Project BIO-Boost’s Partner Meeting, Study Visit, and Hackathon in Slovenia
11/06/2024
Announcing Our Final Conference: "The Future of the Bioeconomy"
We are thrilled to invite you to the Project BIO-Boost final conference, "The Future of the Bioeconomy," taking place on January 23, 2025, at the NCBR office in Brussels, Rue Belliard 40. This event promises to be an influential gathering for those involved in bioeconomy value chains.
This conference aims to facilitate the transfer of innovative practices and successful initiatives within sectors like agri-food, forestry, bio-based chemicals, materials, products, and bioenergy. By leveraging EU-supported research and innovation projects, we aim to enhance the capabilities of participating innovation agencies.
What to Expect:
- Engaging in discussions on the bioeconomy's future
- Presentations of promising SME projects
- Opportunities to connect with potential end-users and network within diverse innovation communities
- Exploration of future bioeconomy policies and initiatives
The conference highlights the essential role of innovation agencies and seeks to strengthen national ecosystems by supporting, creating, financing, and involving SMEs in bioeconomic innovations.
Agenda
Thursday, 23 January 2024 - NCBR Office in Brussels
| EXCHANGE CHANNEL ON BIOECONOMY POLICIES AND INITIATIVES | |
| 13:00 - 14:00 | Welcome lunch |
| 14:00 - 14:15 | Official Welcome: European Innovation Ecosystems (EIE) – João Labareda Coordinator, European Innovation Ecosystems, DG RTD, EC |
| 14:15 - 14:30 | How R&I is boosting the BioEconomy? – Mr Marek VESELSKY, Policy Officer, Bioeconomy and Food Systems, DG RTD, EC |
| 14:30 - 14:45 | Is commercial success in the Bioeconomy possible? Mr Adam ADAMEK, Director of Innovation, EIT Food |
| 14:45 - 15:00 | Boosting innovation agencies for bioeconomy value chains – Ms Conny Hanghøj - BIO-Boost coordinator, Food & Bio Cluster Denmark |
| 15:00 - 15:15 | BioEast – Mr Barna KOVACS, Secretary-General at BIOEAST |
| 15:15 - 16:15 | Panel discussion: The future of the BioEconomy – (EIT Food, BioEast, BioBoost) Moderator: Mr Maciej ZDANOWICZ, NCBR) |
| 16:15 - 16:30 | Bioeconomy Strategy – Ms Agata KOTKOWSKA, Deputy Head of Unit, Circular Economy, Sustainable Production and Consumption, DG ENV, EC |
| 16:30 – 18:00 | Networking reception |
