Conference programme

Keep an eye out – we will regularly update the programme with new speakers and expanded descriptions of each session

Wednesday, 1 October

09:00 – 16:30

Networking, coffee, and a light snack

Kick off the conference by connecting with fellow attendees and exploring poster presentations.

Welcome and opening session

Chair: Lisbeth Henricksen
Executive Vice President, Innovation, SEGES Innovation

Keynote: Towards a green and sustainable agri-food sector in Denmark

Discover the latest initiatives driving sustainability in Denmark’s agri-food sector.

Speaker: TBA

Keynote: A fair and competitive green agri-food sector

Insights from EU’s Vision for Agriculture and Food

Speaker: TBA

Topic 1: Catalysing a climate efficient agri-food change by 2035

The green transition: Perspectives from young farmers

Hear from the next generation of farmers about their experiences and perspectives on the green transition.

Moderator: TBA

Panellists:
Louise Korsgaard Frederiksen, Danish farmer
More panellists to be announced

The role of research in the green transition of the agricultural sector

Understand the critical role research plays in advancing sustainable agriculture.

Interactive Q&A session

Engage with speakers and get your questions answered.

Lunch, networking, and marketplace for green transition ideas

Enjoy a standing lunch while networking and exploring posters with innovative green transition ideas.

The power of mission-based partnerships

Discover the benefits and impact of mission-based partnerships.

DEBATE: Mission-oriented research and innovation: Advancing the green transition

Join the debate with experts from mission-based consortia in a discussion on how collaborative efforts can drive the green transition forward.

Driving change: The impact of SBTi on our business

Understand how the Science Based Targets initiative is influencing business practices.

Speaker: TBA

Interactive Q&A session

Engage with speakers and get your questions answered.

Break: Green transition ideas presentation & networking

Take a break and network while exploring green transition ideas.

Topic 2: Breaking down barriers through actionable strategies

Navigating the EU green claims: Balancing compliance, costs, and consumer expectations

Learn how to navigate the complexities of EU green claims.

Speaker: TBA

DEBATE: Managing green initiatives in diverse regulatory landscapes

Discuss the challenges and opportunities of managing green initiatives across different regulatory environments.

Moderator: TBA

Panellists:
Ejnar Schultz
, Vice President, Arla Foods
More panellists to be announced

The corporate dilemma of greenhushing

Explore the challenges companies face in communicating their green initiatives.

Speaker: TBA

Drinks & conference dinner

Unwind and enjoy drinks and dinner with fellow conference participants.

Thursday, 2 October

08:00 – 15:35

Sponsor/partner event

Start the day by joining a session with our sponsors and partners.

Morning coffee and a light snack

Enjoy a boost with refreshments and networking.

From data to labels: Ensuring high validity in climate labelling

Delve into the importance of accurate climate labelling and its impact.

Pricing climate labelled products

Understand the key decisions and challenges faced by a company in pricing and introducing climate-labelled products.

Speaker: TBA

Interactive Q&A session

Engage with speakers and get your questions answered.

Topic 3: Releasing the potentials of next-gen climate mitigating technologies

Releasing the potentials of next-gen climate mitigating technologies

Engage in discussions with other green experts on cutting-edge research, tools, and strategies, focusing on implementation and regulatory issues.

Moderators

Lars Villadsgaard, Head of Climate, SEGES Innovation
Julie Therese Christensen, Senior Specialist, SEGES Innovation
Franziska Petra Eller, Senior Specialist, SEGES Innovation 
More to be announced

The session is planned for breakout rooms.
Topics to be discussed:
– Climate concepts: How to save the planet with agriculture
– Shit happens: A deep dive into manure and slurry handling
– Nitrous oxide: The gas we didn’t invite to the party
– Cattle and climate: How to keep the burps in check

Lunch: Enjoy a standing lunch and continue networking



Topic 4: How to scale from local success to global impact or vice versa

DEBATE: Adapting local initiatives to global strategies

Join a discussion with experts on how local successes can inform and shape global strategies.

Moderator: Martin Scholten, Principal Advisor, Wageningen University & Research

Panellists:
TBA

How to strengthen the position of each country in the green transition

Learn about key strategies to elevate each country’s position in the global sustainability movement.

Short break: Time to refresh and recharge


 

Utilise synergies in science

Debate kick-off with a talk from Novo Nordisk Foundation, focusing on strategies to maximize scientific synergies.

DEBATE: Utilise synergies in science

Engage with experts on strategies to maximize the benefits of scientific collaborations and synergies.

Closing

Topic Chair: XXX
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Honouring the best Green Transition Ideas

A tribute to the visionaries whose ideas lead the way for a greener and more sustainable future.

Speaker: TBA

Mobilising collective efforts for a sustainable future

This signature talk will highlight ways to inspire and mobilise collective efforts for reshaping the climate impact of the agri-food sector.

Speaker: TBA