NewAgVentures | CEE Food Innovators Meetup in Warsaw
Join us for CEE Food Innovators Meetup - a networking conference for forward-thinkers and new ideas in Central and Eastern Europe's agrifood.
Agenda
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12:30-13:00
Registration
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13:00-14:00
1:1 networking meetings (Conversation Starter)
Bites and drinks
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14:00-14:15
Welcome note
by Marja-Liisa Meurice, Director at EIT Food North & East Region and Benoit Buntinx, Business Creation Director at EIT Food
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14:15-15:05
Seeding Innovation: Exploring Agrifood Tech Trends in Central-Eastern Europe
Intro: Ewa Karólewska - Senior Project Manager on Startup Support at EIT Food
Panelists: Kamil Gębski - Marketing Director at Maspex
Rostislav Brzobohaty -Â CCO at Mewery
Milos Milicsevics - Head of Research Intelligence at VC LeadersÂ
Alina Dolmate - Head of Innovation Ecosystem Development Unit at RTU Science & Innovation Centre
Moderation: Zosia Wanat - Senior reporter at Sifted
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15:05-15:10
Meet the changemakers: NapiFeryn BioTech
Magdalena Kozłowska - Co-Founder & CEO of NapiFeryn BioTech
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15:10-15:15
Meet the changemakers: Ă„IO
Petri-Jaan Lahtvee - Food Tech and Bioengineering professor at Tallinn University of Technology, co-founder of ÄIO
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15:15-15:55
How to navigate sustainable paths to reduce GHG emissions in the agrifood sector?
Panelists: Paulina Kaczmarek - Head of the Sustainable Development Team in the DANONE group of companies (Danone, Żywiec Zdrój, Nutricia) in Poland
Petri-Jaan Lahtvee - Food Tech and Bioengineering professor at Tallinn University of Technology, co-founder of ÄIO
Monika Radomska - Communication Manager at EcoBean
Moderation: Ernesto Hartikainen -Â CEO at Biocode
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15:55-16:00
Meet the changemakers: Mewery
Rostislav Brzobohaty - CCO at Mewery
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16:00-16:30
1:1 networking meetings (Conversation Starter)
Coffee break
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16:30-16:35
Meet the changemakers: Rebread
Ewa Jarosz - Project manager at Rebread
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16:35-16:45
Opportunity: Fast Track to Market & Impact Funding Framework
Adriano Backes Pilla -Â Innovation Orchestrator at EIT Food
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16:45-17:40
Transforming the Future: The Role of AI in the Agrifood Sector
Intro: Aleksandra PrzegaliĹ„ska - Associate Professor and Vice-President of Kozminski University, Senior Research Associate at the Harvard Labour and Worklife ProgramÂ
Panelists: Jarosław Sokolnicki - Director of Technology Center at Microsoft
Emanuela Matić - Founder and COO at Scoop Technologies
Kristina Šermukšnytė-Alešiūnienė - CEO at AgriFood Lithuania
Bartłomiej Przybylski - Data Insights & Analytics Manager at Żabka Group
Moderation: Michał Mądry - Managing director at foodtech,ac., Partner and head of the transformation division at JP Weber
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17:40-17:45
WRAP and call to action
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17:45-18:30
Drinks and networking
Why attend?
Networking Opportunities:
Expert Insights:
Innovative Showcases:
Exclusive Report Launch:
As a participant of the meetup, you will be among the first to see the "State of the CEE FoodTech & AgriTech" Report - your gateway to understanding the dynamism and potential of the region's agrifood innovation ecosystem, investment trends, technological advancements, and the economic impact of these sectors. Don't miss this opportunity to gain early access and leverage the knowledge that can set you apart.
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Meet the Speakers
Paulina Kaczmarek
Aleksandra Przegalińska
Michał Mądry
Alina Dolmate
Marja-Liisa Meurice
EIT Food North & East
Ewa Karolewska
EIT Food North & East
FAQ
I have additional questions about the meetup. Who should I contact?
If you have any questions, please email Ewa Karólewska at ewa.karolewska@eitfood.eu
Who is the meetup for?
The conference is designed for:
- Industry Professionals: Business leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals in the agrifood sector who are looking to explore the latest trends, innovations, and opportunities for sustainability and technology integration in agriculture and food production.
- Investors and Venture Capitalists: Representatives from the VC community, looking for emerging startups and technologies to invest in within the agrifood sector.
- Startup Community: Founders and team members of startups such who are innovating in the agrifood space.Â
- Technology Enthusiasts and Experts: Professionals interested in the intersection of technology and agriculture, exploring AI and other technological advancements' role in transforming the agrifood industry.
- Sustainability Advocates: Individuals and groups focused on sustainable development within the agrifood sector.
- Academics and Researchers: Individuals from academic institutions, who are involved in food tech, bioengineering, and related research fields.
What are the registration fees?
The meetup is free of charge for both online and in-person attendance at the venue.
Where and when will the meetup take place?
21 March 2024
Venue: ASP | Wybrzeże Kościuszkowskie 37/39, Warsaw