This event seeks to create a space for exchanging ideas on soil monitoring, science, technology, and business intelligence for measuring, monitoring, and increasing soil health. The workshop will feature collaborations with key stakeholders, presentations of AI4SoilHealth's and Soil Health Benchmarks project outputs, and results from pilot projects, as well as establishing a collaboration among parties.

The basic registrations fees for early bird registrations will be about 180 EUR for PhD students and 320 EUR for full-time in-person participants (these do not include the costs of accommodation). Final numbers will be confirmed in early June. The regular registration fees (after 1st of September 2026) will be 520 EUR. The late registration fees will be 640 EUR. Virtual participation is also possible at a symbolic price of 120 EUR. Registration fees cover the use of facilities, video-recordings, coffee breaks, lunches and social events. These do NOT cover accommodation, breakfasts and/or local transportation costs. This is a not-for-profit event and all fees are based on cost-recovery. Attending the event without registering in advance is NOT possible. The event is sponsored by the Horizon Europe projects.

The conference is designed for a diverse group of participants, including: Project Partners from the AI4SoilHealth and Soil Health Benchmarks projects; Soil Health Experts: Researchers and scientists specializing in soil health; EU Agencies and Programs: Representatives from the Joint Research Centre (JRC), the European Environment Agency (EEA), and other relevant EU bodies; Institutions: Universities and research institutions engaged in soil health studies; Farmer Associations: Groups representing farmers, including both established and young farmers; Industry Members: Companies involved in agricultural technology and business intelligence related to soil health; Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs): Organizations focused on environmental sustainability and soil health.

If you are one of the Horizon Europe or similar EU Commission funded projects, you are most welcome to submit a proposal for a dedicated session / workshop. Please use the submission links above.

Take a direct train from Schiphol Airport to Ede-Wageningen station. The journey takes approximately 1 hour. From Ede-Wageningen station, take bus line 86 or 303 towards Wageningen Bus Station. The bus ride takes about 25-30 minutes.