18   November  2025
Quinta da Pacheca – Peso da Régua

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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

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Places to stay and relax

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