • Local Arrangements Chair

    Name to be confirmed

    Agricultural University of Athens, Greece

  • Finance & Registration Chair

    Name to be confirmed

    Affiliation to be confirmed

  • Communication & Web Chair

    Name to be confirmed

    Smart Agro Hub, Greece

  • Sponsorship & Exhibition Chair

    Name to be confirmed

    Affiliation to be confirmed

Steering Committee

Oversees the strategic development, continuity and quality of the ICDAAI series across editions. Formed initially from the TALLHEDA consortium, expanding to international members.

  • Name to be confirmed

    Agricultural University of Athens, Greece

  • Name to be confirmed

    University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Agriculture, Serbia

  • Name to be confirmed

    Ghent University, Belgium

  • Name to be confirmed

    ILVO, Belgium

  • Name to be confirmed

    Smart Agro Hub, Greece

  • Name to be confirmed

    Foodscale Hub, Serbia

  • Name to be confirmed

    ODYC, Belgium

  • Name to be confirmed

    Rezos Brands, Greece

Scientific Committee

Supervises the scientific programme: track definition, reviewer assignment, acceptance decisions and the awards process.

  • Name to be confirmed

    Agricultural University of Athens, Greece

  • Name to be confirmed

    University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Agriculture, Serbia

  • Name to be confirmed

    Ghent University, Belgium

  • Name to be confirmed

    ILVO, Belgium

  • Name to be confirmed

    ODYC, Belgium

  • Name to be confirmed

    Terra Littera, Serbia

  • Name to be confirmed

    Rezos Brands, Greece

  • Name to be confirmed

    AVR, Belgium

  • Name to be confirmed

    International member to be invited

Technical Programme Committee

The TPC carries out the peer review. It is being assembled from the TALLHEDA consortium, collaborating research groups and invited international experts across all fourteen tracks.

Volunteer as a reviewer

Members Being appointed

  • Name to be confirmed
  • Name to be confirmed
  • Name to be confirmed
  • Name to be confirmed
  • Name to be confirmed
  • Name to be confirmed
  • Name to be confirmed
  • Name to be confirmed
  • Name to be confirmed
  • Name to be confirmed
  • Name to be confirmed
  • Name to be confirmed

Contributing institutions

  • Agricultural University of Athens · Greece
  • University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Agriculture · Serbia
  • Ghent University · Belgium
  • ILVO · Belgium
  • ODYC — Digital Innovation Hub · Belgium
  • Foodscale Hub · Serbia
  • Smart Agro Hub · Greece
  • Terra Littera · Serbia
  • Rezos Brands · Greece
  • AVR · Belgium
  • Further international members TBC

Answers

Frequently asked questions

Practical questions about attending, presenting and travelling to ICDAAI 2027.

Still unanswered?

Write to the Organising Committee and we will reply within five working days.

Contact us
Can I get a visa support / invitation letter?

Yes. Once you have completed and paid your registration, the Local Organising Committee will issue a personalised invitation letter for visa purposes, stating your name, passport number, affiliation, paper title (if applicable) and the dates of the conference.

Please request it at least eight weeks before the conference, as Schengen appointments in some countries take considerable time. The letter confirms your participation only; it is not a guarantee of a visa, and ICDAAI cannot cover visa fees, provide financial guarantees or intervene in national visa procedures.

Can I present remotely instead of travelling to Athens?

Yes. ICDAAI 2027 is a genuine hybrid conference. Authors may choose to present live via teleconference, and all main-room sessions are streamed to remote participants. Remote presenters get the same slot length, live Q&A and the same treatment in the proceedings as in-person presenters.

Choose your presentation mode during registration. Remote presenters upload a backup recording one week in advance so that a connection failure does not cost you your session. Posters are additionally shown as e-posters in the online platform.

What does my registration fee include?

In-person registration covers access to all three days — keynotes, paper sessions, workshops and tutorials, the poster session and exhibition — plus coffee breaks, lunches, the welcome reception, the conference dinner, conference material and your certificates.

Online-only registration covers live streaming, remote presentation, the digital Book of Abstracts and certificates. It does not include catering or social events. Accommodation and travel are never included. See the registration section for the full matrix.

How many papers can one registration cover?

One full author registration covers one accepted paper. If you are the presenting author of more than one accepted submission, a reduced fee of 50% applies to your second and third paper. Each paper still requires a presenting author to attend its session.

Is the review process anonymous?

ICDAAI 2027 uses single-blind review: reviewers see author names and affiliations, but reviewer identities are never disclosed to authors. You therefore do not need to anonymise your manuscript.

Each submission is assigned at least two independent reviewers, with a third review requested when the first two disagree. Conflicts of interest are declared and enforced in the submission platform, and final decisions are taken by the Programme Chairs.

Can I use generative AI when writing my paper?

Yes, with disclosure. Generative-AI tools may be used for language editing, code assistance or literature exploration, but their use must be stated in an acknowledgement section. AI systems cannot be listed as authors, and the human authors remain fully responsible for the accuracy, originality and integrity of the entire manuscript, including all references.

Will presentations be recorded and made available?

Keynote lectures and selected sessions will be recorded and published after the conference, subject to the explicit consent of each speaker. Regular paper sessions are streamed live but not archived by default. All recording and photography follows the conference GDPR notice, and you may opt out at registration.

Are there travel grants or fee waivers for students?

The Organising Committee intends to offer a limited number of travel grants, prioritising students and early-career researchers from Widening countries. Availability depends on sponsorship secured before the conference; eligibility criteria and the application procedure will be announced together with the author notifications in March 2027. Not yet confirmed

Getting there

Venue & travel

ICDAAI 2027 is hosted on the historic campus of the Agricultural University of Athens, a short metro ride from the city centre — and streamed live for everyone who joins online.

The main auditorium of the Agricultural University of Athens conference centre: tiered rows of orange and black seats facing a stage with a projection screen and a panel table.
AUA Conference Centre — the main auditorium, where the plenary sessions and keynote lectures will be held.
The white neoclassical central building of the Agricultural University of Athens, seen across a lawn with palm trees and flower beds in the foreground.
The AUA campus — the central building on Iera Odos.

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Agricultural University of Athens

Iera Odos 75, Athens 118 55, Greece

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By air

Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" (ATH) is well connected across Europe. Metro Line 3 runs directly from the airport to the city centre in about 40 minutes.

Local transport

The campus is reachable by metro, bus and trolley. Detailed door-to-door directions and a recommended route from the city centre will be published with the final programme. TBC

Accommodation

A list of recommended hotels with negotiated conference rates, across several price levels, will be published when registration opens. Participants book directly with the hotel. TBC

Joining online

Remote participants receive access links to the streaming and Q&A platform one week before the conference. Sessions run on Eastern European Summer Time (EEST, UTC+3).

Support

Sponsors & supporting organisations

ICDAAI 2027 is seeded by the Horizon Europe project TALLHEDA and supported by universities, agritech companies, innovation hubs and professional associations.

Become a sponsor

Organised by

TALLHEDA
Horizon Europe project
Agricultural University
of Athens
University of Novi Sad
Faculty of Agriculture
Smart Agro Hub

Sponsors & exhibitors Slots open

Gold sponsor
Gold sponsor
Silver sponsor
Silver sponsor
Bronze sponsor
Exhibitor

Sponsorship & exhibition packages

Packages for agritech and agrifood companies, machinery manufacturers, software providers, Digital Innovation Hubs, banks, consultancies and Horizon Europe sister projects — including exhibition booths, session sponsorship and branding across the conference.

Request the prospectus

Contact

Get in touch

Questions about submissions, registration, sponsorship or accessibility? The Organising Committee is happy to help.

General enquiries
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Programme & submissions
papers@icdaai.org
Sponsorship & exhibition
sponsors@icdaai.org
Postal address
Agricultural University of Athens
Iera Odos 75, 118 55 Athens, Greece

Stay informed

Get the Call for Papers, deadline reminders and keynote announcements. Roughly one email per month, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

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Code of Conduct & Anti-Harassment Policy Applies to all participants, in person and online

ICDAAI is committed to providing a welcoming, safe and productive environment for everyone, regardless of gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, age, race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, career stage or institutional affiliation.

Expected behaviour

Participants are expected to be respectful and considerate in all conference spaces — sessions, posters, exhibition, social events, online platforms and conference-related social media. Criticism of scientific work should be constructive and directed at ideas, never at people.

Unacceptable behaviour

Harassment in any form is prohibited. This includes offensive verbal or written comments related to any of the characteristics above; deliberate intimidation, stalking or following; unwanted photography or recording; sustained disruption of talks or events; inappropriate physical contact; unwelcome sexual attention; and advocating for or encouraging any of these behaviours. Sponsors and exhibitors are equally bound by this policy.

Reporting

If you experience or witness unacceptable behaviour, contact a member of the Organising Committee in person, at the registration desk, or by email at conduct@icdaai.org. Reports are handled confidentially and, where possible, by a designated contact of the reporter's preferred gender. Retaliation against anyone who reports in good faith is itself a violation.

Consequences

The Organising Committee may take any action it deems appropriate, including a warning, exclusion from a session or from the remainder of the conference without refund, removal of a contribution from the programme, or notification of the person's institution or, where warranted, law enforcement.

This policy is adapted from widely used academic conference codes of conduct and will be finalised by the Organising Committee before registration opens.

Accessibility & inclusion Venue access, participation support and how to reach us

ICDAAI is committed to making the conference and this website usable by everyone. We aim to meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA, the standard referenced by EN 301 549 and the EU Web Accessibility Directive.

This website

The site is built to work with keyboard navigation, screen readers and browser zoom up to 400%. All content is reachable without a mouse, colour is never the only way information is conveyed, and text meets AA contrast ratios. Known limitation: an embedded third-party map will be added to the Venue section before launch, and the address is always given as text alongside it.

At the venue

Session rooms, catering areas and accessible toilets on the AUA campus are step-free or lift-served. Reserved seating is available at the front of every session room. Detailed room-by-room access information will be published with the final programme. TBC

Participation support

Tell us what you need during registration, or by email at least four weeks in advance, and we will do our best to arrange it: live captioning, a sign-language interpreter, presentation materials in advance, a quiet room, dietary requirements, or assistance moving between rooms. Remote participants can ask questions in writing as well as by voice in every session.

Feedback

If you hit a barrier on this site or at the conference, write to accessibility@icdaai.org. We aim to reply within five working days and to fix reported problems as quickly as we can.

This statement is a draft prepared alongside the website and must be reviewed, dated and formally adopted by the Organising Committee before launch.