Program
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Thursday, April 23rd
Thursday, April 23rd
9:45 - PANEL DISCUSSION - Data-driven farming and the digitalisation of agriculture
This conference explores how data driven farming is reshaping the sustainability agenda in European agriculture, and what this means for public affairs.
9:45 - PANEL DISCUSSION - Data-driven farming and the digitalisation of agriculture
This conference explores how data driven farming is reshaping the sustainability agenda in European agriculture, and what this means for public affairs.
10:00 - WORKSHOP - FPR 2.0: aligning EU goals with national realities
This workshop will explore the evolving EU policy landscape on fertilisers from a public affairs perspective, at a time when the Fertilising Products Regulation (FPR) is undergoing significant scrutiny through both the Omnibus VI and the FPR evaluation.
10:00 - WORKSHOP - FPR 2.0: aligning EU goals with national realities
This workshop will explore the evolving EU policy landscape on fertilisers from a public affairs perspective, at a time when the Fertilising Products Regulation (FPR) is undergoing significant scrutiny through both the Omnibus VI and the FPR evaluation.
11:15 - PANEL DISCUSSION - Water resilience: policy and public affairs perspective
This conference explores strategies to enhance water resilience in agriculture and food systems, with a focus on EU policy frameworks and funding opportunities.
11:15 - PANEL DISCUSSION - Water resilience: policy and public affairs perspective
This conference explores strategies to enhance water resilience in agriculture and food systems, with a focus on EU policy frameworks and funding opportunities.
11:30 - WORKSHOP - Seeds for the future: driving generational renewal in EU agriculture
Moderated by Rose O'DONOVAN, Agra Facts. This workshop examines strategies to support generational renewal in the EU agri-food sector, focusing on policies, funding mechanisms, and public affairs opportunities.
11:30 - WORKSHOP - Seeds for the future: driving generational renewal in EU agriculture
Moderated by Rose O'DONOVAN, Agra Facts. This workshop examines strategies to support generational renewal in the EU agri-food sector, focusing on policies, funding mechanisms, and public affairs opportunities.
12:15 - LUNCH
12:15 - LUNCH
13:15 : PANEL DISCUSSION - The vinegar gap: clearer and harmonised EU rules
This conference will explore the evolving EU legislative framework for vinegar within the ongoing proposal to strengthen farmers' position in the agri-food supply chain.
13:15 : PANEL DISCUSSION - The vinegar gap: clearer and harmonised EU rules
This conference will explore the evolving EU legislative framework for vinegar within the ongoing proposal to strengthen farmers' position in the agri-food supply chain.
13:30 - WORKSHOP - Healthy EU citizens: the role of food balancing health and competitiveness
This workshop will explore how the EU can promote healthier diets while maintaining a competitive and innovative agrifood sector, bringing together policymakers, industry representatives, and experts. It will focus on balancing public health objectives such as improving nutrition and addressing diet-related diseases, with economic priorities like competitiveness and innovation. Additionally it will highlight the need for coherent, science-based policies and collaboration across the food value chain
13:30 - WORKSHOP - Healthy EU citizens: the role of food balancing health and competitiveness
This workshop will explore how the EU can promote healthier diets while maintaining a competitive and innovative agrifood sector, bringing together policymakers, industry representatives, and experts. It will focus on balancing public health objectives such as improving nutrition and addressing diet-related diseases, with economic priorities like competitiveness and innovation. Additionally it will highlight the need for coherent, science-based policies and collaboration across the food value chain
14:15 - PANEL DISCUSSION - Financing for regenerative agriculture
Moderated by Rose O'DONOVAN, Agra Facts. This conference explores how EU policy frameworks and funding mechanisms can support the transition to regenerative agriculture. Participants will gain insights into current EU programmes and other incentives that can mobilize private and public investment in sustainable agriculture.
14:15 - PANEL DISCUSSION - Financing for regenerative agriculture
Moderated by Rose O'DONOVAN, Agra Facts. This conference explores how EU policy frameworks and funding mechanisms can support the transition to regenerative agriculture. Participants will gain insights into current EU programmes and other incentives that can mobilize private and public investment in sustainable agriculture.
14:30 - WORKSHOP - A new era for the digitalisation of agriculture
This workshop explores how data driven farming is reshaping the sustainability agenda in European agriculture, and what this means for public affairs.
14:30 - WORKSHOP - A new era for the digitalisation of agriculture
This workshop explores how data driven farming is reshaping the sustainability agenda in European agriculture, and what this means for public affairs.
15:45 - PANEL DISCUSSION - Building sustainable and traceable supply chains
This conference explores sustainability and full-chain traceability and how forward looking companies are already taking concrete steps to meet and exceed these expectations.
15:45 - PANEL DISCUSSION - Building sustainable and traceable supply chains
This conference explores sustainability and full-chain traceability and how forward looking companies are already taking concrete steps to meet and exceed these expectations.
16:00 - WORKSHOP - EU policy aligned with Dutch animal‑welfare legislation
This conference examines the intersection of EU regulatory frameworks and Dutch animal‑welfare legislation, highlighting opportunities and challenges for compliance and policy alignment.
16:00 - WORKSHOP - EU policy aligned with Dutch animal‑welfare legislation
This conference examines the intersection of EU regulatory frameworks and Dutch animal‑welfare legislation, highlighting opportunities and challenges for compliance and policy alignment.
5:00 - COCKTAIL PARTY
5:00 - COCKTAIL PARTY
ABOUT THE SUMMIT
MEET
DEBATE
DEVELOP
The Public affairs Summit in Brussels is an event 100% dedicated to EU public affairs professionals. The edition devoted to agriculture and food will be held over one day on 23 April 2026, in a venue right in the heart of Brussels.
ABOUT THE SUMMIT
MEET
DEBATE
DEVELOP
The Public affairs Summit in Brussels is an event 100% dedicated to EU public affairs professionals. The edition devoted to agriculture and food will be held over one day on 23 April 2026, in a venue right in the heart of Brussels.
ABOUT THE SUMMIT
MEET
DEBATE
DEVELOP
The Public affairs Summit in Brussels is an event 100% dedicated to EU public affairs professionals. The edition devoted to agriculture and food will be held over one day on 23 April 2026, in a venue right in the heart of Brussels.