Next Thursday, 21 May 2026, Constantí will host a technology conference to demonstrate the potential of computer vision in improving the productivity, health and welfare of broiler chickens.
The poultry sector is undergoing a continuous process of digitalisation and efficiency improvement. With the aim of raising awareness of the strategic opportunities offered by new technologies, a technical conference entitled “Artificial Vision Systems Applied to Poultry Farming” has been scheduled. The event aims to serve as a bridge between cutting-edge scientific research and the livestock business community, promoting knowledge of artificial intelligence models in the day-to-day management of farms. The conference is aimed at poultry farmers, veterinarians and other industry professionals.
The conference is organised within the framework of the IRTA Digital Agrolabs and will feature leading researchers from the Institute of Agrifood Research and Technology (IRTA) and the Computer Vision Centre (CVC). During the morning session, practical solutions will be presented ranging from individual animal monitoring to the early detection of health problems.
Key Event Details
- Date: Thursday, 21 May 2026
- Time: 10:00 to 13:00
- Venue: Constantí
- Price: Free (Prior registration required here)
- Conditions: Limited places
- Organised by: IRTA (Digital Agrolabs) and CVC
Official Conference Programme
- 10.00 h – Conference opening.
- 10.05 h – Individual identification and tracking of broiler chickens on farm.
- Speaker: Coen Antens. Researcher at the Computer Vision Centre (CVC).
- 10.25 h – Monitoring broiler activity and space use on farm over time.
- Speaker: Joaquim Tarrés. Researcher at IRTA.
- 10.45 h – Detection of changes in animal health and welfare based on the evolution of key variables.
- Speaker: Miriam Piles. Researcher in the IRTA Animal Genetics and Breeding programme.
- 11.00 h – Break / Coffee.
- 11.30 h – How we move from raw sensor/animal data to high-level AI model outputs.
- Speakers: Alejandro Agustin and Keila Gomez. Technicians at the IRTA Animal Production Infrastructure Platform (IRTA Digital Agrolabs).
- 11.50 h – Repository of new technologies for the animal production sector.
- Speaker: Joaquim Tarrés. Researcher in the IRTA Animal Genetics and Breeding programme (IRTA Digital Agrolabs).
- 12.20 h – Open Q&A and discussion with attendees.
- 13.00 h – Conference closing.
Registration and Additional Information
The conference is completely free of charge; however, as places are limited, prior registration is required through the official IRTA Technology Transfer portal. This is an excellent opportunity for farmers, veterinarians, technicians and industry companies to gain first-hand insight into how artificial intelligence can optimise production performance and ensure animal welfare.
For registration and further information:
-. Access the activity link directly: Conference Registration and Details – IRTA
To find out more:
-. Artificial intelligence applied to poultry farming
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