As part of this year’s 89th Thessaloniki International Fair, #DigiAgriFood successfully organized an event titled: “Open Data – Open Services for the Agri-Food Sector”, on Saturday, September 13th, 2025, hosted at the booth of Democritus University of Thrace (DUTH).
The event focused on the role of open data and digital services in enhancing agri-food production, promoting innovation, and shaping evidence-based policies.
Speakers’ Highlights
- Mr. Georgios Broufas, Vice Rector for Research & Innovation, DUTH:
Emphasized the potential of open data in supporting agricultural production and processing industries, including the use of weather data, pest traps, and decision-support tools. He also highlighted the university’s open services and their connection with society and the production sector. - Mr. Georgios Syrakoulis, Professor, Dept. of Electrical & Computer Engineering, DUTH:
Provided a definition and analysis of open data, exploring their benefits, limitations, and the challenges that arise during their management and reuse. - Mr. Konstantinos Rallis, Postdoctoral Researcher, DUTH:
Presented concrete examples of open data applications in the agri-food sector and discussed next steps for expanding their use in research and practice. - Mr. Christos Partsias, Department of Smart Specialization & E-Governance, Regional Development Fund of Eastern Macedonia & Thrace:
Outlined the regional strategy for utilizing open data in the primary sector, sharing examples of implemented and upcoming digital solutions.
The event highlighted the critical role of open data as a driver of development, transparency, and innovation in the agri-food sector. Key takeaways included:
- The need for systematic collection, structuring, and sharing of high-quality data.
- Development of open-access digital services for all stakeholders.
- Promotion of collaboration between academia, institutions, and production actors.
DigiAgriFood’s initiative is part of a broader effort to digitally transform the agri-food sector based on principles of openness, sustainability, and social impact.
