Every year, thousands of researchers, industry leaders, and academics gather for CANVAS, the joint annual meeting of the American Society of Agronomy, the Crop Science Society of America, and the Soil Science Society of America. With nearly 4,000 attendees, the conference is one of the world’s leading forums for sharing ideas, discovering new technologies, and advancing agricultural and environmental science. For Qubit Systems, attending CANVAS is always an easy decision. Our instrumentation aligns closely with the needs of crop scientists, soil researchers, plant physiologists, and agricultural innovators from around the globe.
Why We Attended CANVAS
CANVAS brings together the top minds and institutions working to improve global food systems and environmental sustainability. With so many researchers focused on plant physiology, soil gas dynamics, nitrogen fixation, and crop performance, it is the ideal place to share Qubit’s latest technologies. The conference also provides a rare opportunity to connect with peers from academia and industry, making it possible to build collaborations, exchange knowledge, and identify new opportunities for integrated research systems.
Insights and Meaningful Connections
One of the most rewarding aspects of CANVAS is interacting with companies and researchers whose work complements our own. If a client requires an analyser that Qubit does not manufacture, there is a good chance we will find a suitable technology partner at CANVAS. Learning about these complementary products helps us design customised systems that incorporate the best tools available, even beyond our own catalog.
The seminars and poster sessions are always highlights as well. They offer a window into current trends and advances in crop and soil science, and they help us identify ways in which Qubit technology can move the field forward. It is always especially gratifying to meet clients in person and hear how Qubit’s instrumentation has helped them conduct high-quality research. These conversations are a powerful reminder of why we do what we do.
Showcasing Qubit Technology
Our featured technologies for CANVAS 2025 included:
- NF1LP Nitrogenase Activity Package
The only system that can monitor nitrogen fixation rates non-invasively and continuously. - SR1LP Soil Respirometry Package
An affordable, flexible system for measuring soil CO₂ exchange both in the field and in the lab, with the ability to measure additional gases such as methane. - CO650 Plant CO₂ Analysis Package
Our best-selling system for measuring photosynthesis and transpiration in leaves, whole plants, or plant populations inside controlled environment chambers.
A key advantage of these packages is their modular design, which allows components to be shared among systems. This flexibility reduces cost and allows researchers to configure setups that meet their exact needs.
Qubit also displayed a range of gas analyzers, sensors, handheld fluorescence and reflectance tools, and tower-mounted ROX, NOX, and FLOX systems for remote crop monitoring throughout the growing season. Each technology is designed to help agronomists and soil scientists assess plant stress, track recovery, and monitor physiological performance at both small and large scales.
A Booth With… Nothing in It
CANVAS 2025 was held in Salt Lake City, home of stunning mountain views, a thriving research community, and, as some would have it, a long list of supposed restrictions involving coffee, dancing, alcohol, and general merriment. These rumours were, of course, wildly exaggerated.
What was not exaggerated, unfortunately, was the fact that Qubit’s booth materials were stuck in US Customs. No backdrop. No instruments. No display equipment. Just one Qubit representative and a lot of empty carpet.
With a little creativity, an emergency run to Office Depot, and a whiteboard purchased out of sheer necessity, the booth was transformed into something functional, if not exactly glamorous. Brochure stands held the fort, and the whiteboard became a rotating source of amusement for delegates, complete with changing messages throughout the conference. Despite the minimalist setup, the conversations and interactions at the booth were lively and productive.
Gratitude and Acknowledgments
Qubit Systems would like to extend sincere thanks to the organizers and partner societies behind CANVAS 2025:
- The American Society of Agronomy
- The Crop Science Society of America
- The Soil Science Society of America
- Agronomy Canada
We are grateful for the opportunity to connect with so many dedicated researchers and professionals. Despite a booth that started with absolutely nothing in it, the conversations, collaboration opportunities, and enthusiasm made CANVAS 2025 a memorable and worthwhile event.
