by Marja-Liisa Meurice, Director at EIT Food North & East Region and Benoit Buntinx, Business Creation Director at EIT Food
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 - CCO at Mewery
Milos Milicsevics - Head of Research Intelligence at VC Leaders
Alina Dolmate - Head of Innovation Ecosystem Development Unit at RTU Science & Innovation Centre
Moderation: Zosia Wanat - Senior reporter at Sifted
15:05-15:10
Meet the changemakers: NapiFeryn BioTech
Magdalena Kozłowska - Co-Founder & CEO of NapiFeryn BioTech
15:10-15:15
Meet the changemakers: ÄIO
Petri-Jaan Lahtvee - Food Tech and Bioengineering professor at Tallinn University of Technology, co-founder of ÄIO
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 - CEO at Biocode
15:55-16:00
Meet the changemakers: Mewery
Rostislav Brzobohaty - CCO at Mewery
16:00-16:30
1:1 networking meetings (Conversation Starter)
Coffee break
16:30-16:35
Meet the changemakers: Rebread
Ewa Jarosz - Project manager at Rebread
16:35-16:45
Opportunity: Fast Track to Market & Impact Funding Framework
Adriano Backes Pilla - Innovation Orchestrator at EIT Food
16:45-17:40
Transforming the Future: The Role of AI in the Agrifood Sector
Intro: Aleksandra Przegalińska - Associate Professor and Vice-President of Kozminski University, Senior Research Associate at the Harvard Labour and Worklife Program
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
17:40-17:45
WRAP and call to action
17:45-18:30
Drinks and networking
Why attend?
Networking Opportunities:
Connect with investors, startups, corporates, and experts during our lunch and cocktail networking sessions.
Expert Insights:
Gain valuable insights from our panels on AI in agrifood, net zero strategies, and the latest agrifood trends.
Innovative Showcases:
Experience live pitches from top agrifood startups
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.
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.
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
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