Events

Summit on open innovation and digitalisation applied to Food and the Agri-Food Chain. It is a benchmark event in the sector and a meeting point to find partners and increase funding and internationalisation channels, as well as to present new innovative products, services and projects. You can consult the PROGRAM and process your REGISTRATION for the summit. To consult the Summit dossier click here

The Madrid is Science Fair is a scientific outreach event aimed at school communities and the general public. Madrid is Science is intended as a comprehensive showcase of the R&D+i capabilities of the Community of Madrid for the construction of a sustainable future, showing citizens the response that Science, Technology and Innovation can give to the challenges of the planet. The entire value chain of talent in our region – educational centres, research centres, innovative companies, universities and institutions – will be represented at the next Fair.

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

In this IX edition, the proposed theme is: “ AKIS. Consulting, information systems, innovation and agri-food knowledge ”. This event will show how all the tools and agents of the agri-food system are incorporated and articulated, and will also serve to share knowledge and experiences on how to improve agri-food innovation systems, from the point of view of both public and private professional activity. The aim of this new forum is to analyse the role played by AKIS in the innovation of agri-food systems and their impact on the economic and social development of the sector, as well as the role of advice within the AKIS system. Innovation systems are crucial to increasing the productivity, sustainability and competitiveness of agri-food and agri-industry. All activities carried out during the Forum can be followed IN PERSON by prior registration or by STREAMING on this same page. PROGRAM , here REGISTRATION AND CONTACT , here

FIMA Agrícola has established itself as one of the most important and internationally recognised events in the agricultural sector. The international focus of the Fair attracts exhibitors and visitors from all over the world, generating a diverse and dynamic platform for the exchange of ideas, business and collaborations. FIMA is also distinguished by its commitment to excellence and quality in the organisation of technical talks and parallel activities that complement the main exhibition. Its long history, experience and focus on technology and knowledge make it an essential space to discover the latest developments, establish business contacts and participate in the dialogue and advancement of the global agricultural industry. TECHNICAL SHEET , here ACCREDITATION , here CONTACT , here

Water and Food Conference. The urgency of strategies for adaptation to climate change A meeting point in search of technical and scientific solutions for water and food security in the new climate scenario. You can consult the Program by clicking here To follow the online session click here

Climate, food, bioeconomy, natural resources, agriculture and environment: funding opportunities for international R&D&I collaboration On December 20, REDIT is organizing an information day on Horizon Europe where the 2024 call for proposals of Cluster 6 "Food, bioeconomy, natural resources, agriculture and environment" and the " Climate" area of Cluster 5 will be discussed. AGENDA here REGISTRATION HERE Contact : Elena Cortés (elena.cortes@redit.es)

Climate, food, bioeconomy, natural resources, agriculture and environment: funding opportunities for international R&D&I collaboration On December 12, Innobasque in collaboration with the CDTI is organizing an information day on Horizon Europe where the 2024 call for proposals of Cluster 6 "Food, bioeconomy, natural resources, agriculture and environment" and the " Climate" area of Cluster 5 will be discussed . AGENDA here REGISTRATION HERE Contact : Nora Ibáñez, nibanez@innobasque.eus

ONLINE DAY in which the results of the work carried out for the implementation of digital technologies in the agri-food sector will be shown and the presentation of the digital tool DigiMAPA that will favor the interconnection between agrotech companies and end users.

The Chair of Agri-Food Cooperatives, in collaboration with the Generalitat Valenciana, Agro-Food Cooperatives of Spain and the C. Valenciana, organizes on June 16 in Paterna (Valencia), from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., a conference on direct land management by agri-food cooperatives. The conference has a hybrid format, it can be followed virtually by zoom (upon registration) and also in person at the Caixa Popular headquarters, in El Parc Tecnólógic de València. The event is sponsored by Caixa Popular. During the meeting, direct land management, legal, fiscal and labor issues will be presented in a round table conference. In addition, the experiences and good practices of agri-food cooperatives in land management will be discussed. PROGRAM Registration for the Conference - In-person Registration for the Conference - Online Agri-Food Cooperatives Chair Agri-food Cooperatives of Spain and the University of Valencia UVCátedras launched a Chair in 2018 to generate knowledge about agri-food cooperatives. The objectives of the Chair are to generate research, reflection and transmission of knowledge on legal and economic issues of cooperatives, to stimulate the study of issues that affect agri-food cooperatives and to disseminate the characteristics of this type of companies.

The Ministry of Science and Innovation has published the 2023 call for the National Innovation and Design Awards . The total budget of the awards increases in this edition to 160,000 euros and the call includes, for the first time, the 'Young innovative talent' modality, aimed at people under 36 years of age. These awards are Spain's most important recognition in the fields of innovation and design and distinguish people and entities that have made innovation an indispensable element in the development of their professional strategy and business growth. Likewise, they distinguish professionals and companies that have contributed significantly to increasing the prestige of Spanish design and entities that, incorporating it into their business strategy, have demonstrated that design is a powerful lever of innovation and competitiveness. According to Order CIN/186/2023, of February 21, which establishes the regulatory bases for the granting of the National Innovation and Design Awards, natural persons with full capacity to act, who can be candidates, may be candidates. They have Spanish nationality or are residents in Spain and legal entities that have at least one permanent establishment in Spain, validly constituted. The following categories are included within the innovation awards: National Innovation Award in the 'Innovative Career' modality, aimed at people with a career of at least fifteen years in which innovation has been one of the relevant characteristics. National Innovation Award in the 'Large Innovative Company' category, aimed at large companies with innovative activity for at least fifteen years. National Innovation Award in the 'Small and Medium Innovative Enterprise' modality, aimed at small and medium-sized companies with demonstrated innovative activity of at least five years. National Innovation Award in the 'Young Innovative Talent' category, aimed at people with demonstrated innovative potential, whose age does not exceed 35 years. National Design Award in the 'Career in Design' category, aimed at design professionals with a career of at least fifteen years of recognized prestige in the sector. National Design Award in the 'Design and Business' modality, aimed at companies that have incorporated design into their business strategy for at least ten years. National Design Award in...

Flagship annual event for broad exchanges between stakeholders on market outlook in agriculture 2022-2032 . This includes discussion of the political framework and uncertainties surrounding market developments over the next 10 years. This event brings together farmers, agri-food experts and rural actors to discuss current issues Event details: Program (English)

The Congress is held with the intention of highlighting the rural real estate sector in Spain and Portugal, generating a space for communication and information in which the current situation of the rural real estate sector is discussed for its enhancement, and it is provided with transparency. and information of interest is shared from the best specialists. In-person and online mode Registration => http://www.cifir.net/

CONAMA 2022 puts the emphasis on transformation. It is not enough to show good practices. It is essential to attend to the impact of our strategies, of our projects: decarbonize the economy, stop the loss of biodiversity, reduce resource consumption and maximize efficiency, close cycles imitating nature, let biodiversity enter our cities, minimize the impact of our activities PROGRAM

Connect with Rural Development Description Place of celebration: Room 7C of the DG of Rural Development, Innovation and Agri-Food Training of MAPA - Gran Vía de San Francisco 4-6, 28005 Madrid. The maximum capacity is 75 people. (Travel, accommodation and subsistence expenses are the responsibility of each participant.) You also have the possibility of participating in this day through online format via ZOOM. Likewise, the day can be viewed live via streaming. Within the framework of the process carried out by the MAPA to prepare the CAP Strategic Plan, in which four previous meetings have been held, and the last one having been held on September 21, 2021, the members of the Partnership are summoned again to a new day of information and debate around the EP PAC 2023-2027 for Spain. Goals Inform and involve interested entities and associations in the CAP 2023-2027 and the new CAP Strategic Plan 2023-2027, as well as the new associated regulations and future CAP networks. Identify areas of interest of the participants in relation to the future actions of the new CAP National Network. This day is organized by the General Secretariat of Agrarian Policy Planning and the National Rural Network (SG for the Revitalization of the Rural Environment), Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food. You can see the video of the day at this link You can also see the participatory dynamic that was carried out in mentimeter in this other link

Connect with Rural Development Description Background and context The National Rural Network (RRN) is focusing its Action Plan these months on the issue of women, through a series of activities designed to respond to the needs detected through: interviews with territorial agents, survey carried out with rural women , and two meetings of the Thematic Group “Rural Women 2022”, held on May 17 and 18 , 2022; with the aim of identifying their main problems and needs. Through these detected needs, as well as information collected in other activities and conferences of the NRN, the following topics of great interest have been considered to be addressed in this day of exchange of LEADER experiences around rural women: Bioeconomy and sustainability Conciliation, co-responsibility and gender perspective Social economy with a gender focus Likewise, these themes are considered transversal factors that directly influence the viability of sustaining life in rural areas. Exchange objectives Learn about experiences of projects led by women, both LEADER projects and other inspiring experiences, in relation to conciliation and co-responsibility, gender perspective, social economy and sustainability. Reflect on the opportunities that the new social, economic and environmental scenarios represent for rural development, and the determining role of rural women in these new scenarios. Identify actions to develop in rural regions that combine the promotion of women, the socioeconomic progress of populations and environmental sustainability. Target audience Local action groups (technical staff, managers and associates), public administrations, social, cultural and economic action entities, and anyone who is interested in the role of women as a driver of rural development. You can access the recording of the session at this link

In its 55th edition, SEPOR presents important innovations aimed at continuing to improve the quality and quantity of services offered to sponsors, collaborators, exhibitors and attendees. Unstable winds are blowing for the sector and SEPOR is going to be, as it has been for more than half a century, a guide for the different links in the agri-food chain. SEPOR will be the compass that allows answers to three basic questions: how has the sector evolved? What is your present context? Where is the sector going? In short, a technical analysis of the work carried out every day by the sector in its desire for productive, environmental, health, technical and supply improvement. PROGRAM

The conference will present the final results of the Smart Rural 21 project , which is the result of intense collaboration with rural communities and other relevant stakeholders across Europe to realize Smart Villages on the ground for more than two years. The conference aims to be inspiring and interactive. Come join us! There are limited places for this event and it will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, keeping in mind the balance between the country and the type of organization. The first round of registrations closed on July 25, 2022. Secure your spot at the event as soon as you can as there are limited spots that will mostly be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis!

In this online informative day, the degree of implementation of the measures of greatest interest for the digitalization of the agri-food sector will be reported within the framework of the Agri-Food PERTE that was approved on February 8, 2022. DIARY: Isabel Bombal, General Director of Rural Development, Innovation and Agri-Food Training: Welcome and Digital Innovation Hub Fiware. Antonio Saravia, Deputy Corporate Director at Red.es: Call for Digital Kit bonuses for SMEs with 3 to 9 employees and reopening of the previous one (SMEs with 10 to 49 employees) David Sánchez, Area Head of the General Subdirectorate of Direct Aid. FEGA. MAP: Advances in the Agricultural Farm Information System -SIEX. Doubts, clarifications, aspects of interest for the audience. LINK