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- Food-systems at the crossroads of geoeconomic and geopolitical turbulence
- The earth under pressure for feeding 9-Bio people consuming 4 trillion m³ of water annually
- Climate disruption, supply chains, decarbonization, energy disorder, 900-Mio people without food, 1-Bio tons of food wasted
- Farmers of multiple levels: traditional, modern, entrepreneurial, and subsidy-dependent
When? Wednesday 18 & Thursday 19 March 2026
Where? Agricultural University of Athens
Who? International & Greece’s executives & experts from the academic, business, diplomatic, and agri-food sectors
Registration: https://agribusinessforum.org/2026abf-athens/
The 8th International AgriBusiness Forum 18 & 19 March 2026 — in figures
What’s NEW in 2026? B2B Roundtables
Key vendors & sponsors meet innovative producers and SMEs for targeted presentations and exploitation of bilateral cooperation, in the context of modern (agro-)entrepreneurship. Participation is available to only 20 SMEs (upon request and subject to availability).
How B2B meetings working? https://agribusinessforum.org/2026abf-athens/b2b-meetings-explained/
How about Sponsorships?
8 flexible categories to satisfy your needs
– Conference & B2B Roundtables: Platinum | Gold
– Conference only: Platinum | Gold | Silver | Bronze
– B2B only: Platinum | Gold
Key Partners
Agricultural University of Athens | CSR Hellas | EPLO | V.C. Constantakopoulos Foundation | Israel-Greece Chamber of Commerce & Industry
AgriBusiness Forum in Action
8 years, 13 conferences, 2 masterclasses & challenges on innovation, 2 Agrifood traction tours, 7000+ attendees, 500+ speakers, committed to advance knowledge & best practices towards viable, resilient, and profitable food systems.
Stay tuned:
– https://agribusinessforum.org
– https://agribusinessforum.org/2026abf-athens/
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High-level working meeting, 9/12/2025, on the New European Directive on Soil Monitoring & Resilience
AgriBusiness Forum, in collaboration with ELGO-Demeter, the Agricultural University of Athens, the Hellenic Space Center, and the i-BEC Interbalkan Environment Centre, organized a high-level working meeting on Tuesday, 9/12/2025, on the topic: “The New European Directive on Soil Monitoring and Resilience” (SML).
As 61% of the EU territory suffers severe soil degradation, this new directive, released in late October 2025, sets targets, definitions, and rules for assessing soil health, sustainable soil management, and remediation of contaminated areas.
The scope of the aforementioned meeting was to delve into “SML” requirements, the monitoring framework, the integration into the current and new C.A.P., the management of energy footprint, also to assess the impact on the overall ecosystem, including farming, processing, distribution, and consumption of agricultural products.
The meeting was conducted by Mr. Giannis Balakakis, Chair of the AgriBusiness Forum, while keynote speakers have been:
- Emmanuel Flemetakis, Vice-Rector, Agricultural University of Athens
- Thomas Bartzanas, Vice-Rector, Agricultural University of Athens
- Panos Panagos, Project Leader EU Soil Observatory, European Commission
- Georgios Zalidis, Professor Em. Aristotle University, A-VP OPEKEPE
- Paraskevi Chantzi, Head of Research & Innovation, i-BEC
- Vasileios Takavakoglou, Sr. Researcher, Soil & Water Resources, ELGO-Demeter
- Dimitris Bliziotis, Earth Observation Program Manager, Hellenic Space Center
- Konstantinos Karyotis, Head of New Technologies & Spectral Data, i-BEC
The meeting was held at the Agricultural University of Athens and was attended, upon invitation, by designated representatives from Ministries, Organizations, Associations, Banks, and the Diplomatic Corps.
Given the stressful challenges burdening Greece’s farm sector and the overall impact on the agrifood value chain, we would like to inform you that the 8th International AgriBusiness Forum is being rescheduled on March 18 & 19, 2026.
The 8th International AgriBusiness Forum on “The agri & food sector in the New geopolitical environment”, will be held on 18-19/3/2026 at the Agricultural University of Athens, highlighting the geopolitical & environmental disruptions and their impacts on agri-food systems in Greece and the world.
In 6 key plenary sessions, distinguished executives from the academic, business, diplomatic, and agricultural sectors will delve into productivity, resilience, and food security in times of increased uncertainty.
Furthermore, as of the 8th AgriBusiness Forum we are glad to introduce the module of B2B roundtables.
Key vendors meet innovative producers & SMEs presenting solutions and collaboration opportunities on agrifood next in green & digital era.
Steering partners: Agricultural University of Athens, CSR Hellas, EPLO, CVF Constantopoulos Foundation
AgriBusiness Forum in action: 8 years, 13 conferences, 2 masterclasses & challenges on innovation, 2 Agrifood traction tours, 7000+ attendees, 500+ speakers, committed to advance knowledge & best practices towards viable, resilient, and profitable food systems.
Stay tuned:
– https://agribusinessforum.org
– https://agribusinessforum.org/2026abf-athens/
The Thessaly AgriBusiness Forum 2025, highlighting “The Future of Thessaly’s agriculture in the Green & Digital Era” convened on September 30 – October 1, 2025, at the Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa. Co-organized by the Geo Routes Institute NPO, the Region of Thessaly, the Municipality of Larissa, and the Chamber of Larissa, also in cooperation with the Association of Industries of Thessaly & Central Greece and the Thessalian Enterprises & Industries Association, the Forum brought together high-level stakeholders to address sectoral challenges, promote strategic growth, and facilitate international collaboration.
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“Το μέλλον του αγροδιατροφικού τομέα της Θεσσαλίας στην ψηφιακή & πράσινη εποχή” ξεδιπλώθηκε στην διάρκεια του Thessaly AgriBusiness Forum 2025. Το κεντρικό μήνυμα του Δρ. Φανη Γέμτου, στην 8η συνεδρία:
«Η σημερινή (και μελλοντική) παραγωγική γεωργία της Θεσσαλίας βρίσκεται σε κίνδυνο κατάρρευσης από έλλειψη αρδευτικού νερού (σε συνδυασμό με τους κινδύνους πλημμυρών). Μοναδική λογική λύση η δημιουργία ταμιευτήρων περιμετρικά της πεδιάδας αποθήκευσης του νερού των χειμερινών κατακρημνισμάτων (ΣΔΛΑΠ). Διαφορετικά πρέπει να μειωθούν οι αρδευόμενες εκτάσεις κατά τουλάχιστον 30% με αντίστοιχη μείωση του αγροτικού εισοδήματος. Διατήρηση της σημερινή κατάστασης δεν είναι βιώσιμη και θα οδηγήσει σε ερημοποίηση της Θεσσαλίας»
“Το μέλλον του αγροδιατροφικού τομέα της Θεσσαλίας στην ψηφιακή & πράσινη εποχή” ξεδιπλώθηκε στην διάρκεια του Thessaly AgriBusiness Forum 2025. Το κεντρικό μήνυμα του Γιώργου Ποντίκα, στην 1η συνεδρία: «Η συνεισφορά των εταιριών αγροτικών εφοδίων, καθώς και των καταστημάτων από τα οποία προμηθεύονται οι Έλληνες αγρότες, είναι πολύ σημαντική. Εταιρείες και καταστήματα χρηματοδοτούν την αγροτικό κόσμο με πιστώσεις άνω του 1 δις ευρώ κάθε χρόνο, και αναλαμβάνουν όλα τα ρίσκα των καθυστερήσεων πληρωμών ή/και των πολύ χαμηλών τιμών των αγροτικών προϊόντων». Και η ερώτηση είναι: πως θα υπήρχαν αγροτικές καλλιέργειες χωρίς αυτό το 1 δις € που επιφορτίζεται ο κλάδος των εταιριών των αγροτικών εφοδίων?
“Το μέλλον του αγροδιατροφικού τομέα της Θεσσαλίας στην ψηφιακή & πράσινη εποχή” ξεδιπλώθηκε στην διάρκεια του Thessaly AgriBusiness Forum 2025. Το κεντρικό μήνυμα του Δρ. Κυριάκου Ποζρικίδη, στην 1η συνεδρία: «Οι εκθέσεις είναι οι σύγχρονες πύλες της εξωστρέφειας, εκεί όπου η ελληνική δημιουργικότητα συναντά τον κόσμο. Οι εκθεσιακοί φορείς γίνονται στρατηγικοί εταίροι ανάπτυξης, μετατρέποντας το τοπικό brand κάθε περιοχής σε παγκόσμιο διαβατήριο εμπιστοσύνης, επενδύσεων και συνεργασιών. Από την περιφέρεια στο διεθνές προσκήνιο, με όχημα τη συλλογική ταυτότητα της Ελλάδας.»
“The Future of Thessaly agriculture in the Green & Digital Era” unveiled in Thessaly AgriBusiness Forum 2025. Dr. Kyriakos Pozrikidis key-message from his intervention at Chapter-1: “Exhibitions are the modern gateways of extroversion, where Greek creativity meets the world. Exhibition organizers evolve into strategic partners of growth, turning each region’s brand into a global passport of trust, investment, and collaboration. From the regions to the global stage, powered by Greece’s collective identity and ambition.”
“The Future of Thessaly agriculture in the Green & Digital Era” unveiled in Thessaly AgriBusiness Forum 2025. The Ambassador of Bangladesh to Greece, HE Ms. Nahida Rahman Shumona key-message from his intervention at Chapter-8: “Over 30,000 Bangladeshis live in Greece, with nearly half working in agriculture, especially in Manolada, Kalamata, and Lappa, where they help grow strawberries, harvest olives, and maintain fields. Bangladesh offers a vast market and advanced agro-processing. Greece excels in horticulture, greenhouse farming, and EU logistics. Together, we can modernize agri-food systems, improve labor mobility, and boost productivity. We invite Greece to collaborate in:
-Climate-resilient infrastructure: Durable storage, irrigation, and transport.
-Agri-tech innovation hubs: Joint research and scalable solutions.
Let’s cultivate resilience, innovation, and shared prosperity. Long live Greece-Bangladesh friendship”
“The Future of Thessaly agriculture in the Green & Digital Era” was unveiled in Thessaly AgriBusiness Forum 2025. Dr. Fotios Tekos’ key-message from his intervention at Chapter-5: “Science and innovation can provide measurable added value to Greek agri-food products. Through reliable analyses and documented data, we can turn quality into evidence, supporting sustainability and promoting products with verified health claims and strong identity in high-value markets”