Challenges and opportunities for interregional cooperation in agri-food systems
- 10 Oct 2018 to 10 Oct 2018
- Building SQUARE - Brussels Convention Centre, Room 313
This Workshop is organised in the context of 2018 European Week of Regions and cities
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- When
- 10 Oct 2018 to 10 Oct 2018
- Where
- Building SQUARE - Brussels Convention Centre, Room 313
- Registration Information
- Registration is open until 28 September 2018. Code: 10WS72
Description
The objective of the workshop is to showcase and discuss five interregional partnerships participating in the Thematic Smart Specialisation Platform on Agri-Food (1) Consumer Involvement in Agri-food Innovation, (2) High Tech Farming, (3) Nutritional Ingredients, (4) Smart sensor systems 4 agri-food and (5) Traceability & Big Data. This will be followed by a panel discussion on achievements, challenges and opportunities for transregional cooperation in agri-food systems and in fostering quadruple helix innovation. Some of key issues discussed during the workshop focus on overcoming regulatory obstacles for investment, understanding financial instruments, improving governance and interoperability, as well as responding to skills and training needs.
To obtain the agenda and register, access 2018 EWRC webpage (Registration code: 10WS72).
Fabio Boscaleri, Sophie Bourez, Judit Anda Ugarte, Arjen Droog, Veerle Rijckaert