Events

From 10 to 12 December 2024 , Brussels will host the second edition of the EU Agri-Food Days . This annual event brings together key players in the agri-food sector from across the European Union to discuss the latest trends in agriculture, policy options and market developments, as well as the impact of research, innovation and digital technologies on the future of European agriculture. Over three days, the event will provide a unique platform for dialogue between stakeholders in the agri-food system, civil society, academia and policy makers. EU Agri-Food Days Programme The future of agriculture and food in the EU. Farmers' perspectives on modern agriculture. Position of farmers in the food value chain. Agricultural market outlook in the EU. Sustainable competitiveness and trade policies for food sovereignty. Research, innovation and digitalisation in the agri-food sector. Challenges and opportunities for young farmers. Practical information: Dates: December 10 - 12, 2024. Location: Brussels, Belgium. Live streaming: available without prior registration. Organizer: EU Directorate-General for Agriculture and Rural Development. Social media: Follow the event with the hashtag #EUAgriFoodDays . This event will provide an opportunity to reflect on the current and future challenges of the European agri-food sector, and how policies such as the CAP and the European Green Deal can help build a greener, fairer and more competitive agriculture.

Trufforum is an international cooperation initiative, conceived and promoted by the European Mycological Institute ( EMI ), which was created with the aim of promoting the responsible use of the European truffle in domestic and professional kitchens. Having become an international reference meeting in the truffle sector, Trufforum is held annually with the aim of giving maximum diffusion to the values and culture of the truffle. Whether you are passionate about truffles or have never had contact with them, you are in the best place to learn everything you need and enjoy one of the most iconic products of world gastronomy. Don't miss the opportunity to dive with us into the depths of the earth to discover everything about truffles. Welcome to Trufforum!

The 1st National Meeting of Young People and Hosts participating in the Cultiva Program will take place in Madrid on November 27. This program promoted by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food provides young people from rural areas with access to on-site training, guided by the managers of model farms, examples of good practices and the implementation of innovation in the sector. In order to bring together the participants of the CULTIVA Programme (young people, hosts of model farms and management entities) from the 2020 to 2023 editions, and to create a network among all of them to discuss this initiative and the generational change in the agricultural sector, this meeting will take place, which will include discussion panels and activities that promote the exchange of experiences. REGISTRATION until Friday, November 15th.

Fruit Attraction is the meeting point for fruit and vegetable professionals. Fruit Attraction has become the reference commercial tool for the WORLDWIDE marketing of fruit and vegetables . Its capacity to promote global exports in the sector makes it the commercial connection point for all the professionals that make up the entire value chain, in addition to having consolidated itself as a framework for innovation in the fruit and vegetable market.

Iberflora is the great professional gardening event . The largest commercial and educational offer within the business of plants, flowers, landscaping, gardening, technology and DIY gardening in the professional calendar of the sector. To consult the event program click here

From September 6 to 8, 2024, the XXVII PRONATURA International Rural Women's Fair will take place in Segovia , organized by FEMUR, the Spanish Federation of Rural Women. The event will feature around fifty exhibitors who, in addition to Spain, will come from countries such as Chile, the Philippines, Mexico, Ecuador, Peru, Uruguay and, for the first time, Cuba. They will exhibit more than 3,000 products in Segovia. Pronatura PRONATURA is a determined commitment to activate the economy and employment of rural women and thus achieve their full empowerment. The fair thus becomes, at the same time, a space for networking that allows national and international artisans who participate to strengthen ties and share experiences that improve and enrich their work. REGISTRATION is open via email at administracion@femur.es , where you can also find out more about the fair. FEMUR continues to work on programming parallel activities to the event, which will include conferences and cultural activities.

This is the fourth and last of their series of webinars on the role of the agri-food sector in the European Union. A series of talks that focus on the more strategic vision of the sector in terms of its policies, profitability, the farms themselves and the people who are part of the sector. On June 25, the day will take place that addresses an open debate on the role of innovation and new technologies . It will feature the direct participation of young farm owners and agri-food industries. The following will participate in the webinar: Ignacio Atance Muñiz, Director of the Research Department of Grupo Cajamar. Marcos Garcés Lizama, Farmer and head of the Agricultural Youth of COAG. Marta Llorente, cattle breeder and farmer. Andrés Montoya Sánchez, Director at Bio Campojoyma. Miguel Antona San Millán, Managing Director of INNOPORC. Manuel Lainez Andrés, Director of Innovation and Agri-Food Development at Cajamar.

Professional fair with the latest trends in organic food and drinks (organic wine)

Professional, commercial, industrial and leisure meeting point of the fair panorama focused on the rural world, combining a double business-professional and socio-educational mission, where related sectors and industries will have a first-rate stage to make themselves known, putting on value the opportunities of our countryside and seeking a rapprochement between the rural world and the urban world. LOCATION: Zarzuela Hippodrome , Madrid

Albacete International Cheese Fair (FIAQAB) was born with MANCHEGO CHEESE as host. Castilla-La Mancha hosts an international fair dedicated to cheese culture, where cheese producers from around the world meet. A fair to learn about and enjoy the cheeses of the world and the world of cheese, with countless activities, showcooking, workshops, tastings, conferences, shows DOSIER | Contact 967550448 / 607698777, info@feriadelquesoalbacete.com | LOCATION : Av. Gregorio Arcos 19

Food 4 Future World Summit is the largest European conference on innovation technology in the food and beverage industry. A unique platform where you can discover the latest emerging technologies and the most innovative solutions. This is a must-see event for any professional who wants to boost their company to the highest level of competitiveness and innovation. AGENDA | REGISTRATION | BEC – Bilbao Exhibition Center

VIII Global Conference on Family Farming: Sustainability of our Planet Since its inception, the World Rural Forum has held 8 Global Conferences on Family Farming. These conferences have been attended by hundreds of top-level representatives from governments, international organizations, research centers, organizations of family farmers, cooperatives and NGOs from the 5 continents. The debates generated have served to mark and emphasize priorities for action in favor of family farming, priorities that have been a clear reference at the international level. To consult the Agenda of the VIII Conference click here

The 10th European Summit of Regions and Cities will bring a new perspective on issues of concern to citizens, such as democracy, sustainable development, the future of the European Union and its enlargement, the need to ensure social, economic and territorial cohesion, and dealing with the consequences of the war against Ukraine. To consult the program click here

B-Travel is the largest trade fair event in Spain aimed at the final travelling public, focusing on both B2B and B2C. The main travel agencies, hotels, cruise operators, transport companies and tourist service companies meet here. Public/private collaboration makes visible the full potential of domestic, rural, cultural, wine-food, industrial, active and sustainable tourism in Barcelona, Catalonia and the different autonomous communities of Spain, from weekend getaways to holidays in a nearby, safe and sustainable geographical area. To see the activities click here

Agrovid presents its 3rd Edition as a qualified professional show aligned with the modernization demands that the sector is currently facing. Professionals will find everything they need on their visit to Agrovid: tractors, grape harvesters, spraying equipment, intelligent systems for applying phytosanitary products, new fertilization techniques, irrigation technologies, drones for precision agriculture and all kinds of auxiliary equipment for the wine sector. FREE REGISTRATION FOR PROFESSIONALS

Professional meeting for hospitality, hotels, food and services To consult the program click here

The “SABOREA ANDALUCIA 2023” project was born from the concern, not only to make the heritage known gastronomic sector of Andalusia led by professionals, true connoisseurs of our culture, but also to promote national products in our community. It aims to be a global meeting point for hospitality professionals from our Andalusian Community and the rest of the Spanish communities, in order to promote an approach to the diversity, creativity and culinary wealth of all communities, It aims to become a space for integration and commercial exhibition of the gastronomic sector in our Community for all national and international products. There is a substantial trade in goods in terms of imports and exports, as well as shipments of local and national products sent from Spain to other countries. This creates well-established relations that go beyond the strictly economic.

ICEX Spain Export and Investments is organizing a face-to-face meeting with companies and key players in the Spanish Foodtech ecosystem to provide first-hand information on the Desafía program, an immersion and support program aimed at the FoodTech sector, with the aim of improving its scalability and growth. At the events, questions about the Desafía program will be answered and individual interviews will be offered to those companies that request it. Activity aimed at innovative Agrifoodtech companies , created in 2016 or later, that operate in the following sectors: Alternative proteins. New generation natural and healthy ingredients. Food preservation and food safety. REGISTRATION | AGENDA | UCAM HITECH, Av, Andrés Hernández Ros 1, 30107 Guadalupe de Maciascoque, Murcia

Presentation day for SOS-Suelo, GANARAM and Biodiversa projects Registration at : https://forms.gle/uxmyYuvKHKuwXQuZ8 Program 9:15 RECEPTION OF ATTENDEES 9:30 PRESENTATION OF THE DAY Chema Paraled, Director of Dos Esferas Communication Rogelio Cuairán, General Manager of the Zaragoza Fair Miguel Gutierrez, Managing Director of CITA Aragon Angel Samper, Minister of Agriculture, Livestock and Food, Government of Aragon 10:00 PRESENTATION OF THE AGROALNEXT PROGRAM Inés Echeverría, CNTA R&D&i Director 10:20 PRESENTATION OF SOS SUELO José Manuel Mirás, Coordinator of Sos Suelo. Researcher at CITA Aragón 10:30 ROUND TABLE “Soil health and conservation: difficulties, eco-regimes and success stories” Luis Miguel Arregui, Professor at the Public University of Navarra and farmer with experience in conservation tillage José María Salamero, Advisor at the General Directorate of Rural Development, Government of Aragon Carlos Duque, Technical Manager of Viticulture at Bodega SOMMOS Ramón Isla, Agricultural Engineer. Researcher at CITA Aragón 11:15 COFFEE BREAK 11:45 BIODIVERSA PRESENTATION Ana Garcés, Biodiversa project coordinator. Researcher at CITA Aragón 12:00 ROUND TABLE “Sustainability and resilience in different agro-scenarios: experiences, research and public policies” Javier Rodrigo, Agricultural Engineer. Researcher at CITA Aragón Carlos Calvo, Director General of Agricultural Production, Government of Aragon Felipe Gómez de Valenzuela, Farmer collaborating with Gallicum Cooperative Esther Ciria, Farmer and member of the Aragonese Committee for Organic Agriculture 12:45 GANARAM PRESENTATION Clara Mª Marín, GANARAM project coordinator. Researcher at CITA Aragón 13:00 ROUND TABLE “Analysis and progress in the use of antibiotics in animals. Regulations, criteria and protocol in livestock farms” Antonio González de Bulnes, Head of R&D+i at Jorge Group José María González Sainz, Advisor on sheep production and health at PRAM Aragón Rosa Bolea, Vice-Chancellor for Research, University of Zaragoza. One Health Aragon Clara Mª Marín, GANARAM project coordinator. Researcher at CITA Aragón 13:45 CONCLUSIONS and approach of the AGROALNEXT Aragón project Pilar Errea, Research Director CITA Aragón 14:00 CLOSING OF THE DAY

ICEX Spain Export and Investments is organizing a face-to-face meeting with companies and key players in the Spanish Foodtech ecosystem to provide first-hand information on the Desafía program, an immersion and support program aimed at the FoodTech sector, with the aim of improving its scalability and growth. At the events, questions about the Desafía program will be answered and individual interviews will be offered to those companies that request it. Activity aimed at innovative Agrifoodtech companies , created in 2016 or later, that operate in the following sectors: Alternative proteins. New generation natural and healthy ingredients. Food preservation and food safety. REGISTRATION | AGENDA | ICEX Barcelona - Via Augusta 197-199 2nd floor, 08021 Barcelona