Awards issued prior to january 20, 2025, were funded under previous administrations and may not reflect the priorities and policies of the current administration.** rationale: plant phenotyping is…

Awards issued prior to january 20, 2025, were funded under previous administrations and may not reflect the priorities and policies of the current administration.** rationale: plant phenotyping is an emerging scientific field and area of practice that develops and utilizes technologies in imaging and automation to measure plant physical and physiological features for the purpose of research crop development and crop production. The 2025 north american plant phenotyping network (nappn) annual conference will be held in a hybrid format from february 25-27 2025. The nappn conference is the largest meeting that aims to accelerate U.S. Research in the emerging interdisciplinary field of plant phenotyping. Developing a strong network of researchers across career stages benefits a large number of stakeholders.goals: the nappn conference will be a hybrid meeting to reach wider communities and enable attendance by early career researchers. Grant funds will be used to cover the cost of platform technologies and support attendance (virtual and in-person) which is important for supporting attendance by a broad range of stakeholders.objectives: the meeting will: 1) represent the diverse nature of plant phenotyping through selected talks; 2) highlight and provide a platform for early career researchers to network at in-person hubs; 3) strengthen the nappn community through hands-on workshops networking events and affinity group meetings; and 4) finalize and approve a strategic plan to make nappn sustainable.approach: our innovative meeting structure will blend components of virtual and in-person meetings. Participants can join as individuals online or participate as part of a regional hub. Meeting hubs will serve as a location to view live streaming content followed by in-person activities. The conference will stimulate interdisciplinary collaborations and identify key challenges in the field.impact and outcomes: this meeting will highlight presentations by members that are active in the community. The primary goals are to foster collaboration and to grow an interdisciplinary community around a research area important to the future of U.S. Agriculture.