Pre-Conference On-site Workshops
We are excited to launch on-site pre-conference workshops at the ForestSAT 2026 Conference.
The workshops will take place on May 4th, 2026, at the conference venue at UF, offering a diverse range of topics and training opportunities.
Each workshop provides hands-on training and practical learning experiences focused on the latest tools, technologies, and methodologies in forestry and remote sensing. Designed and led by experts from around the world, these workshops aim to equip participants with actionable skills and insights that can be directly applied to their research and professional work.
By generously donating their time, knowledge, and expertise, each instructor is helping ForestSAT not only advance the goals of the conference but also support the needs of our broader scientific community. We are deeply grateful for their commitment and support. Registration fees for the workshops are used solely to support the organization of the conference, which is a non-profit initiative. No personal profit will be made from these workshops. Your participation directly supports the organization of ForestSAT 2026.
Thank you for contributing to and engaging with our global community!
List of Workshops
Monday Morning on-site workshops (May 4th, 2026 | Time: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM - EST).
Instructor: Dr. Juan Alberto Molina-Valero - Czech University of Life Sciences Prague and Dr. Adela Martínez-Calvo - University of Santiago de Compostela, Benigno Ledo s/n, Campus Terra, 27002 Lugo, Spain
Instructor: Dr. Milto Miltiadou - University of Exeter
Instructor: Dr. Di Yang - University of Florida, FL 32603.
Peder Nelson -Oregon State University.
Instructor: Bao Ha - LiDAR Sales Engineer – RIEGL Canada
Monday morning virtual workshop - Free workshop for those attending the conference (May 4th, 2026 | Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM - EST):
Instructor: • Philippa Burgess - GeoCyber Systems LLC.
Date: May 4, 2026 | Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (EST)
This workshop will be offered free of charge and in a virtual format. No physical classroom will be provided.
Monday Afternoon workshops (May 4th, 2026 | Time: 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM - EST):
Instructor: Dr. Scott Pokswinski - USGS Earth Resources Observation and Science Center (EROS).
Dr. Kurtis Nelson -USGS Earth Resources Observation and Science Center (EROS).
Instructor: Dr. Sorin C. Popescu - Department of Ecology & Conservation Biology Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, USA.
Justinn J. Jones -Department of Ecology & Conservation Biology Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, USA.
Instructor: Dr. Valerie Pasquarella - Google.
Katelyn Tarrio, Google - Google.
Instructor: Erik Lindquist - Forestry Officers, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
Yelena Finegold - Forestry Officers, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
