2026 HLA Spring Seminar Featuring Aren Phillips

Join us for an engaging seminar with Aren Phillips, Greenhouse Systems Manager at Walters Gardens, as he explores the real-world application of digital technologies and artificial intelligence in commercial greenhouse operations.

This session will highlight three practical case studies, including automation systems for standardized production, vapor pressure deficit irrigation for precision environmental control, and innovative 3D-printed plug tray designs. Attendees will also gain insight into how AI can be applied to these systems, along with a discussion on AI interpretability and its evolving role in decision-making.

The seminar will conclude with a forward-looking perspective on university–industry collaboration, emphasizing opportunities where academic research can drive innovation in specialty crop production.

Date & Time: Thursday, March 26 at 3:30 PM
Location: Virtual (Zoom) Meeting ID: 940 1626 4189 Passcode:493882