Hortico 4.0 hosted the Future Horticulture Forum in Heidelberg on 21 and 22 June. 12 research alliances presented sensor-controlled solutions, data management systems and automation and robotics solutions for future use in horticulture. As a member of the Hortico 4.0 advisory board, Dr Marianne Altmann was involved in the panel discussion on "technical development paths". Further information can be found at www.hortico40.de