21 - 22
October 2025

Synergy Days

The Synergy Days is the most important conference connecting the digital innovators of the European agri-food sector. This year, HIGHFIVE merges forces with SIXFOLD and Phorward 21 to host a “Photonics 4 Quality Monitoring: Smart solutions driving the food industry forward” workshop.

Hosted by the SmartAgriHubs Community and supported by the AgData partnership, the Synergy Days is your gateway to the latest insights, strategies, and collaborations shaping the digital future of agriculture.

From high-level policy discussions and cutting-edge tech showcases to hands-on workshops and inspiring success stories, the Synergy Days offers a unique platform to connect with EU policymakers, researchers, SMEs, digital innovation hubs, and agri-tech pioneers. Whether you're driving innovation, shaping policy, or scaling solutions, this is the place to be.

During this year’s Synergy Days, we’re diving into the future of food quality monitoring. Join us for the interactive workshop

“Photonics 4 Quality Monitoring: Smart solutions driving the food industry forward”, hosted by Phorward 21, HIGHFIVE, and SIXFOLD.

 In the session “Photonics 4 Quality Monitoring”, you’ll discover:

  • How smart sensors and vision technology enable real-time quality monitoring
  • The latest innovations in inspection, sorting, and traceability
  • A live demonstration of the Sensor Catalogue
  • Real-life use cases from the field, including examples from the HIGHFIVE project

In small group discussions, we’ll dive deeper into key questions:

  • What are the current challenges in the food sector?
  • Where do opportunities lie for deep tech?
  • And how can we strengthen collaboration between companies, tech providers, and living labs?

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Practical information

When

21 October 2025 09:00 to 22 October 2025 17:00

Where

Rotterdam, the Netherlands