Smart Greenhouse and Living Lab: The Future of Sustainable Agriculture

Gain insights into Uni of Melbourne's SCOUT Smart Greenhouse & Living Lab, uniting ag, energy, water & tech for resilient agriculture.
About this Event

How can collaboration, technology and emerging talent help create a more sustainable and resilient future for agriculture?
This event showcases the Smart Greenhouse and Living Lab, an initiative by The University of Melbourne and CAS Energy, a technology and automation solutions partner. Together, they combine research, industry expertise and emerging talent to address challenges such as food security, water scarcity and climate-driven agricultural disruption.
Attendees will discover how the project brings together controlled environment agriculture, renewable energy systems, digital technologies and circular water management to explore new approaches to sustainable agriculture. They will also learn how the SCOUT program connects organisations with high-performing students through a multidisciplinary collaboration model that addresses real-world challenges.
Created by students across architecture, science, engineering, IT and business, the project highlights the value of diverse expertise and industry collaboration in developing solutions with real-world potential. More than a production system, the Smart Greenhouse and Living Lab provides a platform for research, teaching and ongoing industry partnership.
This event offers an opportunity to explore the ideas behind the Smart Greenhouse and Living Lab, hear how industry and academia are working together, and connect with the people shaping the future of sustainable solutions.

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Event Partner:
SCOUT Program, Innovation and Enterprise (Partnerships Team),
The University of Melbourne