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Our food system is at the heart of the global environmental challenge. This session offers a comprehensive look at the sustainable agriculture practices essential for a resilient future. We start by framing the urgent link between agrifood systems and climate change, then transition into the core philosophies of Regenerative and Organic agriculture. By also exploring the role of Digital agriculture, we showcase a diverse toolkit for change. Join us to discover how these evolving strategies work together to nourish both people and the planet.
IDDRI
University of Turin
Michigan State University
Accademia dei Lincei, Anton Dohrn Zoological Station and University of Verona
illycaffè
Auditorium C. De Michelis
This panel reframes regenerative agriculture as a strategic business opportunity, not a risky bet. Leading facilitators reveal how properly designed systems maintain or exceed yields while cutting costs through precision agriculture. KEY DISCUSSION - Points Yield Protection: Precision tools + technical guidance eliminate the "yield drop" myth; - Cost Reduction: Automated monitoring cuts input costs while optimizing resources; - Measurable Progress: Data-driven projects unlock carbon credits, sustainability-linked loans; - Business Case: ROI timelines, scaling strategies, client demand signals. AUDIANCE TAKEAWAYS Practical roadmaps showing regenerative practices as profitable evolution, not revolution—equipped with certifiable metrics for financing and market differentiation. Featuring certification experts, precision ag consultants, and standards pioneers.
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Auditorium C. De Michelis
Healthy soil is more than just dirt; it is a living engine for global food security. This session explores the current state of European soils and the urgent need for restoration. We will dive into the science of biofertilizers and biostimulants as alternatives to synthetic inputs, and discuss cutting-edge methods to monitor bioinoculants within the soil ecosystem. Join us to discover how protecting this vital resource is the key to a productive and sustainable agricultural future.
Graz University of Technology
CREA
University of Verona
Orogel
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Auditorium C. De Michelis
Discover how New Genomic Technologies (NGTs) and innovative biopesticides could revolutionize agricultural sustainability. This session explores cutting-edge biotechnologies designed to boost crop yields and enhance resilience against climate stress. We’ll discuss the role of precision gene editing and eco-friendly pest management in reducing chemical footprints. Join us to learn how these innovations are securing the future of food through high-performance, resilient, and sustainable farming systems.
University of Udine
University of Verona
International Centre for Genetic Engineering
University of Bonn
TBD
Foyer
Auditorium C. De Michelis
Explore the evolving landscape of European livestock. This session addresses critical challenges, including antimicrobial resistance and animal welfare risks. We’ll dive into strategies for reducing methane emissions—such as innovative feed additives—while defining the "sustainable niche" of livestock in a circular food system. Join us to discuss balancing productivity with environmental stewardship to secure a resilient and sustainable future for animal agriculture.
Wageningen University & Research
University of Milan
University Cattolica del Sacro Cuore
University of Helsinki
M9 Lab
Explore the complexities of sustainable food packaging. This session examines the challenges and opportunities of bioplastics and the safety of recycled plastic food contact materials. We will analyze the evolving European regulatory framework, focusing on compliance and innovation. Join us to discuss balancing environmental goals with food safety, ensuring a circular economy that meets both consumer needs and legislative standards.
University Cattolica del Sacro Cuore
ETH Zurich; Thomas Gude GmbH
Exponent
Auditorium C. De Michelis
How can the dairy industry reach net-zero? This panel examines high-impact strategies for reducing GHG emissions, such as methane-inhibiting feed additives, genetic selection, and advanced manure management. Experts will discuss balancing productivity with environmental targets to reach the goal of reducing the carbon footprint of every liter of milk produced.
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Auditorium C. De Michelis
Explore the opportunities and challenges within the circular bioeconomy. This session reviews the state of the art for digestate and compost, while addressing critical pathogen and chemical risks in organic amendments. We will analyze the actions required to mitigate safety risks, ensuring that waste-to-value systems are both sustainable and secure. Join us to discover strategies for balancing circular innovation with robust risk management.
Italian National Health Institute
University of Perugia
IZSVe
Wageningen Food Safety Research (WUR)
M9 Lab
Explore the future of carbon farming through a multi-dimensional lens. This session navigates policy pathways like the EU’s CRCF Regulation and examines the financial frontier of carbon credits. We’ll contrast farmer perspectives on adoption with the technical flaws in soil carbon accounting, such as permanence and measurement variability. Join us to discuss how to build a credible, reward-based system for sustainable agriculture.
University of Bologna
University of Bologna
European Commission
CREA
Auditorium C. De Michelis
This panel explores the opportunities of transforming waste into value, from high-quality compost to renewable energy. We’ll also address the risks, including pathogen management and chemical contaminants in organic amendments. Join experts to discuss the state of the art in digestate and how to balance rapid innovation with rigorous safety standards for a resilient, nature-positive future.
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Auditorium C. De Michelis
Transforming global food chains is critical for a net-zero future. This session introduces key challenges in commodity sourcing and explore due diligence technologies that ensure transparency. We’ll focus on high-impact sectors, providing an essential 2026 update on the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). Join us to navigate new compliance timelines and build resilient, deforestation-free supply chains.
Thammasat University, Queen’s University Belfast
Food Law Latest - Food Orbit
Italian Union for Sustainable Palm Oil
ICAM Cioccolato
Unigrà
Auditorium C. De Michelis
How can we ensure deforestation-free claims are credible? This panel examines the tools and standards necessary to guarantee project integrity. Experts will discuss navigating the EUDR's strict due diligence requirements and the role of Indigenous stewardship in maintaining long-term forest protection. Join us to explore how transparency builds trust in global supply chains.
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Auditorium C. De Michelis
Precision fermentation bridges ancient biotechnology with a high-tech future. This session explores its "infinite potential" to revolutionize food systems, while rigorously addressing the toxicological risks and safety assessments of dairy proteins produced via cellular agriculture. We will also examine the practical hurdles of commercialization, from regulatory approval to consumer acceptance. Join us to discuss how to bring these innovative proteins from the lab to the global market safely and sustainably.
University of Bolzano
Ghent University; Inbiose; Bio Base Europe Pilot Plant
TFTAK
Wageningen Food Safety Research
M9 Lab
Chairman: Dr. Madhura Rao
How can we turn industrial side-streams into valuable resources? This session explores the upcycling of food byproducts and addresses the challenges of our current "linear" regulatory map. We will discuss breaking down legal silos between food, feed, and waste, while clarifying the ambiguous end-of-waste boundaries. Join us to explore how rethinking these frameworks can provide the certainty needed to scale circular food systems.
Maastricht University
HAS University of Applied Sciences
RISE Research Institutes of Sweden
Technological University Dublin
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Auditorium C. De Michelis
Are plant-based meat and dairy truly "ultra-processed"? This session dives into the latest manufacturing processes and the quest for clean-label alternatives. We’ll examine the nutritional realities of plant-based diets, addressing potential nutrient gaps and health implications. Join us to explore how innovation is moving beyond mimicry toward whole-food integrity, ensuring plant-based options are as healthy as they are sustainable.
Affiidia
Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN)
San Raffaele Hospital
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Auditorium C. De Michelis
Expand your understanding of the new food frontier. This session examines the quality and safety profiles of fermented foods, fungi, microalgae, and cyanobacteria. We will address critical priorities: cyanotoxin management in algae, mycotoxin stability in fungal mycelium, and the Qualified Presumption of Safety (QPS) for fermentation strains. Join us to navigate this evolving landscape and ensure these sustainable ingredients meet the highest standards of consumer protection.
ZHAW
University of Greenwich
University of Porto - CIIMAR
Prinsen Berning
Auditorium C. De Michelis
As the food landscape evolves, ensuring the safety of novel ingredients is paramount. This session provides a deep dive into the rigorous assessment of carbon footprint, microbiological safety, and potential chemical contamination in new and novel food sources. Join us to explore how we can foster innovation without compromising consumer health or food quality.
FOCOS - Food Orbit
University of Turin
Dr. Octavian Augustin MIhalache
INRAE, Oniris, LABERCA
University of Veterinary Medicine Budapest
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Auditorium C. De Michelis
Standardizing environmental transparency is essential for the green transition. This session explores Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodologies and the LIFE Eco Food Choice Project’s efforts to harmonize food labelling across Europe. We will discuss how to bridge the gap between scientific data and policy, ensuring a credible, science-backed framework for sustainable agri-food systems. Join us to define the future of European ecolabelling.
Agroscope
Prof. Dr. Laura Garcia Herrero
University of Bologna
ADEME
Unigrà
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Auditorium C. De Michelis
Is your sustainability reporting a shield or a risk? This session introduces the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). We’ll explore how mandatory 2026 reporting standards and third-party assurance transform vague claims into verifiable data. Join us to understand how the CSRD fosters accountability, ensuring transparency across the entire value chain for a truly sustainable future. We will also clarify which risks a company can face advertising a climate-friendly status that cannot be proved.
University of Pisa
The Green Clause
University of Pisa
Auditorium C. De Michelis
Auditorium C. De Michelis
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