AKIS in action: Cultivating Innovation – AKIS as a Catalyst for Educational Excellence

Well-educated farmers, advisors, teachers as well as agri-food professionals are the vital for well-functioning Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation Systems (AKIS).  Educational AKIS practices working forward-looking training initiatives such as GEEK4Food’s AI-powered programmes, vocational Centers of Excellence for the agriculture of the future, and the role of Rural Development Centers in Rhineland-Palatinate as regional knowledge hubs, demonstrate how targeted, innovative education can accelerate the transition towards a more sustainable, digitally literate, and resilient food system.

Join this insightful event and get inspired by these confirmed presentations:

Geek4food Learning and engaging the system: GEEK4Food’s skills- and visibility-driven approach to agrifood transitions  

Cecilia Tonelli, European Institute of Innovation & Technology (EIT) Food

 Life Long Learning of advisors and farmers as a tool for innovation in the entire agri-food sector – The AGRIFOOD4FUTURE pathway

Irene Diti, Universita Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Italy

 The role of the Rural Development Centers of the state of Rhineland-Palatinate as regional knowledge hubs for agriculture

Volker Wenghoefer, Ministry of Agriculture of the German Federal State of Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

Connect with speakers, share your insights, and explore innovative ways to enhance knowledge flow and drive innovation. Gain inspiration from expert experiences across different countries.