18  November 2025
Quinta da Pacheca – Peso da Régua
Event is sold out: registrations are closed
Why you should attend Euro Tech Day?
EuroTech Day is the first technical-scientific forum in Portugal dedicated to drone spraying. The event brings together leading European experts spanning research, regulation, and industry to analyse the challenges defining the current technological and regulatory impasse, and to constructively debate the future of this emerging technology.
What a day it will be?
Mark your calendars for November 18, 2025. It’s a day you won’t want to miss.
Where will it be??
The event will take place at Quinta da Pacheca, in the Douro Region, a prominent wine estate. The choice of this location is linked to preliminary findings from several European projects that point to mountain vineyards as one of the most promising contexts for the use of this technology. The Douro, with its steep terrain and specific climate, thus emerges as a natural and symbolic stage for this discussion.
Speakers
Inspiring talks from world-leading experts
The Core Convenors

daTerra - portugal
Pedro Nunes

UPC - spain
Emilio Gil

inrae - france
Jean-Paul Douzals

Università di Torino - italy
Fabrizio Gioelli

Università di Torino - italy
Marco Grella
Invited Speakers & Experts

DGAV - portugal
Ana Paula Garcia

DGAV - portugal
Ana Bárbara Oliveira

JKI - germany
Jens Karl Wegener

ILVO - belgium
David Nuyttens

AUA - greece
Vasilis Psiroukis

South China Univ. - china
Pengchao Chen

CropLife Portugal - portugal
João Cardoso

AEPLA - spain
Maria del Carmen Marquez

Dronequebe - Türkiye
Murat Merdin
Program
Keynotes & Panel Discussions
08:30
Arrival & Registration
– Welcome Participants
09:25
Opening Session
– Welcome Remarks | Pedro Nunes – DATERRA
09:30
SESSION 1: Strategic Framework & Vision
– The Portuguese Framework: National Regulation & Opportunites – DGAV
– Industry Keynote: The Industry’s Vision for a Safe and Effective Application – CropLife Portugal | João Cardoso
– Panel Q&A
10:20
Coffee Break & Networking
Coffee Break & Networking
10:40
SESSION 2: The Technical Framework: R&D, Standards & Technology
10:40 | Harmonisation & Standards: A European Pathway
UPC | Prof. Emilio Gil – Website
10:55 | Pulvédrone Project – Drone Spraying in French Viticulture
INRAE | Jean-Paul Douzals – Website
11:10 | 3E-UAVspray Project – Sustainable Spraying for Mountain Viticulture
UNITO | Marco Grella – Website
11:25 | ICAERUS Project – Multifunctional Drone Applications in Agriculture
University of Athens | Vasilis Psiroukis – Website
Panel Q&A
12:10
Roundtable: Challenges & Opportunities Across Europe
Featuring a special contribution from the South China Agricultural University
Moderator: Emilio Gil – UPC
Belgium | David Nuyttens – ILVO
France | Jean-Paul Douzals – INRAE
Germany | Jens Karl Wegener – JKI
Greece | Vasilis Psiroukis – Agricultural University of Athens
Italy | Marco Grella – UNITO
Spain | Maria del Carmen Marquez – AEPLA
China | Pengchao Chen – South China Agricultural University
Portugal | DGAV
13:30
Lunch & Networking
– Lunch & Networking
– Group Photo
14:55
Live Field Demonstration
Location: Main room
Action: Briefing on afternoon, schedule, flight safety instructions, and organisation of participants into three groups (Group 1, Group 2, Group 3).
Field Demonstration Circuit (rotation through 3 stations)
Location: Vineyard Area (Outdoor)
Action: The three groups will rotate simultaneously through three drone demonstrations stations.
Duration: 30 minutes per station (includes demo + Q&A)
Slot 1: 15:10 – 15:40 (5-minute rotation)
Slot 2: 15:45 – 16:15 (5-minute rotation)
Slot 3: 16:20 – 16:55
Station 1 – Precision Drone Spraying for Vineyards
Partner: VisuDrones – Website | Video
Action: Practical demonstration of precise and efficient application of plant protection products in vineyards, with drones adjusting flight path and spray rate to the terrain for reliable results, enhanced safety, and reduced environmental impact.
Station 2 – Advanced Monitoring
Partner: Agrarian Project | AVIPE – Website | Website
Action: Demonstration of AI solutions for real-time vineyard assessment, including crop estimation, disease identification, and water stress monitoring.
Station 3 – Advanced Aerial Monitoring & Precision Mapping
Partner: DroneQube – Website | Video
Action: Real drone flights using multispectral technology to collect data on vigor, produce precision maps, and identify anomalies, supporting data-driven and sustainable vineyard management.
17:00
Indoor Tech Showcase & Networking
Location: Main room
Action: Free circulation through stands, where each partner presents videos illustrating their technologies and projects for precision agriculture.
Station 1 – Smart Precision Spraying
Partner: INESC TEC – Website | Video
Action: Stand showing videos about robotic platforms and automation technologies for agricultural operations, featuring their use in vineyards, task optimisation, and innovation in challenging terrain.
Station 2 – Drones for Plant Protection Application
Partner: Agro Impulso – Website | Video
Action: Stand with videos demonstrating technologies for precise vineyard spraying, featuring intelligent flight control and optimized patterns for improved coverage and adaptability to complex terrain.
Station 3 – Monitoring & Mapping in Viticulture
Partner: Agrarian Project | AVIPE – Website | Website
Action: Stand presenting a video illustrating the project’s innovative activities, covering monitoring and analysis techniques for precision viticulture.
17:30
Closing Session: Main Conclusions & Future Steps
A final speech to reflect on the event’s highlights and share insights to take forward.
17:45
Pacheca Wine Experience (Premium Access Only)
– The Pacheca Wine Estate Tour – Quinta da Pacheca
– Networking Wine Reception
– Close of Event & Coach Departure
Tickets
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Students
Ticket price only for students - SOLD OUT- Participation in the event
- Welcome Kit
- Wine Tasting
- Visit to Quinta da Pacheca
- Private Networking
Standard
Ticket Price Regular - SOLD OUT- Participation in the event
- Welcome Kit
- Wine Tasting
- Visit to Quinta da Pacheca
- Private Networking
Premium
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- Welcome Kit
- Wine Tasting
- Visit to Quinta da Pacheca
- Private Networking
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Explore the area
Some local points of interest.
UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE
UNIQUE BEAUTY AND CULTURAL VALUE OF DOURO VALLEY
Discover North
of Portugal
Places to stay and relax
The Portuguese cuisine
Some restaurant suggestions





