Saiwa at DiscoveryX 2026

Each year, DiscoveryX Conference brings together entrepreneurs, researchers, investors, government, and industry leaders to showcase the strength of Ontario’s innovation ecosystem and accelerate the commercialization of cutting-edge technologies. Hosted by the Ontario Centre of Innovation, the event has become Canada’s premier innovation conference and a catalyst for collaboration, partnerships, and real-world impact across sectors such as AI, agriculture, and energy. At this year’s event in Toronto, Saiwa’s presence at the OMAFA booth highlights how applied AI and computer vision are transforming field operations and decision-making across Ag-industries.

At the booth, Dr. Mehdi Sanjari and Dr. Kate Withers Hess are showcasing how Sairone leverages drone imagery and advanced AI to deliver actionable insights across agriculture, turf management, and environmental monitoring. Demonstrations include next-generation drone tools for crop stand counts and emergence assessments, alongside precise mapping of invasive and noxious plants such as European water chestnut and phragmites. Visitors can also explore agronomic weed detection capabilities—including species like Canada fleabane and dandelion—as well as “green-on-green” weed mapping for golf courses. These applications reflect Sairone’s ability to turn raw aerial data into GIS-ready intelligence, supporting faster, more accurate decisions in both agricultural and managed landscapes.

Beyond agriculture, the showcase extends to mining and energy sectors, where Sairone enables scalable monitoring of invasive vegetation for compliance and operational risk reduction. The team is also presenting early detection capabilities for Fusarium in greenhouse bell peppers, developed in collaboration with the Vineland Research and Innovation Centre and the Ontario Centre of Innovation. Together, these use cases demonstrate how Sairone bridges research and real-world deployment—aligning perfectly with the spirit of DiscoveryX, where innovation moves from concept to impact.