Programme

Opening day: oat genetics, breeding and the northern growing season.

1. 08:30 – 09:30

   Registration and morning coffee

2. 09:30 – 10:00

   Opening of the 4th Food Oats Conference

   Chair of the organising committee

   Welcome address and practical information for the three days ahead.

3. 10:00 – 10:45

   Keynote: The global oat agenda towards 2035

   Keynote speaker to be announced

4. 10:45 – 11:15

   Coffee and exhibition

5. 11:15 – 12:45

   Session 1 — Oat genetics and breeding

   Genomic selection, disease resistance and breeding for northern growing conditions.

6. 12:45 – 13:45

   Lunch

7. 13:45 – 15:15

   Session 2 — Agronomy and climate resilience

   Cropping systems, soil health and adaptation to a changing climate.

8. 15:15 – 16:30

   Poster session and exhibition

9. 18:00 – 20:00

   Welcome reception by Lake Mjøsa