The biannual AgroStat conference series is organized by the Agro-Industry Group of the French Statistical Society (SFdS), a non-profit organization that brings together researchers, engineers, educators, and statistics users (https://www.sfds.asso.fr). The 17th edition of the AgroStat Conference (AgroStat 2026) will be held from October 5th to 7th, 2026, in Dijon, France, and will be organized by the National Research Institute for Agriculture, Food and Environment, the Institut Agro Dijon, and the University of Burgundy Europe.

AgroStat 2026 will bring together internationally recognized researchers and representatives from industrial organizations to review the latest advancements in data science and statistics, discuss emerging needs, and anticipate future challenges. The conference will offer engineers, modelers, statisticians, developers, and end-users a unique opportunity to exchange ideas and explore innovative methods applied to agro-food and food sciences.

We anticipate a strong international participation, with a comprehensive scientific program that includes keynote lectures, oral presentations, and poster sessions. Topics will cover: Sensometrics, Chemometrics, Signal Processing, Experimental Design, Process Control, Risk Analysis, Predictive Microbiology and Risk Assessment, Artificial Intelligence and Big Data, Meta-analysis, and Software Tools. These themes will be addressed both in theoretical frameworks and through practical applications.

In addition to the scientific program, AgroStat 2026 will offer delegates an exceptional opportunity to experience the rich culture and heritage of Dijon. As the capital of the Burgundy–Franche-Comté region, Dijon is a “City of Art and History” with a UNESCO World Heritage-listed area, part of the Climats de Bourgogne. The city features a beautifully preserved, entirely pedestrian city center, with half-timbered houses, Romanesque and Gothic churches, and 17th and 18th-century mansions, showcasing the medieval streets of the former capital of the Dukes of Burgundy. Dijon is also renowned for its culinary heritage, from mustard to snails, crème de cassis, and gingerbread.

The conference will be followed by the annual meeting of the European Sensory Network on October 8th and 9th. On behalf of the Organizing Committee, we look forward to welcoming you to Dijon