End hunger, achieve food security, improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture
Side Events
UN Agenda 2030
AgriBusiness Forum promotes the UN 2030 Agenda, being its activities related with the following SDGs
Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all
Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all
Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all
Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all
Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation
Reduce inequality within and among countries
Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable
Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns
Take action to combat climate change and its impacts
Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss
Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development
Speakers 2022
Speakers
Dr. Konstantinos Aravossis
Secretary General for Forestry, Ministry of Environment & Energy
Mr. Giannis Balakakis
Chair AgriBusiness Forum, President Geo Routes Institute
Dr. Kalliopi Chalkou
Group Food Safety & Suppliers Quality Manager, Coca Cola Hellenic
Mr. Konstantinos Chatzifotis
Manager European Affairs, Motor-Oil Group
Dr. Nikolas E. Farantouris
Jean Monnet Professor of EU Law
Dr. Theofanis Gemtos
Emeritus Professor, Farm Mechanization, Thessaly University
Ms. Tatiana Giemelou
Head Business Development sector, National Bank of Greece
Mr. Lambros Kalarrytis
Journalist, Parapolitika
Dr. Ilias Kalfas
Project Leader, American Farm School & Coordinator of the InoFA Cluster
Ms. Christiana Kalogirou
Secretary General, Ministry of Agriculture & Food
Mr. Georgios Karakatsanis
Natural Resource and Environmental Economist, Evotropia Ecological Finance Architectures
Dr. Charalambos Kasimis
Professor Emeritus, Department of Agricultural Economics & Rural Development, Agricultural University of Athens
Mr. Michalis Katrinis
Head of Parliamentary Group, “PASOK-KINAL’’
Mr. Simos Kedikoglou
Deputy Minister, Ministry of Rural Development & Food
Dr Stathis Klonaris
Professor of Agricultural Economy & Development, Agricultural University of Athens
Dr. Phoebe Koundouri
Co-Chair SDSN Europe, Professor Athens University of Economics & Business
Dr. Demetrios Kouretas
Professor, Animal Physiology & Toxicology, Thessaly University
Dr. Apostolos Koutinas
Ass. Professor, Food Science & Human Nutrition, Agricultural University of Athens
Dr. Athanasios Kyriazis
Secretary General for Research and Innovation
Mr. Evangelos Lytras
Chief Executive Officer, GRP Ventures
Dr. Philip Papadopoulos
Director, InoFA cluster Support Office
Mr. Nikos Papathanasis
Alternate Minister, Ministry of Development and Investments
Mr. Anthony D. Papayannides
Journalist, General Manager Economia Group
Mr. Robert van Rijssen
Policy Officer, Farm to Fork Unit, DG-Sante, European Commission
Mr. Pavlos Satolias
President, National Union of Agricultural Cooperatives
Mr. Gijs Schilthuis
Head of Unit for Policy Perspectives, European Commission DG-AGRI
Major General Dimitrios Sideridis
Major General, Commander of the Hellenic National Meteorological Service
Dr. George N. Skaracis
Professor Emeritus, Agricultural University of Athens
Dr. George Stylios
Deputy Minister of Rural Development and Food
Professor, Petteri Taalas
Secretary-General, WMO
Ms. Susanna Terstal
Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Greece
Dr. Nikolaos Thomaidis
Professor of Analytical Chemistry, University of Athens
Ms. Symela Touchtidou
Journalist, EURONEWS
Mr. Constantinos Tsoutsoplides
Head of the European Parliament Liaison Office in Greece
Mr. Alexandros Vassilikos
President, Hellenic Chamber of Hotels
Dr. Dimitrios Vlachos
Professor, Lab Director of Statistics & Quantitative Analysis Methods, Logistics & Supply Chain Management, AUTh
Mr. Geert Wilms
Director, LIB/ZLTO (South Holland Farmers Organization)
Mr. Christos Yiannakakis
Vice President, National Union of Agricultural Cooperatives
Dr. George Zalidis
Professor, Lab Director of Remote Sensing, Spectroscopy and G.I.S., AUTh
Conference Speakers Presentations
Sponsorship Opportunities
AgriBusiness Forum offers a flexible sponsorship program comprising numerous opportunities for opening new horizons and enhancing your outreach during its unique conferences & events.
Why sponsor?
- Speaker / panelist opportunities
- Interviews to media
- Private meetings with other speakers / participants
- Exhibition space
- Social media campaigns
- Complimentary invitations or corporate table(s)
- Extensive branding and corporate outreach
- New contacts through meaningful networking
- Preferential insight on agrifood value chain
- First class speakers on challenges & opportunities for Greece and beyond
- “Sharpen the saw”, meet experts and influencers face-to-face
- Participation in vigorous dialogues and debates
The Organizer
Geo Routes Institute, nonprofit & nongovernmental organization, is planning, developing and providing journeys and events of cultural, environmental and educational character in Greece and beyond. Geo Routes in Greece, highlights cultural heritage, facilitates intercultural dialogue and fosters welfare and the development of the society.
Geo Routes cultural journeys are held under the auspices of the Hellenic National Commission for UNESCO and “best practice” in the framework of “Culture-Tourism-Development”. Its journeys focus on Agriculture-Gastronomy, Flora-Fauna-Environment, History-Archaeology, Cultural Heritage, Places of Religious Interest, Trekking Trails-Hiking, Geology-Energy resources, Aquatic Biology.
Geo Routes is the owner and official organizer of the leading international conferences, the Balkans & Black Sea Forum and the AgriBusiness Forum.
More information: www.geo-routes.com
Travel Information
A. Flying to Athens
Athens is accessible with more than 130 countries being gateway to the amazing Greek islands and mainland destinations. The award-winning Athens International Airport (Venizelos International Airport) is located about 20 km (12 miles) east of the city. You may find out more regarding a flight from your destination to Athens below:
Upon your arrival, you have the three available options to get the city center:
EXPRESS Bus routes connect directly the Athens International Airport (AIA) with Athens city center. Service is provided on a non-stop basis seven days a week including holidays. Buses depart from the Arrivals Level. BUS tickets are sold at the info/ticket-kiosk (located outside the Arrivals between Exits 4 and 5), or onboard (ask operator) at no extra cost.
If you select this option you may take Metro Line 3 (Aghia Marina – Douk. Plakentias – Athens International Airport), which connects the Athens airport with the city center. Trains run every 30 minutes, 7 days a week from 6:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. The trip from the Airport to Syntagma station (Athens center) lasts 40 minutes. Metro timetable and tickets here.
Taxis are available at the designated Taxi waiting area located at Exit 3 of Arrivals Level. A taxi from the airport to the city center costs around €35* from 5:00 a.m. to midnight, and €50* from midnight to 5:00 a.m.
Note: The charge is determined by the time of arrival at the destination and includes all applicable surcharges and extras. * applicable surcharges included: toll cost, luggage fee, VAT and airport charge.
B. Transport in the city
- In Athens, there is an extensive, low cost public transport network covering the city including bus, underground, trolley, tram and taxi. You can use all means of public transport with the same ticket (not from/to the airport). A single ticket costs €1.40 and is valid for 90 minutes.
C. Tickets for Public Transport
Tickets and passes (Ath.ena tickets) for public transport are sold at ticket booths and machines in all Athens Metro and tram stations. There are three types of Ath.ena tickets: a paper ticket, an anonymous card that you can top up, and a personalized card. These tickets can be used on all forms of public transport.
D. Ticket Prices
A standard ticket on Athens public transport costs €1.40. Students and senior citizens over 65 are entitled to a reduced fare of €0.60 (student ID and proof of age are required upon ticket control or during purchase). Children up to the age of 6 travel free of charge; ages 7-18 pay €0.60 (proof of age required is required upon ticket control or during purchase).
Each ticket can be used for 90 minutes on any form of public transport (except services to/from the airport).
- A Day Pass (€4.50) is valid for unlimited travel (except airport services) for 24 hours.
- A 5-Day Ticket (€9) is valid for unlimited travel on all modes of transport (except airport services and bus line Χ80) for 5 days.
- A 3-Day Tourist Ticket (€22) is valid for unlimited travel (including 1 round trip to/from Athens International Airport).
For more information on prices, visit the Athens Transport website.
For more information on public transport in Athens, call 11185 or visit www.oasa.gr
E. Metro
The fastest means of getting around Athens is the Metro. The Athens Metro system consists of 3 lines and connects to the tram, bus routes and suburban railway. The Metro runs daily from 5 am to midnight. Lines 2 and 3 operate until 2 am on Fridays and Saturdays. At peak hours, trains run approximately every 5-6 minutes however, during the evenings and nights trains run every 10-13 minutes. More at Athens Metro Website
Line 1 is an overground train (commonly known among Greeks as ESAP) that runs from the northern suburb of Kifissia to the port of Piraeus. It connects to lines 2 and 3 at three stations (Attiki, Omonia and Monastiraki). More at Athens Piraeus Electric Railways Website
F. Taxis
Taxis are not expensive (though there is a minimum fare of €3,50 during the day and €5 after 23:00). You can pick them up at taxi ranks, stop them in the street or ask the reception desk to call one for you. The fare is charged per kilometer and per hour, so it is better to make certain that the meter is switched on as soon as you set off. Beat (formerly Taxibeat) is an app-based yellow taxi service which finds your location, gives you choice of taxis and offers the options of paying in cash, by card, or Paypal. Uber is also available in Athens with the UberTaxi product—you can call an Uber via your app and a yellow taxi will pick you up. Radio taxis is another option if you don’t feel like hitting the pavement to hail a cab, or if you want to ask for a specific pick-up time and date.
G. Visa Information & Requirements
Visa regulations depend on your nationality and country of origin. Please contact your local 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 required.
If you are uncertain concerning your Visa Requirements, please visit this online link to check if you are required to obtain a Visa to Greece.
H. Letter of Invitation
Individuals need an official Letter of Invitation, it can be requested upon registration to the conference. Such Letter of Invitation will be provided within a week of your request and following to the payment of your registration. The Letter of Invitation does not financially obligate the Conference organisers in any way. All expenses incurred in relation to the Conference are the sole responsibility of the attendee.
It is declared that ABF has no responsibility about prices and schedules of any means of transport.
Why Does Our Work Matter
AgriBusiness Forum bridges sciences, businesses and farmers for tackling agrifood & environmental challenges. Its work matters because it is Credible, Trusted, Relevant, Transparent and Evident in the Farm2Fork and One-health strategies.
ΑgriBusiness Forum:
- Provides content driven and multidisciplinary agenda
- Disseminates innovation and digital transformation of the agrifood value chain
- Hosts first class speakers from education, research, businesses and policy makers
- Integrates partnerships and cross-sectoral cooperation
- Connects people through meaningful networking activities
- Has hi-level audience of businesses, farmers, academia and the public sector
- Boasts dialogue and debates between panelists and the audience
- Supports innovative scale-ups at reaching higher growth potentials
- Adopts high-scaling partnerships and conference proceedings
Video Library
Τhe 5th international AgriBusiness Forum has been held in Athens-Greece on 15-16/11/2022, highlighting “Food Safety, Security and Resilience ahead uncertainties”, featuring 8 high caliber sessions, 32 focal areas and 35 important speakers from Greece and abroad. Agrifood sector features as a 7.8 trillion USD industry responsible for feeding the planet, employing 30% of the global workforce, using 40% of the earth’s surface as farmlands while generating 25% of greenhouse gas emissions. The rise in the price of agricultural inputs, high energy costs, radical climatic and environmental changes, extreme weather conditions, the risk of stagflation, and plastics pollution at seas which outweigh all aquatic & fish systems, are factors impacting food security that should be taken more as a future constant, rather than something extraordinary.
Tap below on any person you would like to listen to his/her intervention
Day-1, Τuesday – 15/11/2022
09.30-10.00, Welcome remarks
-Mr. Giannis Balakakis, President of the BoD, Geo Routes Institute NPO [video: Ελληνικά – English]
-Mr. Constantinos Tsoutsoplides, Head of the European Parliament Liaison Office in Greece [video: Ελληνικά – English]
10.00-11.30, Chapter-1, Climate change – Health safety
-Professor, Petteri Taalas, Secretary-General, WMO [video: Ελληνικά – English]
-Mr. Dimitrios Sideridis, Major General, Commander of the Hellenic National Meteorological Service [video: Ελληνικά – English]
-Dr. Kalliopi Chalkou, Group Food Safety & Suppliers Quality Manager, Coca Cola Hellenic [video: Ελληνικά – English]
-Dr. Nikolaos Thomaidis, Professor of Analytical Chemistry, University of Athens [video: Ελληνικά – English]
-Dr. Apostolos Koutinas, Ass.Professor, Food Science & Human Nutrition, Athens Agricultural University [video: Ελληνικά – English]
-Moderator: Ms. Symela Touchtidou, Journalist, EURONEWS
Full session video [video: Ελληνικά – English]
12.00-13.30, Chapter-2, Energy – Environment
-Dr. Konstantinos Aravossis, Secretary General for Forestry, Ministry of Environment & Energy [video: Ελληνικά – English]
-Dr. Phoebe Koundouri, Co-Chair SDSN Europe, Professor AUEB [video: Ελληνικά – English]
-Dr. Nikolas E. Farantouris, Jean Monnet Professor of EU Law [video: Ελληνικά – English]
-Mr. Konstantinos Chatzifotis, Manager, European Affairs, Group MotorOil [video: Ελληνικά – English]
-Moderator: Mr. Lambros Kalarrytis, Journalist, Parapolitika
Full session video [video: Ελληνικά – English]
14.00-15.30, Chapter-3, Markets response – Supply chains – Sustainability
-Mr. Michalis Katrinis, Head of Parliamentary Group, “PASOK-KINAL’’ [video: Ελληνικά – English]
-Mr. Georgios Karakatsanis, Natural Resource and Environmental Economist, Evotropia [video: Ελληνικά – English]
-Dr. Dimitrios Vlachos, Professor, Logistics & Supply Chain Management, AUTh [video: Ελληνικά – English]
-Moderator: Mr. Lambros Kalarrytis, Journalist, Parapolitika
Full session video [video: Ελληνικά – English]
16.00-17.30, Chapter-4, Financial instruments – Risk management
-Dr. George Stylios, Deputy Minister of Rural Development and Food [video: Ελληνικά – English]
-Ms. Tatiana Giemelou, Head Business Development sector, National Bank of Greece [video: Ελληνικά – English]
-Mr. Gijs Schilthuis, Head of Unit for Policy Perspectives, European Commission DG-AGRI [video: Ελληνικά – English]
-Mr. Evangelos Lytras, Managing Director, GRP Ventures [video: Ελληνικά – English]
-Moderator: Mr. Anthony D. Papayannides, Journalist, General Manager Economia Group
Full session video [video: Ελληνικά – English]
Day-2, Wednesday – 16/11/2022
09.30-10.00, Welcome remarks
-Mr. Giannis Balakakis, President of the BoD, Geo Routes Institute NPO [video: Ελληνικά – English]
-Mr. Constantinos Tsoutsoplides, Head of the European Parliament Liaison Office in Greece [video: Ελληνικά – English]
10.00-11.30, Chapter-5, Policy – Strategies – Resilience
-Mr. Robert van Rijssen, Policy Officer, Farm to Fork Unit, DG-Sante, European Commission [video: Ελληνικά – English]
-Mr. Christos Yiannakakis, Vice President, National Union of Agricultural Cooperatives [video: Ελληνικά – English]
-Mr. Alexandros Vassilikos, President, Hellenic Chamber of Hotels [video: Ελληνικά – English]
-Moderator: Ms. Symela Touchtidou, Journalist, EURONEWS
Full session video [video: Ελληνικά – English]
12.00-13.30, Chapter-6, Primary production (challenges, efficiency, interconnections)
-Mr. Christos Yiannakakis, Vice President, National Union of Agricultural Cooperatives [video: Ελληνικά – English]
-Dr. Theofanis Gemtos, Emeritus Professor, Farm Mechanization, Thessaly University [video: Ελληνικά – English]
-Dr. Efstathios Klonaris, Professor, Agricultural Economics & Rural Development, Agricultural University [video: Ελληνικά – English]
-Dr. Ilias Kalfas, Project Leader, American Farm School [video: Ελληνικά – English]
-Moderator: Dr. Charalambos Kasimis, Professor Emeritus, Agricultural University of Athens
Full session video [video: Ελληνικά – English]
14.00-15.30, Chapter-7, AgTech-Research-Innovation
-Dr. Athanasios Kyriazis, Secretary General for Research and Innovation [video: Ελληνικά – English]
-Mr. Geert Wilms, Director, LIB/ZLTO (South Holland Farmers Organization) [video: Ελληνικά – English]
-Dr. George Zalidis, Professor, Lab Director of Remote Sensing, Spectroscopy and G.I.S., AUTh [video: Ελληνικά – English]
-Dr. Demetrios Kouretas, Professor, Animal Physiology & Toxicology, Thessaly University [video: Ελληνικά – English]
-Dr. George Skaracis, Professor Emeritus, Agricultural University of Athens [video: Ελληνικά – English]
-Moderator: Dr. Philip Papadopoulos, Director, InoFA cluster Support Office
Full session video [video: Ελληνικά – English]
16.00-17.30, Chapter-8, High-level discussion
-Mr. Nikos Papathanasis, Alternate Minister, Ministry of Development and Investments
-Mr. Maurits ter Kuile, Dpt. Head of Mission, Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Greece
-Moderator: Mr. Anthony D. Papayannides, Journalist, General Manager Economia Group
Full session video [video: Ελληνικά – English]
17.30-17.40, Remarks & Conclusions
-Mr. Giannis Balakakis, President of the BoD, Geo Routes Institute NPO [video: Ελληνικά – English]