Water Wise Futures: Circular, Smart & Inclusive Agri-Food Systems

Wed, Oct 15, 2025 // 10:00 - 10:50 // Net Zero Food System stage

Water is a critical yet increasingly scarce resource in agrifood. This session explores how circular approaches, smart technologies, and inclusive strategies can transform water use across the value chain.

With insights from real-world innovations and EU policy perspectives, the panel will showcase solutions for water reuse, nutrient recovery, and sustainable farming practices. Special attention will be given to the integration of gender-responsive approaches. Discover how we can build resilient, resource-efficient, and equitable food systems for the future.

Session Speakers

Antonia Lorenzo

Co-founder, CEO, and R&D Director of BIOAZUL
Angela Magno

Director of Communication and Marketing Strategy and project manager, BIOAZUL
Andrea Rubini

Director of Operations, Water Europe
Charlotte Boeckaert

Expert Group Leader for Water and Agriculture Innovation, VITO
Carmen Galindo

Project Manager, EIT Food South
Virginia Cepollina

Head of Corporate Affairs, FFI
Loïc Charpentier

Head of Advocacy, Water Europe

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Water Wise Futures: Circular, Smart & Inclusive Agri-Food Systems

Session Speakers

Antonia Lorenzo

Angela Magno

Andrea Rubini

Charlotte Boeckaert

Carmen Galindo

Virginia Cepollina

Loïc Charpentier