iBO / CERTH and FarmB Digital Agriculture, with the support of the Municipality of Aktio – Vonitsa, the Region of Western Greece, and the Sarakatsani Association of Valtos/Xiromero & Evrytania, successfully organized the event “Digital Transformation in Agriculture and Sustainability” in Vonitsa as part of the #DigiAgriFood project,the first European Digital Innovation Hub in the Hellenic Agri-food sector. The event took place on Friday, February 7, at 18:15 at the Cultural Center “LAIS” in Vonitsa.
During the conference, the latest technological advancements in the agri-food sector and their role in strengthening agricultural production and market dynamics were presented. Additionally, valuable insights and tools were provided to help understand the benefits of the digital transformation of agricultural supply chains in terms of competitiveness, efficiency, quality, transparency, traceability, and sustainability.
The European Digital Innovation Hub #DigiAgriFood showcased its initiatives and services, focusing on the digital and green transformation of the agri-food value chain, bringing direct benefits to citizens, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and the public sector. Furthermore, the technologies leveraged by the hub were highlighted, including Artificial Intelligence, Advanced Digital Skills, High-Performance Computing, Digital Transformation, and Interoperability.
Event Topics:
- Business models based on digital technologies that add value to agricultural products.
- Data technologies for supporting decision-making in agricultural businesses.
- Digital farming tools and responsible data sharing.
- Sustainability of the agricultural sector through the use of digital tools.
Speakers:
- Ilias Platis – Representative of DigiAgriFood EDIH, Institute of Bio-Economy and Agro-Technology
- Sotiria Maroula – Marketing Manager EMEA Crop Manager Trees & Fruits, Compo Expert Hellas
- Giannis Prepakis – Technical & Sales Development, UPL Hellas
- Kostas Milios – Head of the Veterinary Directorate, Region of Western Greece
- Dimitrios Triantakonstantis – Assistant Professor of Cutting-Edge Technologies in Precision Agriculture, University of Patras
- Ifigeneia Kagkalou – Professor of Water Environment Protection – Ecology, Department of Civil Engineering, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
The event concluded with fruitful discussions and knowledge exchange among experts, producers, and stakeholders in the agri-food sector, emphasizing the role of technology as a catalyst for sustainability and innovation in agriculture.
