Programme day 3 - 18 march

Day 3

The IoF2020 legacy 

panel Session

13.00 – 14.00

Policy Recommendations for the future of Digitalization in Agriculture

Day 3: The heritage of IoF2020. What are the ecosystems of research and innovation working along the lines of IoF2020, possible new collaborations, upcoming open calls and policy recommendations based on the project findings.

Chair: Grigoris Chatzikostas

Track 1 IoF2020 & SmartAgriHubs

14.00-14.45

1.1: Synergies between IoF2020 & Smart Agri Hubs

Lorena van de Kolk from SmartAgriHubs will join Edwin Hecker to discuss the synergy between the 2 European projects.

Chair: Edwin Hecker

Track 2: IoF2020 and Projects ecosystem

14.00-14.45

2.1: Upcoming Open calls

The IoF2020 ecosystem is composed of running initiatives which are welcoming new ideas and new participants. How to catch these opportunities and continue working with EU funds? This session will present visitors with the upcoming open calls organised by EU projects: - SmartAgriHubs - ATLAS - Demeter - AgROBOfood Learn about the goals, timing, prerequisites and conditions for applying to the open calls.

Chair: Marianna Faraldi

Track 3: What will happen to the knowledge generated ?

14.00-14.45

3.1: Beyond the EU Code of Conduct: how should we tackle the remaining challenges?

Discussion about four persisting concerns related to data sharing. What is the best way to answer them? Key stakeholders provide their views.

Chair: Smone van der Burg

Options for 30 min break

14.45-15.15

Open coffee tables

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Stretch a leg session

Enjoy a well-deserved break by getting a bit of physical activity! Stand up and follow the instructions to avoid any cramps or a painful back.

Coach: Juliette van Noort

Agri quiz

We are all interested in smart farming, agrifood, or other related topics. Put your knowledge to the test and get a chance to win a prize, with our agri-quizz!

Moderated: Houkje Adema & Allard Jellema

open cinema

Visitors are free to visit virtual exhibition arena or open cinema

virtual exhibition arena

Visitors are free to visit virtual exhibition arena or open cinema

Track 1 IoF2020 & SmartAgriHubs

15.15-16.00

1.2: The Smart Agri Hubs Innovation Portal

The SmartAgriHubs innovation portal is a connecting tool. But not just any connecting tool. It connects the wide ensemble of AgriTech actors to all the necessary stakeholders. It activates a network of Digital Innovation Hubs and help users to find each other thanks to its user friendly interface and maps. Cherry on the cake, it's totally free! Learn how to make the most out of it for your business with a simple login.

Chair: Lorena van de Kolk

16.00-16.45

1.3: The role of DIH for IoF2020 community

Frank Berkers (TNO) leads the capacity building for Digital Innovation Hubs in the SmartAgriHubs project. In this session he will discuss the role and value of DIHs for farmers, innovation projects and the innovation ecosystem, and the need for continuous learning, with Lars H. Jensen (Food & Bio Cluster Denmark) and Hazel Peavoy (TSSG). Furthermore, he will explain the “DIH Exchange program”, a SmartAgriHubs program focused on capacity building by sharing experiences between DIHs.

Chair: Frank Berkers

Track 2: IoF2020 and Projects ecosystem

15.15-16.00

2.2: Driving collaboration for EU agritech actors with Open DEI

In this session you will hear on how OPEN DEI supports the Digital Transformation projects in identifying gaps, making common developments and sharing results through activated mechanisms of collaboration such as sectorial working groups and cross-sectorial Task Forces focused on “Data sharing, Data Platforms and Pilot Implementations”. Successful previous experiences will be presented, based on the topic of data sharing and its importance in the agrifood sector.

Chair: Marianna Faraldi

16.00-16.45

2.3: Collaborate with EURAKNOS & EUREKA: for an EU-wide digital knowledge reservoir for agricultures

Building an EU multi-actor community to achieve long-term impact and sustainability: In this session, core project partners of the EU H2020 multi-actor project EURAKNOS will present key outputs, results and recommendations such as the EURAKNOS Explorer's Guide for Thematic Networks and other multi-actor projects. Furthermore, the link to sister project EUREKA will be made, which builds on the prototype and proof of concept to scale up the scope of the platform to all multi-actor projects.

Chair: Maria Gernert (OrganicsEurope)

Track 3: What will happen to the knowledge generated ?

15.15-16.00

3.2: Accessing the results: the IoF2020 Use Case catalogue

Synthesizing research findings to demonstrate the benefits of technological innovation through an accessible communication approach, thereby bridging the gaps between researchers, the public, consortium, policy-makers, and technology providers.

Chair: Manuel Winter

16.00-16.45

3.3: Accessing the results: the IoF2020 IoT catalogue

Debate about strategies and supporting tools for an effective outreaching of European agri-food innovations (EU projects’ results) and the key role of the IoF2020 IoT-Catalogue to support this goal.

Chair: Bruno Almeida (Unparallel)

Closing plenary

16.45 - 17.00

Conclusion of day 3 - Wrap up

Chair: George Beers

Virtual exhibition arena

Visitors are free to visit virtual exhibition arena or open cinema

Evening options

17.15 - open end

Open coffee tables

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open cinema

Visitors are free to visit virtual exhibition arena or open cinema

Virtual exhibition arena

Visitors are free to visit virtual exhibition arena or open cinema