EIT Food North-West, in collaboration with ABP Group and Zoetis, is hosting an event themed “The Role of Livestock in Achieving Net-Zero Targets”. Join us in Dublin, Ireland, on the 16th of March! REGISTER HERE
Why should I attend this event?
- Build consortia to develop solutions and opportunities for the EIT Food 2023 Open Innovation Call
- Engage with an expert multistakeholder panel on the role of livestock in achieving a net zero food system and participate in a Q&A session
- Discover game-changing startups and ask them questions about their innovations to kickstart new collaborations
- Join a networking break, and meet large companies, policymakers, academics and startups.
On the 16th of March in Dublin, this in-person event will explore the role of livestock as part of one of EIT Food’s missions, “A net-zero food system.”
An impressive multi-stakeholder panel (including industry, academics, and the government), will be discussing and exploring the intersections of regenerative agriculture, carbon sequestration, animal health, and the role of livestock in achieving net-zero targets. Attendees are invited to join the discussion through a session of Q&A.
Networking sessions will also take place, allowing attendees to build relations with startups working within this space and learn more about their prominent solutions. Relevant startups will be provided with the opportunity to pitch their businesses and present areas for further collaboration.
The aim is to build consortia for the EIT Food 2023 Open Innovation Call and to network with large companies, startups, and other stakeholders in the livestock sector.
If you have any questions about this event or would like to find out more information, please contact Dr Paula Almiron (paula.almiron@eitfood.eu)
Disclaimer: Unfortunately, numbers will be limited due to space and workshop constraints. We will aim to ensure all stakeholders in the food system are represented, so not all registrations will be allocated a place in the workshop. Please register early, and we will be in touch to confirm places.
Event Agenda
09:00 - 09.15: Registration
09:15 - 09.35. Welcome: EIT Food, ABP, and Zoetis
09:35 - 10.15: Keynote: Michael Obersteiner (Director of the Environmental Change Institute, University of Oxford)
10:15 - 10.30: Q&A session
10:30 - 11.20: Panel of Speakers
- Stephen Connolly (Agriculture Sustainability Manager for Ireland and Poland at ABP Food Group)
- Charles Chavasse (Area Veterinary Manager at Zoetis)
- Government (TBC)
- NGO/Charity (TBC)
- SME (TBC)
11:20 - 11.35: Panel Discussion
11:35 - 12.15: Startups Session
12:15 - 1.00: Networking Lunch and Startup Booths
1:00 - 2.45: Consortia-Building Activity
2:45 - 3.00: Final Remarks
About EIT Food's Innovation Call 2023
Have you got an idea for an innovative project that will create positive change in the food system? Then we want to hear from you.
If you’ve got an innovative project that will create positive change in the food system, we want to help. We’re looking for projects that will put new products on the market, introduce new and improved commercial processes and services, and achieve:
- Healthier Lives Through Food
- A Net Zero Food System
- A Fully Transparent, Fair and Resilient Food System
Our innovation call is a great opportunity to receive funding for your project idea and to get access to our unique community of key players in our food system from farm-to-fork. The application deadline is 13th April 2023.
About EIT Food North-West
EIT Food's North-West region is responsible for the UK, Ireland and Iceland. We work closely with a diverse network of partners including key industry players, agrifood startups, research centres and universities from our region. Together, and as part of the wider EIT Food Community, we are all working together to deliver an innovative and entrepreneurial food sector.
About our event partners
ABP Food Group is an integrated agrifood business operating 50 manufacturing sites in 7 EU countries. We are structured around 4 divisions and our principal business is in red meat processing (beef and lamb) for retail, wholesale, food service, etc. The remaining divisions look to maximise carcass utilisation into Petfood (C&D), Proteins for Pharma and food ingredients and finally a sizeable renewable energy division (Olleco). Research interest is in sustainable proteins.
Zoetis is the leading animal health company, dedicated to supporting its customers and their businesses. Building on more than 65 years of experience in animal health, Zoetis discovers, develops, manufactures and commercializes medicines, vaccines and diagnostic products, which are complemented by biodevices, genetic tests and precision livestock farming. Zoetis serves veterinarians, livestock producers and people who raise and care for farm and companion animals with sales of its products in more than 100 countries.
Why should I attend this event?
- Build consortia to develop solutions and opportunities for the EIT Food 2023 Open Innovation Call
- Engage with an expert multistakeholder panel on the role of livestock in achieving a net zero food system and participate in a Q&A session
- Discover game-changing startups and ask them questions about their innovations to kickstart new collaborations
- Join a networking break, and meet large companies, policymakers, academics and startups.
On the 16th of March in Dublin, this in-person event will explore the role of livestock as part of one of EIT Food’s missions, “A net-zero food system.”
An impressive multi-stakeholder panel (including industry, academics, and the government), will be discussing and exploring the intersections of regenerative agriculture, carbon sequestration, animal health, and the role of livestock in achieving net-zero targets. Attendees are invited to join the discussion through a session of Q&A.
Networking sessions will also take place, allowing attendees to build relations with startups working within this space and learn more about their prominent solutions. Relevant startups will be provided with the opportunity to pitch their businesses and present areas for further collaboration.
The aim is to build consortia for the EIT Food 2023 Open Innovation Call and to network with large companies, startups, and other stakeholders in the livestock sector.
If you have any questions about this event or would like to find out more information, please contact Dr Paula Almiron (paula.almiron@eitfood.eu)
Disclaimer: Unfortunately, numbers will be limited due to space and workshop constraints. We will aim to ensure all stakeholders in the food system are represented, so not all registrations will be allocated a place in the workshop. Please register early, and we will be in touch to confirm places.
Event Agenda
09:00 - 09.15: Registration
09:15 - 09.35. Welcome: EIT Food, ABP, and Zoetis
09:35 - 10.15: Keynote: Michael Obersteiner (Director of the Environmental Change Institute, University of Oxford)
10:15 - 10.30: Q&A session
10:30 - 11.20: Panel of Speakers
- Stephen Connolly (Agriculture Sustainability Manager for Ireland and Poland at ABP Food Group)
- Charles Chavasse (Area Veterinary Manager at Zoetis)
- Government (TBC)
- NGO/Charity (TBC)
- SME (TBC)
11:20 - 11.35: Panel Discussion
11:35 - 12.15: Startups Session
12:15 - 1.00: Networking Lunch and Startup Booths
1:00 - 2.45: Consortia-Building Activity
2:45 - 3.00: Final Remarks
About EIT Food's Innovation Call 2023
Have you got an idea for an innovative project that will create positive change in the food system? Then we want to hear from you.
If you’ve got an innovative project that will create positive change in the food system, we want to help. We’re looking for projects that will put new products on the market, introduce new and improved commercial processes and services, and achieve:
- Healthier Lives Through Food
- A Net Zero Food System
- A Fully Transparent, Fair and Resilient Food System
Our innovation call is a great opportunity to receive funding for your project idea and to get access to our unique community of key players in our food system from farm-to-fork. The application deadline is 13th April 2023.
About EIT Food North-West
EIT Food's North-West region is responsible for the UK, Ireland and Iceland. We work closely with a diverse network of partners including key industry players, agrifood startups, research centres and universities from our region. Together, and as part of the wider EIT Food Community, we are all working together to deliver an innovative and entrepreneurial food sector.
Registration
Register hereAbout our event partners
ABP Food Group is an integrated agrifood business operating 50 manufacturing sites in 7 EU countries. We are structured around 4 divisions and our principal business is in red meat processing (beef and lamb) for retail, wholesale, food service, etc. The remaining divisions look to maximise carcass utilisation into Petfood (C&D), Proteins for Pharma and food ingredients and finally a sizeable renewable energy division (Olleco). Research interest is in sustainable proteins.
Zoetis is the leading animal health company, dedicated to supporting its customers and their businesses. Building on more than 65 years of experience in animal health, Zoetis discovers, develops, manufactures and commercializes medicines, vaccines and diagnostic products, which are complemented by biodevices, genetic tests and precision livestock farming. Zoetis serves veterinarians, livestock producers and people who raise and care for farm and companion animals with sales of its products in more than 100 countries.