48th NAPPO Annual Meeting Report
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SYMPOSIUM
Background
The symposium on Artificial Intelligence will bring together government, industry leaders, and experts to explore the transformative role of artificial intelligence in developing and protecting plant resources while facilitating safe trade. The event will begin by examining the definition of AI, ensuring a shared understanding among participants. It will also address concerns such as bias, security and legal frameworks. Experts will present AI applications in forestry, agriculture and plant protection. Industry stakeholders will showcase examples of AI, highlighting the risks and benefits involved. The symposium will also feature breakout sessions to facilitate discussions on potential work and project collaborations within the NAPPO region, fostering cross-border partnerships and innovation. This event aims to strengthen collaboration between policymakers and industry to ensure AI-driven plant protection is ethical, effective, and resilient
SYMPOSIUM - THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2025 |
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EXPLORING AI IN PLANT HEALTH: RISKS, REWARDS, AND REALITIES |
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ID |
TITLE |
SPEAKER |
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34 |
AI vs Pests |
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35 |
Foundational discussion on AI concepts |
Noureddine Meraihi |
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36 |
Case studies / Presentation on U.S. using AI |
Thomas Anneberg |
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37 |
AU container project |
Jessica May |
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38 |
Agriculture Canada's research on using artificial intelligence in agriculture |
Etienne Lepage |
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39 |
Overarching guidance for member countries / Presentation from Canada |
Jonathan Macdonald |
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40 |
Presentation from the US |
Kellyn Babbit |
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41 |
Case studies / How Mexico is using AI |
María Guadalupe Galindo Mendoza |
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42 |
Global guidance for NAPPO countries |
Angel Suarez |
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43 |
Considerations for using AI in regulatory decision-making |
Angela Murray & Cheryl Corbett |
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44 |
Case studies / Canada – Nachet Seed ID |
Logan Calkins & Ruojing Wang |
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45 |
AI’s role in biological pest management |
Ishtiaq Rao |
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46 |
AI transforms the fight against Fusarium Tropical Race 4 of banana in Mesoamerica |
Martin Agenor & Sergio Márquez (OIRSA) |
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47 |
Presentation from NZ - Upon request |
Lisa Winthrop |
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48 |
Artificial Intelligence for Sustainable Agriculture |
Patricio La Rosa |
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