Working Breakfast, 26 June, 09:30 AM (135 MIN)

European Committee of the Regions (Room JDE 70), Batiment Jacques Delors, Rue Belliard 99/101, Brussels

 

Is AI the seed of innovation, resilience, and prosperity for Europe's small and medium-scale farms? By tapping into AI technologies, farmers can boost their production, make farming more sustainable, and manage the challenges of modern agriculture more efficiently. However, many farmers face obstacles in affording and accessing AI tools, hindering its widespread use. Therefore, EU's agricultural policy must promote innovation and knowledge transfer in all areas in order to provide the agricultural production system with the appropriate tools to face the new production and environmental challenges. Our event delves into the transformative potential of AI technologies for small-scale agriculture, examining various factors such as innovation, emerging trends, and politics. We'll explore the future landscape of agriculture, including precision farming and smart agriculture, and discuss how these advancements can significantly benefit small farmers. By optimizing resources, improving yields, and reducing operational costs, these innovations promise to revolutionize small-scale farming. Join us as we uncover the exciting opportunities that lie ahead and explore how small-scale farmers can leverage AI to thrive in the ever-evolving agricultural landscape. Discuss with us the path towards a more sustainable, resilient, and prosperous future for small-scale agriculture.

 

•           09:30-10:00 BREAKFAST & NETWORKING

WELCOME BY

- PIOTR CAŁBECKI- President of the Kujawsko-Pomorskie Region (PL), CoR rapporteur on “The Future of the Common Agricultural Policy”

 

•           OPENING BY

- ORESTES TRASANIDIS - EIT AI Community Coordinator – EIT Digital

 

•           KEYNOTES AND DEBATE

- GIJS SCHILTHUIS (TBC)- Head of Unit for Policy Perspectives at DG AGRI, European Commission

- JOSSE DE BAERDEMAEKER - Scientist and Professor at the KU Leuven, Faculty of Bioscience Engineering Division MeBioS

- MARTIN ULLMANN (TBC) - Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder of Ullmanna

- FILIP CNUDDE (TBC) - EMEA Herbicides, Seeds & Biotech Regulatory Team Leader at Corteva Agriscience

- MARION PICOT (TBC) - Secretary General for CEJA Young Farmers

 

•           CLOSING REMARKS BY

- MIRJAM STERK (TBC) - Regional Minister of Utrecht; Member of the European Committee of the Regions; Member of the ENVE and NAT Commissions