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Under the title "SembrAI: intelligence that feeds tomorrow", a play on words that refers to sowing AI as seeds are planted for the future harvest, the II International Congress on Artificial Intelligence applied to the Agri-Food Chain will be held in Córdoba between September 19 and 20. Organized by INTEC (European Foundation for Innovation and Application of Technology) in collaboration with the Andalusia Agrotech Digital Innovation Hub, and co-financed by the EU and the Andalusian Government , the event is focused on digital transformation and the impact of Artificial Intelligence in the agri-food sector . Digital transformation and use of AI in agriculture On Thursday 19 September, following the opening ceremony, there will be panels on topics such as digital transformation and the future use of AI in agriculture, with spaces such as the Call for Papers , where selected works will be exhibited, and the DemoZone , dedicated to technological demonstrations. There will also be talks, round tables on international experiences, and networking and investment opportunities in the B2B space. Friday 20 September will continue with inspiring talks and panel discussions focused on food cybersecurity and the challenges of AI in the agri-food supply chain. The day will also include an international AI startup competition, talks for students, and an awards ceremony before the closing event. PROGRAM | REGISTRATION

Mechanization and the application of new technologies in agricultural crops will be the focus of the Congress on Agri-Food Mechanization, with special attention to those with the greatest potential for implementation. Digitalization for pest control Challenges such as: The arrival of robotization on farms The evolution of digitalization for pest and disease control The use of biodegradable mulches The value of collaboration between companies and technology centres , both public and private, to promote innovation and development will be one of the issues that will receive special attention during the event. This information and orientation day is subsidized by the program "AID FOR MULTI-REGIONAL TRAINING PROGRAMS AIMED AT PROFESSIONALS IN THE RURAL ENVIRONMENT. CALL 2024", financed by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPA) and managed through the General Directorate of Rural Development, Innovation and Agri-Food Training. PROGRAM | REGISTRATION

After 5 years of duration, and as a culmination of the project, the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food has organized a webinar to share with the agri-food and forestry sector the main results of the i2connect project: Connecting advisors. Promoting interactive innovation in agriculture and forestry, which has been financed with Horizon 2020 funds. Support services for agri-food innovation This webinar will discuss the tools developed for training advisors and professionals in the agri-food and forestry sector . In addition, the importance of project continuity through Innovation Support Services will be mentioned. The MAPA, through its participation, has sought to promote interactive innovation with various actions and activities within it. This will be an event in which European i2connect partners from different countries will participate, who will try to share their vision of interactive innovation, good practices and how to actively promote it. Webinar programme with the results of the i2Connect project 10.00. Introduction. Natalia Catalina Barral. Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPA). 10.05-10.15. MAPA participation in i2connect. Juan Pedro Romero Trueba. Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPA). 10.15-10.25. Interactive innovation. Innovation through operational groups and innovative projects . María Dolores Sierra Díaz. Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPA) 10.25-10.35. Training for Innovation Support Services. Link between i2connect and ATTRACTISS. Nicolás Aranda Pérez. International Agri-Food Campus of Excellence (Ceia3). 10.35-10.45. Acting as ISS. Technological mentoring for operational groups. Inés Echeverría Goñi. National Centre for Food Technology and Safety (CNTA). 10.45-10.55. Training of Advisors. Training of trainers (TTT). Yaite Cuesta Arenas (ZLTO). Netherlands. Rest. 11.00-11.10. Knowledge transfer in Ireland and results from the i2Connect project. Edgar García Manzanilla. Agricultural and Food Development Authority (TEAGASC). Ireland. 11.10-11.20. Contribution of i2connect to rural development: the Italian case. Maria Valentina Lasorella. Centre for Agricultural Policies and Bioeconomy (CREA-PB). Italy. 11.20-11.30: Review of the training provided by INTIA in “Interactive Innovation”. Ángel Malumbres Montorio and Patxi Xabier Lazkanotegi Muxika (INTIA). 11.30-11.40. Training opportunities offered by CECRA. Pablo Asensio. State Academy of Leadership for Food, Agriculture and Forestry ( FUEAK). Germany. 11.40-11.50. Drivers of development: interactive innovation and networking in i2connect. Good...

On September 18, the Cortijo El Puerto farm, located in Lora del Río, Seville , will be the setting for the presentation of the results of the Tic4bio operating group, with an innovative ICT tool designed to improve the efficient management of water and biodiversity in the agricultural sector. This project seeks to integrate digitalization into agri-food processes, optimizing the use of natural resources and promoting sustainability. In this way, decision-making will be favored both to make efficient use of irrigation water and water used in agroindustry, and to calculate the degree of biodiversity on the farm and be able to improve it, responding to the environmental concern and conservation of natural resources of the most demanding market. The event, organised by Ecovalia and other entities in the sector, will begin at 10:00 am with the opening by leading figures in the field of agriculture and innovation. Speakers will include Cristina de Toro Navero , from the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development; Álvaro Barrera Fernández , president of Ecovalia; Lola de Toro Jordano , manager of CeiA3; Emilio Camacho Poyato , from the University of Córdoba; Enrique de la Torre Liébana , CEO of Ingeoliva; and Pablo Reina López , responsible for the development of the ICT tool at Dacartec. At 10:30 a.m., Auxiliadora Vecina Jiménez , director of Innovation and Training at Ecovalia, will present the operating group and a documentary showing the development of the project. Later, at 10:45 a.m., researcher Carmen Flores Cayuela from the University of Córdoba will share the results obtained by this innovative project. The day will continue at 11:30 a.m. with a guided tour of the pilot experience, led by Enrique de la Torre , where attendees will be able to see first-hand how the "tic4bio" tool contributes to a more efficient use of water and biodiversity in crops. Finally, at 12:30 p.m., there will be a tasting of Cortijo El Puerto oils and a tasting of organic foods , highlighting local and sustainable products. This event is a key meeting point for professionals in the agricultural sector seeking advanced...

The cooperative group Agropal and the specialized magazine Tierras (from Interempresas Media) are organizing the 2024 edition of the Congress "The future of cereal", which this year will feature Ramón Armengol , a prominent figure in Catalan and Spanish cooperativism who has recently received the distinction of the Civil Order of Agrarian Merit awarded by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, as its opening speaker. Thanks to his extensive experience in Brussels, where he has come to preside over the organization that represents European cooperatives (COGECA), he will offer a detailed vision of the main challenges affecting the sector and how the Common Agricultural Policy and current geopolitical tensions will determine the future of the activity in the medium and long term. Other highlights will include: Efficiency in fertilization Seed as a key production factor Plant health Carbon farming The evolution of markets Alternative crops Gene editing PROGRAM | REGISTRATION

From 10 to 13 September 2024 , Edinburgh will become the capital of agricultural advice. The city will host the respective annual sessions of the three main European rural advice networks (IALB, EUFRAS and SEASN) that come together to form this major event with the motto "Adapting to zero emissions" for 2024. The event thus consolidates its position as the largest agricultural advice and consultancy conference in Europe. 63rd IALB, 13th EUFRAS and 10th SEASN 2024 Conferences The aim of the conference is to bring together consultants from across Europe to explore how different countries integrate education and research with consultancy to deliver best practice and achieve truly effective information and innovation transfer . This year, the programme promises an interesting mix of inspiration, learning, networking and knowledge for delegates. Through a variety of workshops, keynote lectures, cultural exhibitions, tourism experiences and networking opportunities, the conference will explore Scotland's agricultural system and how it builds and leverages relationships between people working in the rural economy and those in research, education and consultancy, to improve the sustainability of rural land use in Scotland. Field demonstrations A key aspect of the conference is the specialized field days , with a variety of tours covering topics such as "Environmental Initiatives, Organic and Diversified Agriculture" or "Technology and Performance Improvement in Livestock Businesses." In addition, attendees can participate with their panels/posters to present their projects , plans, educational and advisory methods, and new ideas related to this year's central theme. PROGRAM | WORKSHOPS | REGISTRATION OPEN UNTIL AUGUST 16

The School of Industrial Organization (EOI) will host the 3rd Conference to present the new grants that were announced on August 6 to stimulate learning and exchanges between regions and strengthen the Knowledge and Innovation System in Agriculture, known by its acronym in English as AKIS. Supra-regional aid for the exchange of knowledge and training and information activities aimed at the agri-food sector The event will take place on Thursday 5 September at 10am . During this session, interested entities will be able to receive detailed information about the call from ministry officials and resolve their queries directly in a subsequent online work session. The session can be followed live on the EOI YouTube channel. The MAPA publishes this call for supra-regional aid for the exchange of knowledge and training and information activities aimed at the agri-food and forestry sector , framed within the rural development pillar of the Strategic Plan of the Common Agricultural Policy 2023-2027. MORE DETAILS

The Ministry of Digital Transformation and Civil Service is organizing a Virtual Infoday on the Digital Europe Program . The event will take place on July 23 at 10:30 a.m. through the attached Teams link. The event will provide a detailed overview of the upcoming funding opportunities offered by the Programme, facilitating digital transformation in Europe. Additionally, there will be a presentation by the CDTI in which the Synergies between the Horizon Europe programs and the Digital Europe Program will be discussed. No pre-registration is required for the event. PROGRAM | EVENT LINK ON TEAMS

On July 10 at 10:30 a.m. at La Vega Innova , the Digital Innovation Center for the Agri-Food Sector of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food located in San Fernando de Henares (Madrid), the event Artificial Intelligence and Robotics in Agriculture: AgrifoodTEF project will be held. Throughout the day, the Spanish node of the European AgriFoodTEF project will be presented, with details about the Spanish satellite participating in the project, along with other innovative projects that apply artificial intelligence in different subsectors of the agri-food sector. The entire event will be broadcast live on streaming and can be followed live on La Vega Innova's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@LaVegaInnova 📺 Isabel Bombal, Director General of Rural Development, Innovation and Agri-Food Training of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food of Spain, will open the conference. AI and robotics in agriculture and livestock in Spain Following the presentation of the Spanish Satellite of the AgrifoodTEF Project and other innovative projects that take advantage of the benefits of AI, a panel of experts will discuss the potential of AgrifoodTEF and other AI projects to respond to the acceleration needs in data agriculture and robotics in the agricultural and agri-food business sector in Spain. Among the participants, Raffaele Giaffreda stands out, Coordinator of the European AgrifoodTEF project; Rosa Gallardo , Head of the AgrifoodTEF project at the University of Córdoba (UCO) ; and Maite Ambrós , Deputy Director General of Innovation and Digitalization at the General Directorate of Rural Development, Innovation and Agri-Food Training of the MAPA . Technologies to accelerate the development process of agri-food products and services In the afternoon, there will be various workshops in small groups to determine how the project can help speed up the development process of products and services in the agri-food companies of the professionals participating in the event. AgrifoodTEF is a project co-financed by the European Commission through the Digital Europe Programme and the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food of Spain. PROGRAM | REGISTRATION The PRESENTATION can be accessed at the following link And in the next one, the full video of the entire...

On Tuesday, July 9, CDTI is organizing a Q&A workshop, aimed at proposal coordinators for the 2024 calls for: Cluster 6 – Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment. Calls 2024 – PHASE 2 Missions – Adaptation to climate change, oceans and waters and soils – Calls 2024 Circular Bio-Based Europe (CBE) Partnership – Call 2024 It will be a face-to-face event, in which, following the structure of the Horizon Europe evaluation criteria (excellence, impact and quality and efficiency of implementation) and the structure of the template, participants can ask the National Contact Points (NCPs) any questions they may have when preparing their proposals in each of these sections. Proposals until July 1st Participants must send a draft of their proposals to the email address lydia.gonzalez@cdti.es with a deadline of Monday 1 July (at 12pm). Only those who have previously submitted their proposals will be admitted to the workshop. One participant will be admitted per coordinated proposal and the participation of a second participant will be considered, depending on the applications received. In the afternoon or after the workshop, the NCPs will arrange bilateral meetings with the participants to discuss their proposals and clarify any questions they may have. Program 9:30 – 9:40 Opening of the workshop. Objectives and operation. 9:40 – 10:20 1.-The evaluation process and the evaluator's vision. Ana Tardón (NCP Cluster 6 – CIEMAT) and evaluator (pending confirmation) Questions from participants. 10:20-10:40 2.- Part A of the proposal. Marta de Diego (NCP Cluster 6 and Spanish Representative in the JU Circular Bio-based Europe (CBE)- CDTI) Questions from participants. 10:40-11:05 3.- Excellence section. Lydia González (NCP of Cluster 6 and the Climate Change Adaptation Mission) Questions from participants. 11:05-11:35 COFFEE BREAK 11:35-12:00 4.- “Impact” section of the proposal. Juan Carlos García (Cluster 6 Delegate and NCP Mission for Oceans, Seas and Inland Waters - CDTI) Questions from participants 12:00-12:40 5.- Rules of participation. Legal and financial matters. Cascading financing. Gustavo García Turiño (NCP of legal and financial matters – FECYT) Questions from participants. 12:40-13:05 6.- Section on “Quality and efficiency in implementation” Marta Conde (NCP Cluster 6 and...

The Technical Conference organized by the Agrarian Technological Institute of the Junta de Castilla y León ( ITACyL ) and the Wine Technology Platform ( PTV ) aims to highlight innovation in the wine sector . During the day, experts and specialists from ITACyL, CDTI and representatives of wineries will give various presentations on innovative projects and two round tables on innovation in the sector and the opportunities for public and public financing of innovation for the wine sector. PROGRAM | FREE REGISTRATION | Location | Event information and contact : comunicacion@ptvvino.com

Webinar that will offer detailed information on the advantages of this business search engine in the field of agri-food technology . New features will also be presented and the problems that the value chain encounters in the transfer and implementation of digital technologies in the sector will be discussed in a round table . Participants will include: Manuel Lainez Andrés , Director of Innovation and Agri-Food Development at Cajamar; Alejandro Blaas Nacle , Director of Plataforma Tierra; Francisco José Castillo Díaz , Analyst at Plataforma Tierra; Inés Isabel La Moneda , Advisory Member at the General Subdirectorate of Innovation and Digitalization of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food; Alberto A. García Torés, General Manager at Granja de Desarrollo Ovino AGM; José Antonio Rísquez Salas , Director of Innovation and Business Development at COVAP; Jesús Gerique Molina , General Manager of 7eData Business; and José Manuel Escobar , Director of LQA THINKING ORGANIC SL. REGISTRATION | PROGRAM

On July 3, the conference "Models of international transfers: university and business" will take place, which is part of the EIV-UPM 2024 activities program at the Boadilla del Monte Campus. The transfer and collaboration between science and business is one of the main weaknesses of the Spanish STI system, but also one of the greatest opportunities for progress. The university must establish the basic foundations to promote transfer and collaboration in the Science and Innovation System. For this reason, the UPM is organizing this event, which will be completed with two round tables on the following topics: International Transfer Models. International Experiences University - Company FREE REGISTRATION

Startbec is the MAPA and AINIA programme for the design and implementation of measures to encourage the development of technology-based startups in the field of bioeconomy. The aim is to promote innovative value chains linked to the agri-food sector, support entrepreneurship, and invest in talent. During the StartBEC DemoDay, experts in the field will discuss the many opportunities offered by the bioeconomy, and the protagonists of the program will be introduced: companies, experts, researchers and students who are part of this first edition of StartBEC. INFORMATION DOSSIER | REGISTRATION | Contact, startbec@ainia.es

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.

Professionals from all over the world and expert speakers will present the latest scientific advances in all areas of poultry farming. The Congress will also feature a space for trade exhibitions, as well as satellite conferences for scientific dissemination by the most active companies in the European poultry sector. SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM | Registration | Location | Information and contact 34 963 528 181 | info@epc2024.com

The 4th World Agriculture Conference will offer the opportunity to hear the latest in digital innovation, discover revolutionary deep tech solutions, network with key players from industry, research and academia, establish new business relationships and, ultimately, make your mark in the agricultural world. Ecosystem conservation, plant genomics, agricultural biodiversity, farm management, agricultural and environmental crises and artificial intelligence in agriculture are just some of the topics that will be addressed at the international conference on agriculture.

48 intensive hours to test creativity and discover innovative talent applied to AgriFoodTech . Faced with a specific challenge, different workshops will be organized in which teamwork is encouraged. The activity will end with a round table of outstanding speakers for the Hackathon and an awards ceremony . June 20, from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. June 21, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Who can sign up? It is open to students, professionals and technology enthusiasts over 18 years old . You can participate individually or in teams of up to 5 people . The winning team will receive funding and support for the development of its technological solution. The amount will depend on the specific needs of the development plan proposed and validated by La Vega Innova. PROGRAM of the day | REGISTRATION until June 16 | MORE INFO

InNormadrid and the Alcobendas Business Association (AICA) are organizing a financing workshop in which the Center for Technological Development and Innovation (CDTI) will offer an update on the lines of aid and provide information on the EIC Accelerator program. Networking and CDTI financing for innovation projects The meeting will allow for interviews so that projects can receive advice on their ideas. REGISTRATION | MORE INFORMATION

Conference with food experts to learn about and discuss the latest developments in the industry, share case studies and valuable experience on food safety, quality and manufacturing practices. To consult the Summit program click here