šTransilvania University of BraČov
š 8 – 14 May 2024
The AI4AGRI Spring School 2024 in Brasov, Romania, successfully concluded on May 14. Hosted by the R&D Institute of Transilvania University of Brasov, the event gathered experts and participants from Europe and beyond to explore AI and Earth Observation (EO) technologies in agriculture. Supported by the AI4AGRI European project and EU funding, the week-long program featured lectures, practical sessions, outdoor activities and involved 60 trainees and 11 trainers. Highlights included workshops on hyperspectral image analysis, semantic segmentation, and object detection, using tools like PyTorch and MATLAB for real-world applications in crop and forest monitoring.
A notable session, āA Day in the Potato Field,ā provided hands-on agricultural experience. The social event, āJunii BraČovului,ā showcased local culture. Mihai Ivanovici, the organizer, emphasized the importance of such initiatives in advancing digital transformation in agriculture. Attendees received certificates of attendance, potentially equivalent to ECTS credits. AI4AGRI expressed gratitude to all involved and announced plans for future educational initiatives to continue fostering innovation in agriculture.
