About AgriBusiness Forum 2019
AgriBusiness Forum 2019 to be held in Serres-Greece 1-2 November 2019 under the topic “The future of agriculture in the digital era” is committed to advancing knowledge for the digitization & digital transformation of the agrifood value chain from seed to fork.
AgriBusiness Forum, agro-technology premier event is focused on boosting innovation, integrating partnerships, enhancing cross-sectoral cooperation and dynamically debating the near-future of the production, processing and distribution of sustainable and value-added agrifood products in Greece, the Balkans and beyond.
AgriBusiness Forum 2019 intriguing agenda features 8 content driven sessions, 50 distinguished speakers from Europe, Greece and the US, and be attended by 250 hi-level delegates of farmers, leading businesses, financial services, innovative scaleups, research, academia and the public sector. It also boosts entrepreneurship and innovation through a Masterclass to be delivered by its designated scientific partners.
- AgriBusiness Forum 2018 highlights video here
Speakers
Mr. Alexandros Chrysafis
Mayor of Serres
Mr. Anastasios Kalantzis
Vice-President, Hellenic Plant Importers & Exporters Association
Dr. Peter Oudemans
Professor, Plant Biology & Pathology, Rutgers University, New Jersey, USA
Mr. Pavlos Satolias
President, New Hellenic Confederation of Agricultural Cooperatives
Agenda
Thursday, October 31st 2019
The Challenge
The Challenge is a pitching and pre-opening event to the AgriBusiness Forum. Τhe Challenge made for the food & agtech scaleups being participants to the Masterclass and focuses on bringing them into the radar of agrifood industry representatives, also promoting innovative products and business value propositions to the public, the delegates and the media.
Registrations | Serres Chamber of Commerce
A conference badge or a valid registration pass, or a personal invitation should be presented at the entrance.
AgriFood Innovation Challenge
Serres Chamber of Commerce, Main conference hall
Networking reception | sponsored by EUROBANK
By invitation or conference badge or a valid registration only
Friday, November 1st 2019
AgriBusiness Forum Day-1:
Day one focuses on boosting innovation and dynamically debating the near-future of the production, processing and distribution of sustainable, profitable and value-added agrifood products.
2019 headline: The Future of Agriculture in the Digital Era
Registrations | Elpida Resort & Spa Hotel
Opening Remarks
Mr. Giannis Balakakis
Chair Organizing Committee AgriBusiness Forum
Mr. Panagiotis Spiropoulos
Vice-Chair Organizing Committee
Mr. Alexandros Chrysafis
Session 1: Precision Agriculture and Artificial Intelligence, factors for value-added farming systems
Dr. Charalambos Kasimis
Dr. Philip Papadopoulos
Dr. Peter Oudemans
Dr. Vasilis Vasiliou
Dr. George Zalidis
Dr. Nikos Tsotsolas
Break
Session 2: Trends, challenges and perspectives in the era of smart livestock farming
Mr. Geert Wilms
2/11: Agro Innovation System: Collaboration between Academia, Farmers and Government
Mr. Georgios Rigas
Mr. Lefteris Gitsas
Dr. Evdokia Krystallidou
Mr. Dimitris Tasioulas
Lunch Break
Session 3: Agrifood products, key for branding destinations and tourism acceleration; Agritourism, driver for rural development
Mr. Harry Theocharis
Mr. Konstantinos Skrekas
Mr. Giannis Balakakis
Chair Organizing Committee AgriBusiness Forum
Mr. Grigoris Tasios
Break
Session 4: New products, services and financial instruments for smart & efficient agribusiness
Dr. Konstantinos Baginetas
Mr. Alexandros Dimitrakopoulos
Ms. Effie Kokoreli
Mr. Tassos Mantagaris
Break
Session 5: The future of plant biodiversity conservation and certification in Greece
Mr. Georgios Stratakos
Dr. Eleni Maloupa
Dr. Anagnostis Argiriou
Mr. Anastasios Kalantzis
Mr. Panagiotis Sainatoudis
Mr. Yiannis Glavakis
Mr. George Kostelenos
Mr. Konstantinos Bakasietas
Networking reception
For conference delegates only
Saturday, November 2nd 2019
AgriBusiness Forum Day-2:
Day 2 focuses on synergies between Academia-Research and Businesses and providing Policies/Perspectives for sustainable agrifood systems in the EU, Greece and the Balkans. The event is concluded with an experiential field visit at Lake Kerkini.
Registrations | Elpida Resort & Spa Hotel
Opening remarks
Lessons Learnt from the AgriFood Traction Tour 2019 to the Netherlands
AgriFood Traction Tour is networking & learning event trips to top agri-destinations about providing knowledge and output assessment in agriculture, horticulture, food technology and deal flows.
AgriFood Traction Tour 2019 went to the Netherlands, Noord Brabant 27-30/8/2019 and conveys meaningful messages from the Dutch agribusiness models.
Ms. Siwarde J. SAP
Sr. Economic Policy Advisor, Embassy of the Netherlands
Session 6: Policies/Perspectives for sustainable agrifood systems in the EU, Greece and the Balkans
Mr. Makis Voridis
Mr. Kostas Karamanlis
Ambassador Michael B. Christides
Ms. Fotini Αrampatzi
Mr. Yanko Ivanov
Break
Session 7: The future of agriculture through synergies between Academia-Research and Businesses
Mr. Gregory W. Pfleger
Mr. Nikos Thymakis
Dr. Dimitrios Vlachos
Mr. Geert Wilms
2/11: Agro Innovation System: Collaboration between Academia, Farmers and Government
Dr. Kostas Karantininis
Session 8: Agrifood actors’ initiatives to address challenges in the competitive agrifood environment
Mr. Christos Meglas
Mr. Christos Yiannakakis
Mr. Pavlos Satolias
Ms. Effie Lazaridou
Mr. Constantinos Michailides
Conference conclusions
Mr. Giannis Balakakis
Chair Organizing Committee AgriBusiness Forum
Field visit at lake Kerkini
Lake Kerkini is one of the most important wetlands in Europe and home of the largest water buffalo colony in Greece.
See the program online: Practical Info/Field Visit.
Return to Serres
End of AgriBusiness Forum 2019