Sustainable agri-food system and the new European vision: economic growth, attractiveness, and decarbonization

The conference aims to explore the challenges and opportunities facing the European agri-food sector in the era of ecological and digital transitions. The event will highlight the crucial role that agriculture, food production, and the entire agri-food value chain—closely connected with the research community—can play in achieving economic growth, attractiveness, and competitiveness, while also supporting decarbonization goals in line with the new EU directives.

Key focus will be placed on the essential factors needed to ensure generational renewal, stability, and the attractiveness of the agri-food sector, as well as on the development of technologies crucial for enabling processes and pathways toward a fair transition to climate neutrality.

Further discussions will address themes such as the integration of technological innovation with sustainability, the digitalization of the supply chain, emission reduction practices, and the creation of an inclusive and fair food system that ensures food security and access to healthy and sustainable food.

Program

10.00 Opening remarks
Daniele Rossi, National Agrifood Cluster

10.10 I Session - Presentations

Strategic guidelines for competitiveness and sustainability
Massimo Iannetta, ENEA
Representative of National Agrifood Cluster

A vision for agriculture and food
Ricard Ramon, Head of Unit at European Commission - DG AGRI (TBC)

On systemic changes for agri-food system addressing sustainable competitivness
Giulia Listorti, JRC – Joint Research Centre

11.10 II Session - Case studies

Technological transformation of the agri-food supply chain
Michele Costabile, LUISS-X.ITE 

Integrated supply chains: from primary production to packaging
Agricultural producers, industrial processors, and innovative packaging companies

12.10 III Session - Round table discussion
The role of sustainability in integrated supply chain relationships

Speakers:
Massimiliano Giansanti, Confagricoltura (Confederation of Italian Agriculture)
Giangiacomo Pierini, Federalimentare (Italian Food&Drink Industry Federation)
Raffaele Rinaldi, Direttore centrale ABI
Representative of Federdistribuzione