The second edition of the EDIH Network Summit will bring together key stakeholders from the European Digital Innovation Hubs (EDIH) network, on 26 and 27 November to The Egg Brussels, including representatives from various thematic working groups, national authorities, and expert groups.
The summit aims to provide first-rate information on key topics such as AI challenges as well as to facilitate in-depth discussions on practical topics through good practices for digital transformation and innovative solutions across multiple areas including agrifood, construction, cybersecurity, digital health, and smart connectivity.
#DigiAgriFood, the first European Digital Innovation Hub in the Hellenic Agri-Food Sector, will be represented at the meeting by its coordination team, Michalopoulou Maria, Amarantidis Ioannis, Vogdiltsis Dionysis and Bardakidis Dimitris and will participate in discussions and networking activities with the aim of communicating the progress it has achieved in its two years of operation, interacting with stakeholders and participating in the planning of the next phase of the EDIHs’ operation.
Speakers
- Moderator: Mr. Thomas Lainé, EDIH Bretagne (France)
- Keynote Speaker: Prof. William O’Gorman, Dungarvan Enterprise Centre and ENTIRE at SETU (Ireland)
- Workshop Moderators:
- Mr. Stephen Barnes, ENTIRE (Ireland)
- Mr. Ioannis Amarantidis, DigiAgriFood EDIH (Greece)
- Mrs. Lisa Boden, ENTIRE (Ireland)
- Additional Speaker: Mrs. Hazel Peavoy, ENTIRE (Ireland)
Workshop Objectives
This workshop aims to bring together EDIH members of the TWG Agrifood to:
- Design the 2025 collaboration workplan, focusing on regional digital transformation goals.
- Define priority topics and elaborate on collaboration actions and a shared calendar.
- Strengthen the EDIH network by building trust and personal connections.
Agenda
- 10:00 – 10:05: Introduction
Speaker: Mr. Thomas Lainé - 10:05 – 10:15: EU Level Initiatives in Support of Digitalization in Agri-Food – Opportunities for EDIHs
Speaker: Ms. Doris Maquardt - 10:15 – 10:20: How to Mobilise Your Regional Stakeholders
Speaker: Prof. Bill O’Gorman - 10:20 – 10:40: Development of a Framework for the Governance of the AgriFood TWG
Speakers: Mr. Stephen Barnes and Mr. Ioannis Amarantidis - 10:40 – 10:45: Presentation of Outcomes to Synergy Days
Speaker: Mrs. Hazel Peavoy - 10:45 – 11:25: Priority Topics and Voting
Facilitators: Mr. Stephen Barnes, supported by Mr. Thomas Lainé, Mr. Ioannis Amarantidis, and Mrs. Lisa Boden
Topics:- Develop an Integrated Training Program
- Establish Clear Service Pathways for SMEs
- Coordinate on Shared Resources and Innovation Support
- Align on Priority Technologies
- Create a Robust Network of Events and Showcases
- 11:25 – 11:30: Summary and Closing
Speaker: Mr. Thomas Lainé