The Netherlands is home to some of the world's most high-tech greenhouses, but how can decades of grower intuition coexist with an AI integration?
Saheli De (Data Scientist & Product Owner at Blue Radix) will talk about AI for autonomous greenhouse climate and irrigation control, and why building trust with growers was as much the job as building the algorithm. She will share how the system works, what it actually optimises for, and what we didn't expect: that building a good algorithm was only half the job. The other half was the conversation.
In this industry, a bad call doesn't mean a bad quarter, it means a failed harvest. And that changes everything about how you introduce AI.
Expert form the field
Saheli De is a Senior Data Scientist & Product Owner at Blue Radix, a company specialising in autonomous growing solutions for greenhouses across 14 countries. A Top 3 finalist for the 2024 WAI Netherlands 'AI Impact Maker' award, she also mentors aspiring data scientists — particularly young women entering the field.
Bridging academia and practice
KINTalks are where academic insight meets industry experience. This is your opportunity to engage with a leading practitioner, exchange perspectives with peers, and build meaningful professional connections. The session will close with a networking moment over drinks and snacks — ideal for sparking new collaborations and conversations. The talk takes place on 10 September, 17:15, at Agora 2, Main Building. Register to secure your spot.