2025 Program
SilviLaser 2025 is pleased to offer you a full day of workshops in addition to plenary sessions, keynote speakers and social activities.
Tickets
Registration is open for social events and additional activities until September 10th. Registration for the scientific program is open until and throughout the event.
Special events
In addition to the scientific program, we are excited to offer a full day of workshops, additional social events and a field tour.
Silvilaser 2025 Workshops
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github.com/MapsHD/HDMapping - opensource project for large-scale 3D mapping: precise forestry use case
This workshop introduces an open-source solution for large-scale 3D forest mapping using a lightweight handheld LiDAR system. Participants will learn how to process terrestrial LiDAR data, collected from open source lidar systems, to generate detailed point clouds and explore tools like SLAM, LiDAR odometry, and segmentation for precise forestry applications.
Presented by Dr Janusz Bedkowski
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Introducing web-based data open storage, data access and AI-based analysis with 3dtrees.earth & deadtrees.earth
Participants will be introduced to two open-access platforms designed for large-scale forest monitoring using community-sourced 2D and 3D forest data and artificial intelligence to extract key forestry attributes. The workshop includes hands-on activities such as uploading forest data, using web-based tools for analysis, and contributing to dataset development through annotation.
Presented by Mr Kilian Gerberding
Universität Freiburg -
Ground-based lidar for precision forestry and national forest inventories
This workshop explores various three-dimensional point clouds from ground-based LiDAR systems – terrestrial, handheld, and low-cost sensors including iPhone-based tools – for conducting precision and national forest inventory plots. Participants will compare data quality across sensors and experiment with processing tools such as 3DFIN, 3DFoS, FSCT, and similar solutions to assess their effectiveness in extracting tree metrics.
Presented by Dr Martin Mokros
University College, London -
The Interagency Ecosystem Lidar Monitoring Program- Automated TLS Forestry and Structural Ecology Processing and Modeling
The IntELiMon program streamlines forest monitoring using terrestrial LiDAR, enabling rapid plot assessments and next-day data delivery. This workshop introduces its methods and tools to extract structural variables for forestry, ecology and fuel modelling. The session will invite participants to explore key forest metrics and share feedback to enhance the system’s usability and integration.
Presented by Dr Scott Pokswinski
New Mexico Consortium -
Automating Forest Plotting with RIEGL VZ-600i: Static & Kinematic LiDAR for Efficient Forestry Applications
This session will present the capabilities of the RIEGL VZ-600i, a versatile LiDAR scanner operating in both static and kinematic modes. This workshop will demonstrate how advanced LiDAR enables rapid, millimeter-accurate measurements of DBH and canopy structure, streamlining forest data collection and long-term monitoring.
Presented by Bao Ha
Riegl Canada -
ALS processing for forest inventory using LAStools and lidR
This workshop explores how to integrate LAStools and the lidR package for efficient forest inventory production. Participants will learn to access and process lidar files, select regions of interest, and generate key products like DTMs and CHMs. The course covers workflows combining LAStools for tiling, denoising, and ground classification with lidR for forest attribute modeling using area-based and individual tree approaches. Attendees will also work with LAS catalogs, command-line tools, and custom lidR functions for advanced analysis.
Social Events
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Early career event
Monday, September 29
Designed for early-career participants, this informal activity will take place on Monday in the late afternoon, between the final workshop and the icebreaker cocktail. It’s a great opportunity to build your network at the very start of the conference.
Cost: Free (included in registration fees)
Registration required? Yes, limited spots available.
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Ice-breaker
Monday, September 29
Start the conference on a friendly note with our welcome cocktail dinner on Monday night. This informal evening is the perfect chance to meet fellow attendees, reconnect with colleagues, and enjoy light food and drinks in a relaxed atmosphere.
Cost: Free (included in registration fees)
Registration required? Yes, limited spots available.
Guests invited? Yes. -
Banquet dinner
Wednesday, October 1
Join us for an evening to unwind, connect, and celebrate with colleagues from around the world. Held at La Nef in Quebec City's vibrant St-Roch district on Wednesday evening (October 1), the dinner offers a delicious three-course meal, great conversations, and valuable networking opportunities.
Cost: $135.00
Registration required? Yes, limited spots available.
Guests invited? Yes. -
Old town walking tour
Wednesday, October 1
After the final session of presentations and before the conference dinner on Wednesday, join us for a two-hour guided walking tour of Old Quebec, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Participants will be divided into smaller groups to provide a more personalized experience as we explore the city’s rich history and main attractions.
Cost: Free (included in registration fees)
Registration required? Yes, limited spots available.
Guests invited? Yes. -
Field tour
Friday, October 3
Departing from the Convention Centre on Friday October 3, this field trip will take you to Laval University’s campus for a visit to the Centre for Optics, Photonics and Lasers. We’ll then head to the University’s sugar maple research stand before continuing to the renowned Forêt Montmorency – the world’s largest teaching and research forest – for an included lunch, followed by a live demonstration of autonomous vehicles developed by the Northern Robotics Laboratory. More details to come, visit the conference program to be updated.
Cost: $100.00
Registration required? Yes, limited spots available.
Guests invited? Yes.