Douma Vital Farm

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Douma Vital Farm & Restaurant

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Crafting Organic Excellence  Through Tradition and Innovation

Where the mountains meet the plains of Thessaly, the Doumas Family Farm tells a story of land, life, and flavor.

Spread across 4,000 acres of rolling, fenced pastureland in Megalo Eleftherochori, our animals live as nature intended – roaming freely, grazing on seasonal forage, and following the rhythms of the earth. Their nourishment is pure: organic feed, wild grasses, and the fruits of the land, untouched by hormones or preservatives.

Our roots run deep. Since the 1960s, three generations have carried forward a vision that blends heritage with innovation. Today, Douma Vital Farm stands as the only bison breeder in Greece – and one of the very few in Europe – while also leading in the organic raising of Greek Black pigs and Murciano-Granadina goats. Every cut, every delicacy tells the story of integrity, nutritional richness, and unforgettable taste.

From our land, these products travel to discerning tables across Greece and abroad

– found in organic markets, fine delicatessens, and select retailers. In Larissa, our restaurant and delicatessen offer a true farm-to-table experience, where recipes draw from the bounty of our fields and the skill of trusted Greek artisans. Each plate is paired exclusively with Greek wines, with a special tribute to the vineyards of Thessaly.

More than a farm, Douma Vital Farm is a philosophy – one that honors the soil, treasures the animals, and celebrates the flavors that can only be born from patience, care, and respect.


Douma Vital Farm Restaurant The Art of the Farm on Your Plate

In the heart of Larissa, Douma Vital Farm Restaurant embodies a singular philosophy: food as an authentic experience, with its origins in the land and its destination in pure enjoyment. The space strikes a delicate balance between rustic charm and contemporary elegance, drawing inspiration from nature and the heritage of the Douma family.

An open kitchen reveals the full creative process, inviting guests to witness every stage of preparation. A refined bar and subtle decorative animal mounts tell the story of the farm’s legacy, while wide glass panels open fully to merge indoors and outdoors, letting the vibrant energy of the city become part of the experience.

Across the way, the more private dining room features a grand wooden table, perfect for memorable gatherings. Earthy tones, natural materials, and nods to the Thessalian landscape create an atmosphere of warmth and understated luxury.

 

The Taste of Authenticity

The restaurant’s cuisine is the farm itself, brought to the table. American bison, Greek black pork, and Murciano-Granadina goat — all organically raised with complete traceability — travel directly from pasture to plate. Recipes, rooted in Greek tradition, highlight the purity and character of each ingredient, prepared with techniques that honour both seasonality and authenticity.

Recognised by the FNL Guide as Larissa’s first dedicated meat-focused restaurant, Douma Vital Farm has set new standards for true meat lovers. Here, meat is not simply served — it is celebrated.

 

The Cellar

With over 130 labels of Greek wines, the wine list places special emphasis on the vineyards of Thessaly and the rare selections of the Hellenic Small Wineries Association. Each food and wine pairing is carefully curated, creating an experience where gastronomy and winemaking meet in perfect harmony.

ABF2025 ATHENS

About Thessaly AgriBusiness Forum 2025

Thessaly AgriBusiness Forum 2025, entitled “The Future of Thessaly agriculture in Green & Digital Era”, will be held on 30 September-2 October 2025 at the Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa, in cooperation with the Region of Thessaly and the Municipality of Larissa. It will feature 9 sessions and 60 speakers from Greece & beyond, gathering businesses, farmers, cooperatives, academia, and policymakers to delve into meaningful dialogue & debates for the future of Thessaly’s agriculture.

Speakers

Dr. Kyriakos Pozrikidis

Managing Director, TIF-Helexpo

Ms. Ismini Papakirillou

Chief Executive Officer, Hellenic Development Bank

Mr. Antonis Politis

Director Communications, Agricultural Cooperative of Zagora-Pelion

Mr. Alexandros Dimitrakopoulos

Mandate Manager Greece-Cyprus, European Investment Fund

Agenda

Tuesday 30/9/2025

13.30-14.00

Welcome remarks

photoDr. Demetrios Kouretas

Governor of Thessaly

photoMr. Giannis Balakakis

Chair AgriBusiness Forum
14.00-15.30

Chapter-1: Financial Instruments, Primary sector & Tourism, Exports

Agrifood & tourism integration; Branding maturity; SMEs access to global markets; Agricultural inputs/environmental safety; Funding and Banks

photoMr. George Pontikas

President HCPA, Managing Director Syngenta Hellas

photoMs. Anastasia Adamopoulou

Vice Governor Tourism, Region of Thessaly

photoMr. Dimitris Tsetsilas

Vice Governor Primary Sector & Agricultural Economy, Region of Thessaly

photoMr. Alexandros Dimitrakopoulos

Mandate Manager Greece-Cyprus, European Investment Fund

photoDr. Kyriakos Pozrikidis

Managing Director, TIF-Helexpo

Moderator

photoDr. Angeliki Kavga

Professor, Agricultural Science, University of Patras

Moderator

photoMr. Anthony Papayannides

Journalist
15.30-16.00

Break

16.00-17.30

Chapter-2: Value chains’ responsible & sustainable entrepreneurship

Chambers-Associations and development; Financing-Entrepreneurship & ESGs; Clusters & incubators; Human/labor workforce upskilling & reskilling; Key-players’ strategies

photoMs. Alexandra Palli-Giannakopoulou

Chair of the Board, CSR HELLAS | Chair at Kithairon Farms S.A.

photoMr. Christos Giakouvis

President , Chamber of Larissa

photoMr. Panos Tournavitis

CEO & Executive member of the BoD, Karditsa Cooperative Bank LLC

photoMs. Ioanna-Alexandra Saitis

CEO Intercomm Foods SA, General Secretary of Association of Thessalian Enterprises & Industries

photoMs. Ismini Papakirillou

Chief Executive Officer, Hellenic Development Bank

photoMr. Stelios Sarantis

President Hellenic Dairies SA, BoD member Association of Industries of Thessaly & Central Greece

Moderator

photoMr. Xenophon Kappas

General Director, Captain Vassilis & Carmen Konstantakopoulos Foundation

Moderator

photoMr. Sotiris Polyzos

General Manager, TRT News
17.30-18.00

Break

18.00-19.30

Chapter-3: Executive Roundtable “Policy talks”

Parties’ priorities for Thessaly’s agricultural sector (subsidies, irrigation, water management, cooperatives); Rural entrepreneurship, demographic regeneration; Farmers’ access to markets, knowledge and technology; Long-term vision & strategy for Greece’s agriculture

Panelists are solely from political parties having served at State’s administration

photoMr. Christos Kellas

Deputy Minister of Agriculture Rural Development & Food

photoMr. Sokratis Famellos

President, SYRIZA-Progressive Alliance

Moderator

photoMr. Anthony Papayannides

Journalist

Moderator

photoMr. Sotiris Polyzos

General Manager, TRT News
19:30 - 20:30

Delegates' networking reception at the venue

21.00-22.30

Speakers & Partners off-site welcome reception (by invitation only)

Wednesday 1/10/2025

10.00-10.30

Welcome remarks

photoMr. Giannis Balakakis

Chair AgriBusiness Forum

photoMr. Athanasios Mamakos

Mayor of Larissa
10.30-12.00

Chapter-4: Transformative Innovation: Towards a development roadmap for Thessaly AgriFood Sector

Smart Specialization; Agrifood Complex; Regional Innovation Policy; Systemic Approaches; Multilevel Governance

photoDr. Stathis Arapostathis

Professor, National & Kapodistrian University of Athens

photoMr. Panayiotis Kalfountzos

Managing Director, Thessaly Agricultural Cooperative ThesGi

photoMr. Antonis Politis

Director Communications, Agricultural Cooperative of Zagora-Pelion

photoDr. Dimitris Goussios

Professor, Planning & Rural Development

photoDr. Dimitris Vlachostergios

Director, Institute of Industrial & Forage Crops, ELGO-DIMITRA

Moderator

photoDr. Yiannis Tolias

Managing Partner, Innovatia Systems

Moderator

photoDr. Dimitrios Stavridis

Director General of Agricultural Economy & Veterinary Services, Thessaly Region
12.00-12.30

Break

12.30-14.00

Chapter-5: Innovation, Synergies, New Technologies in primary production

Added value products; The triple helix between farming-academia-business sectors; AI & digital technologies from production to consumption; The future of precision farming

photoMr. Vaios Ganis

Winemaker, Vaios Ganis Organic Wines

photoMr. Geert Wilms

Director, LIB/ZLTO (South Holland Farmers Organization)

photoDr. Fotios Tekos

CEO, FoodOxys

photoMr. Dimitris Rousseas

President Hellenic Fertilizers Association, General Manager ΚNE BRANDT

photoMr. Nikos Gousios

President, Enipeas Cooperative

Moderator

photoMr. Xenophon Kappas

General Director, Captain Vassilis & Carmen Konstantakopoulos Foundation

Moderator

photoDr. Nikolaos Asproulis

Dpt. Director, Volos Academy for Theological Studies
14.00-14.30

Break

14.30-16.00

Chapter-6: Livestock & Dairy industry, Biosafety

Animal diseases & biosafety; Illegal imports; Livestock subsidies; Feed resilience in times of crises; High-quality animal products & exports

photoDr. Ioannis Kaimakamis

Cattle Breeding Farmer, Agribusiness Consultant-Grant Thornton | Executive Vice President OPEKEPE

photoMr. Alexandros Triantafyllou

Vice-President VIOZOKAT SA

photoMs. Ioanna Karra

Breeder & Co-Founder, Stalos farm

photoMr. Yiannis Bouras

President, Hellenic Pig Farmers Association

photoMs. Vicki Douma

CEO Douma Vital Farm | Bio Breeding Farmer

photoMr. Panagiotis Tsiampalis

Operations Director, Veterinary Public Health, Region of Thessaly

Moderator

photoDr. Angeliki Kavga

Professor, Agricultural Science, University of Patras

Moderator

photoMr. Anthony Papayannides

Journalist
16.00-16.30

Break

16.30-18.00

Chapter-7: Water management, Climate, Environment, Energy

Measures to address water scarcity in Thessaly; Climate crisis, agricultural production, adaptation; Critical infrastructure for Thessaly agriculture: Circular economy-energy autonomy in agricultural facilities

photoDr. Theofanis Gemtos

Professor Em., Farm Mechanization, Thessaly University

photoDr. Konstantinos Tsimpoukas

Professor Agribusiness Management, Agricultural University of Athens

photoDr. Nicholas Dercas

Professor Agricultural University of Athens, President Thessaly Water Management Organization SA

photoMr. Vasileios Moraitis

Operations Manager, APOSTEIROSI SA (c/o Helector-Motor Oil group), BoD member Association of Industries of Thessaly & Central Greece

photoDr. Alex Papachatzis

Head, Dep. Agricultural Agrotechnology, Thessaly University

Moderator

photoMr. George Pontikas

President HCPA, Managing Director Syngenta Hellas

Moderator

photoDr. Athanasios Loukas

Professor of Hydrology & Water Resources, Aristotle University
18.00-18.15

Break

18.15-19.30

Chapter-8: Executive Roundtable “Thessaly meets the world”

Thessaly’s profile abroad; Invest in know-how transferability to Thessaly; EU green transition and Thessaly; Cross-border opportunities & cooperation; Thessaly agrifood connection with high-quality tourism; Labor workforce

photoDr. Demetrios Kouretas

Governor of Thessaly

photoHE. Arif Mammadov

Ambassador of Azerbaijan to Greece

photoHE. Nahida Rahman Shumona

Ambassador of the People's Republic of Bangladesh

photoHE. Timur Sultangozhin

Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Greece

Moderator

photoMr. Giannis Balakakis

Chair AgriBusiness Forum

Moderator

photoMr. Anthony Papayannides

Journalist
19.30-20.30

End of the programme, Delegates' networking reception at the venue

21.00-22.30

Speakers & Partners off-site welcome reception (by invitation only)

Thursday 2/10/2025

10.30-15.00

Field visit programme

The technical fiield-visit will take place at Enipeas Agricultural Cooperative, Farsala
For the detailed program and information for participation, visit online PRACTICAL INFORMATION - FIELD VISIT

Remarks

  • Participation: with a registration fee. E-registration and accreditation are required
  • Setup: Panel discussion. Audience setup: theater
  • Official language: Greek with simultaneous translation to/from English

Platinum Sponsors

Sponsors

Supporters

Steering Partners

Expertise Partners

Auspices

Co-Organizor

Organizor

Venue Information

Conference Venue

Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa

Travel Information

Getting to/from Larissa

25ABF25-Thessaly Travel Information

Travel Information

  1. Arriving by airplane to Greece and then getting to Larissa

A1. Arriving to Athens 

Athens is accessible by airplane from more than 130 countries and serves as the gateway to the amazing Greek islands and other mainland destinations. The award-winning Athens International Airport – AIA (Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport) is located about 30 km (18 miles) east of the city center. You may find out more regarding flights to Athens below:

To get to the venue you may consider following alternatives (AgriBusiness Forum has no responsibility on any means of transport)

 

A2. Arriving to Thessaloniki

Thessaloniki international Airport “Makedonia” is the third-largest airport in Greece, and is located 13 km southeast of the city. It is a gateway to Chalkidiki, and numerous cities in the region of Central Macedonia.

To get to the venue you may consider following alternatives (AgriBusiness Forum has no responsibility on any means of transport)

From Athens: Buses leave from Athens bus station to Larissa, 6 times a day. Duration: 4 ½ hrs. Tickets & Schedules here

From Thessaloniki: Buses leave from Thessaloniki’s bus station to Larissa, 10 times a day. Duration: 2 hrs. Tickets & Schedules here

There are many rent a car companies offering low budget vehicles for getting to the venue.

  • The distance from Athens International airport to the venue is 330 klms (3h45mins)
  • The distance from Thessaloniki International airport to Larissa is 150 klms (1h45mins)

 

The route is highway with tolls.

Β. Visa Information & Requirements

Visa regulations depend on your nationality and country of origin. Please contact your local Hellenic Embassy / Consulate for full and official instructions on the specific visa regulations and application procedures that apply to you. It is the responsibility of the participant to obtain a visa, if so required.

If uncertain on what concerns your Visa Requirements, kindly visit this online link for more  information.

C. Letter of Invitation

Individuals need an official Letter of Invitation which can be requested upon registration to the forum. Such a Letter of Invitation shall be provided within a week of its request and following the payment of your registration. The Letter of Invitation does not financially commit the forum’s organizers in any way. All expenses incurred in relation to the Conference are at the delegate’s sole responsibility.

25ABS25 -Thessaly Field Visit

Thessaly AgriBusiness Forum 2025

Field Visit Program

Enipeas Agricultural Cooperative, Farsala


The Agricultural Cooperative of Farsala Province “ENIPEAS” was established in 2017 at Mikro Evydrio and operates across the wider region of Farsala. Its foundation was driven by the cooperative spirit and the shared vision of local producers to overcome the challenges facing the agricultural sector, promote their products at competitive prices, thereby enhancing both the value of their work and their position in the market. Today, the Cooperative consists of more than 100 members, most of whom actively participate in 5 groups: Cow’s Milk, Cotton, Cereals, Industrial Tomato, and Pulses. Enipea’s mission is to strengthen agricultural cooperation among new and older farmers and promote the economic and social development of the Farsala region. A.C. ENIPEAS has achieved measurable qualitative and quantitative results, and stands well-prepared to address the challenges of Greek or European agriculture at technological & social levels.

Enipea’s Cooperative is highly focused on regenerative agriculture, with the guidance and support of the Earthworm Foundation and Terra Thessalia (cluster of the University of Thessaly undergoing a 4 years plan in the region of Farsala and Orchomenos. The interesting results concern the significant improvement of soil fertility, the reduction of fertilizer use, water consumption, etc. Through these results, however, added value is created in the products and, as the Regenerative agriculture cotton has already gained value and is already being exported abroad, the cooperative is proceeding with the expansion of the project to other crops, such as wheat, legumes, and industrial tomatoes with the aim of exporting these products to European countries.

Itinerary:

  • 10h30 departure to Evidrio, Farsala (30′ mins drive from Larissa Imperial hotel)
  • 11h00 arrival, welcome reception, cooperative presentation, Q&A, and discussion
  • 12h00 onsite visit
  • 12h30 light lunch welcome reception offered by Enipeas Cooperative
  • 14h15 end of the field visit program. Return to Larissa.

Remarks

  • Registration is required by Wednesday, 1/10/2025, 13:00, at the conference secretariat.
  • Transportation to and from the Enipeas Cooperative will be by your own vehicle or by coach (courtesy of the “Larissa Public Transports”)
  • Priority for the coach to guests staying at the hotel. Due to limited availability at seats, a reservation is also required.
  • The program is subject to changes/modifications
  • Program starts/ends when the coach arrives/departs to/from Enipeas Cooperative

Useful links

Speakers

Speakers 2025 (A-Z)

Speakers

Ms. Anastasia Adamopoulou

Vice Governor Tourism, Region of Thessaly

Dr. Stathis Arapostathis

Professor, National & Kapodistrian University of Athens

Nikolaos Asproulis

Dr. Nikolaos Asproulis

Dpt. Director, Volos Academy for Theological Studies

Mr. Giannis Balakakis

Chair AgriBusiness Forum

Mr. Yiannis Bouras

President, Hellenic Pig Farmers Association

Dr. Nicholas Dercas

Professor Agricultural University of Athens, President Thessaly Water Management Organization SA

Mr. Alexandros Dimitrakopoulos

Mandate Manager Greece-Cyprus, European Investment Fund

Ms. Vicki Douma

CEO Douma Vital Farm | Bio Breeding Farmer

Mr. Sokratis Famellos

President, SYRIZA-Progressive Alliance

Mr. Vaios Ganis

Winemaker, Vaios Ganis Organic Wines

Dr. Theofanis Gemtos

Professor Em., Farm Mechanization, Thessaly University

Mr. Christos Giakouvis

President , Chamber of Larissa

Mr. Nikos Gousios

President, Enipeas Cooperative

Dr. Dimitris Goussios

Professor, Planning & Rural Development

Dr. Ioannis Kaimakamis

Cattle Breeding Farmer, Agribusiness Consultant-Grant Thornton | Executive Vice President OPEKEPE

Mr. Panayiotis Kalfountzos

Managing Director, Thessaly Agricultural Cooperative ThesGi

Mr. Xenophon Kappas

General Director, Captain Vassilis & Carmen Konstantakopoulos Foundation

Ms. Ioanna Karra

Breeder & Co-Founder, Stalos farm

Dr. Angeliki Kavga

Professor, Agricultural Science, University of Patras

Mr. Christos Kellas

Deputy Minister of Agriculture Rural Development & Food

Dr. Demetrios Kouretas

Governor of Thessaly

Dr. Athanasios Loukas

Professor of Hydrology & Water Resources, Aristotle University

Mr. Athanasios Mamakos

Mayor of Larissa

HE. Arif Mammadov

Ambassador of Azerbaijan to Greece

Mr. Vasileios Moraitis

Operations Manager, APOSTEIROSI SA (c/o Helector-Motor Oil group), BoD member Association of Industries of Thessaly & Central Greece

Ms. Alexandra Palli-Giannakopoulou

Chair of the Board, CSR HELLAS | Chair at Kithairon Farms S.A.

Dr. Alex Papachatzis

Head, Dep. Agricultural Agrotechnology, Thessaly University

Ms. Ismini Papakirillou

Chief Executive Officer, Hellenic Development Bank

Mr. Antonis Politis

Director Communications, Agricultural Cooperative of Zagora-Pelion

Mr. Sotiris Polyzos

General Manager, TRT News

Mr. George Pontikas

President HCPA, Managing Director Syngenta Hellas

Dr. Kyriakos Pozrikidis

Managing Director, TIF-Helexpo

Mr. Dimitris Rousseas

President Hellenic Fertilizers Association, General Manager ΚNE BRANDT

Ms. Ioanna-Alexandra Saitis

CEO Intercomm Foods SA, General Secretary of Association of Thessalian Enterprises & Industries

Mr. Stelios Sarantis

President Hellenic Dairies SA, BoD member Association of Industries of Thessaly & Central Greece

HE. Nahida Rahman Shumona

Ambassador of the People's Republic of Bangladesh

Dr. Dimitrios Stavridis

Director General of Agricultural Economy & Veterinary Services, Thessaly Region

HE. Timur Sultangozhin

Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Greece

Dr. Fotios Tekos

CEO, FoodOxys

Dr. Yiannis Tolias

Managing Partner, Innovatia Systems

Mr. Panos Tournavitis

CEO & Executive member of the BoD, Karditsa Cooperative Bank LLC

Mr. Alexandros Triantafyllou

Vice-President VIOZOKAT SA

Mr. Dimitris Tsetsilas

Vice Governor Primary Sector & Agricultural Economy, Region of Thessaly

Mr. Panagiotis Tsiampalis

Operations Director, Veterinary Public Health, Region of Thessaly

Dr. Konstantinos Tsimpoukas

Professor Agribusiness Management, Agricultural University of Athens

Dr. Dimitris Vlachostergios

Director, Institute of Industrial & Forage Crops, ELGO-DIMITRA

Mr. Geert Wilms

Director, LIB/ZLTO (South Holland Farmers Organization)

Agenda

Conference Agenda

Tuesday 30/9/2025

13.30-14.00

Welcome remarks

photoDr. Demetrios Kouretas

Governor of Thessaly

photoMr. Giannis Balakakis

Chair AgriBusiness Forum
14.00-15.30

Chapter-1: Financial Instruments, Primary sector & Tourism, Exports

Agrifood & tourism integration; Branding maturity; SMEs access to global markets; Agricultural inputs/environmental safety; Funding and Banks

photoMr. George Pontikas

President HCPA, Managing Director Syngenta Hellas

photoMs. Anastasia Adamopoulou

Vice Governor Tourism, Region of Thessaly

photoMr. Dimitris Tsetsilas

Vice Governor Primary Sector & Agricultural Economy, Region of Thessaly

photoMr. Alexandros Dimitrakopoulos

Mandate Manager Greece-Cyprus, European Investment Fund

photoDr. Kyriakos Pozrikidis

Managing Director, TIF-Helexpo

Moderator

photoDr. Angeliki Kavga

Professor, Agricultural Science, University of Patras

Moderator

photoMr. Anthony Papayannides

Journalist
15.30-16.00

Break

16.00-17.30

Chapter-2: Value chains’ responsible & sustainable entrepreneurship

Chambers-Associations and development; Financing-Entrepreneurship & ESGs; Clusters & incubators; Human/labor workforce upskilling & reskilling; Key-players’ strategies

photoMs. Alexandra Palli-Giannakopoulou

Chair of the Board, CSR HELLAS | Chair at Kithairon Farms S.A.

photoMr. Christos Giakouvis

President , Chamber of Larissa

photoMr. Panos Tournavitis

CEO & Executive member of the BoD, Karditsa Cooperative Bank LLC

photoMs. Ioanna-Alexandra Saitis

CEO Intercomm Foods SA, General Secretary of Association of Thessalian Enterprises & Industries

photoMs. Ismini Papakirillou

Chief Executive Officer, Hellenic Development Bank

photoMr. Stelios Sarantis

President Hellenic Dairies SA, BoD member Association of Industries of Thessaly & Central Greece

Moderator

photoMr. Xenophon Kappas

General Director, Captain Vassilis & Carmen Konstantakopoulos Foundation

Moderator

photoMr. Sotiris Polyzos

General Manager, TRT News
17.30-18.00

Break

18.00-19.30

Chapter-3: Executive Roundtable “Policy talks”

Parties’ priorities for Thessaly’s agricultural sector (subsidies, irrigation, water management, cooperatives); Rural entrepreneurship, demographic regeneration; Farmers’ access to markets, knowledge and technology; Long-term vision & strategy for Greece’s agriculture

Panelists are solely from political parties having served at State’s administration

photoMr. Christos Kellas

Deputy Minister of Agriculture Rural Development & Food

photoMr. Sokratis Famellos

President, SYRIZA-Progressive Alliance

Moderator

photoMr. Anthony Papayannides

Journalist

Moderator

photoMr. Sotiris Polyzos

General Manager, TRT News
19:30 - 20:30

Delegates' networking reception at the venue

21.00-22.30

Speakers & Partners off-site welcome reception (by invitation only)

Wednesday 1/10/2025

10.00-10.30

Welcome remarks

photoMr. Giannis Balakakis

Chair AgriBusiness Forum

photoMr. Athanasios Mamakos

Mayor of Larissa
10.30-12.00

Chapter-4: Transformative Innovation: Towards a development roadmap for Thessaly AgriFood Sector

Smart Specialization; Agrifood Complex; Regional Innovation Policy; Systemic Approaches; Multilevel Governance

photoDr. Stathis Arapostathis

Professor, National & Kapodistrian University of Athens

photoMr. Panayiotis Kalfountzos

Managing Director, Thessaly Agricultural Cooperative ThesGi

photoMr. Antonis Politis

Director Communications, Agricultural Cooperative of Zagora-Pelion

photoDr. Dimitris Goussios

Professor, Planning & Rural Development

photoDr. Dimitris Vlachostergios

Director, Institute of Industrial & Forage Crops, ELGO-DIMITRA

Moderator

photoDr. Yiannis Tolias

Managing Partner, Innovatia Systems

Moderator

photoDr. Dimitrios Stavridis

Director General of Agricultural Economy & Veterinary Services, Thessaly Region
12.00-12.30

Break

12.30-14.00

Chapter-5: Innovation, Synergies, New Technologies in primary production

Added value products; The triple helix between farming-academia-business sectors; AI & digital technologies from production to consumption; The future of precision farming

photoMr. Vaios Ganis

Winemaker, Vaios Ganis Organic Wines

photoMr. Geert Wilms

Director, LIB/ZLTO (South Holland Farmers Organization)

photoDr. Fotios Tekos

CEO, FoodOxys

photoMr. Dimitris Rousseas

President Hellenic Fertilizers Association, General Manager ΚNE BRANDT

photoMr. Nikos Gousios

President, Enipeas Cooperative

Moderator

photoMr. Xenophon Kappas

General Director, Captain Vassilis & Carmen Konstantakopoulos Foundation

Moderator

photoDr. Nikolaos Asproulis

Dpt. Director, Volos Academy for Theological Studies
14.00-14.30

Break

14.30-16.00

Chapter-6: Livestock & Dairy industry, Biosafety

Animal diseases & biosafety; Illegal imports; Livestock subsidies; Feed resilience in times of crises; High-quality animal products & exports

photoDr. Ioannis Kaimakamis

Cattle Breeding Farmer, Agribusiness Consultant-Grant Thornton | Executive Vice President OPEKEPE

photoMr. Alexandros Triantafyllou

Vice-President VIOZOKAT SA

photoMs. Ioanna Karra

Breeder & Co-Founder, Stalos farm

photoMr. Yiannis Bouras

President, Hellenic Pig Farmers Association

photoMs. Vicki Douma

CEO Douma Vital Farm | Bio Breeding Farmer

photoMr. Panagiotis Tsiampalis

Operations Director, Veterinary Public Health, Region of Thessaly

Moderator

photoDr. Angeliki Kavga

Professor, Agricultural Science, University of Patras

Moderator

photoMr. Anthony Papayannides

Journalist
16.00-16.30

Break

16.30-18.00

Chapter-7: Water management, Climate, Environment, Energy

Measures to address water scarcity in Thessaly; Climate crisis, agricultural production, adaptation; Critical infrastructure for Thessaly agriculture: Circular economy-energy autonomy in agricultural facilities

photoDr. Theofanis Gemtos

Professor Em., Farm Mechanization, Thessaly University

photoDr. Konstantinos Tsimpoukas

Professor Agribusiness Management, Agricultural University of Athens

photoDr. Nicholas Dercas

Professor Agricultural University of Athens, President Thessaly Water Management Organization SA

photoMr. Vasileios Moraitis

Operations Manager, APOSTEIROSI SA (c/o Helector-Motor Oil group), BoD member Association of Industries of Thessaly & Central Greece

photoDr. Alex Papachatzis

Head, Dep. Agricultural Agrotechnology, Thessaly University

Moderator

photoMr. George Pontikas

President HCPA, Managing Director Syngenta Hellas

Moderator

photoDr. Athanasios Loukas

Professor of Hydrology & Water Resources, Aristotle University
18.00-18.15

Break

18.15-19.30

Chapter-8: Executive Roundtable “Thessaly meets the world”

Thessaly’s profile abroad; Invest in know-how transferability to Thessaly; EU green transition and Thessaly; Cross-border opportunities & cooperation; Thessaly agrifood connection with high-quality tourism; Labor workforce

photoDr. Demetrios Kouretas

Governor of Thessaly

photoHE. Arif Mammadov

Ambassador of Azerbaijan to Greece

photoHE. Nahida Rahman Shumona

Ambassador of the People's Republic of Bangladesh

photoHE. Timur Sultangozhin

Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Greece

Moderator

photoMr. Giannis Balakakis

Chair AgriBusiness Forum

Moderator

photoMr. Anthony Papayannides

Journalist
19.30-20.30

End of the programme, Delegates' networking reception at the venue

21.00-22.30

Speakers & Partners off-site welcome reception (by invitation only)

Thursday 2/10/2025

10.30-15.00

Field visit programme

The technical fiield-visit will take place at Enipeas Agricultural Cooperative, Farsala
For the detailed program and information for participation, visit online PRACTICAL INFORMATION - FIELD VISIT

Remarks

  • Participation: with a registration fee. E-registration and accreditation required
  • Setup: Panel discussion. Audience setup: theater
  • Official language: Greek with simultaneous translation to/from English
  • Interaction: chapters include 20/30-mins dialogue and Q&A session between the panel and the audience
  • Sponsorships opportunities inquiries c/o: Ms. Christina Mangou (mangou@geo-routes.com)

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