Conference Program
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You can take a look at the detailed agenda for our conference day Seed Summit in Prague on November 21st, 2024.
The conference will feature keynotes, breakout sessions, and networking opportunities. Discover the full program, including speaker details and session topics, to plan your event experience effectively.
8.30 AM-9.00 AM
9.10 AM-9.30 AM
Opening Remarks (ENG/CZE)
Bijan Sabet (USA) / Alexis Taylor (USA) / Marek Výborný (CZE)
9.30 AM-10.00 AM
Keynote Speaker Address (ENG/CZE)
Michale Pixová (CZE)
10.00 AM-11.00 AM
Panel 1: Gender Aspects of the Agri-food (ENG/CZE)
- Address gender disparities in the agricultural sector in terms of access to resources, including land, finance, and education
- Advocate for policies and programs that promote women’s participation and leadership in agriculture and agri-food businesses
- Raise awareness about the contributions of women to agriculture and the importance of recognizing and valuing their work
- Provide training and capacity-building opportunities to empower women farmers and entrepreneurs
Panel participants: Jana Mazancová (CZE) / Katarína Klamková (CZE) / Jana Havrdová (CZE) / Markéta Vinkelhoferová (CZE) / Lili Balogh (HU)
Moderátoration: Mitchell Collins (USA)
11.00 AM-11.30 AM
Networking Break + Exhibition Displays
EWA 2020-2024
11.30 AM-12.30 PM
Panel 2: Empowering Youth in Agriculture (ENG/CZE)
- Encourage youth involvement in agriculture and agri-food innovation.
- Provide resources and support for young farmers to adopt sustainable farming practices
- Foster collaboration between youth-led initiatives and established agricultural organizations
- Promote the inclusion of youth perspectives in agricultural policies and decision-making processes
Panel participations: Ilona Svobodová (CZE) / Ramona Duminicioiu (RO) / Wioletta Olejarczyk (PL) / Jiří Zhoř (CZE) / Jana Pitrová (CZE)
Moderations: Nicolas Rubio (USA)
12.30 PM-1.00 PM
Partners presentation
Pro Podnikavé, Plastia
1.00 PM-2.00 PM
Networking Lunch-Interactive Exhibition
EWA 2020-2024
2.00 PM-3.30 PM
Panel 3: Innovation within Agri-food (ENG/CZE)
- Promote the adoption of innovative technologies and practices that enhance productivity, sustainability, and resilience in agriculture
- Facilitate knowledge-sharing and collaboration among researchers, entrepreneurs, and industry stakeholders to drive agricultural innovation
- Support the development of agri-tech startups and entrepreneurial ventures focused on addressing pressing challenges in the agri-food sector
- Encourage investment in research and development to unlock new opportunities for added value and market growth in agriculture
Panel participations: Jouke Knol (NL) / Gordona Duric (BA) / Monika Tomaniová (CZE) / Rostislav Brzobohatý (CZE) / Martin Kolařík (CZE) / Luca Sára Bródy (HU) / Puck van Holstein (NL)
Moderations: Thomas de Bruyne (NL)
3.30 PM-4.30 PM
Panel 4: Supporting Women in Business and Innovation (CZE/ENG)
Identification of Barriers for Women in Business, a discussion on the main challenges women face when starting and growing their businesses.
The panel will explore solutions to improve access to financial support for women entrepreneurs.
A conversation on ways to balance entrepreneurship with family responsibilities and how to enhance workplace flexibility for female entrepreneurs. The focus will be on maintaining careers during maternity or parental leave.
Panel participations: Jana Fišerová (CZE) / Eva Lacinová (CZE) / Lenka Novotná (CZE) / Eva Svobodová (CZE) / Eva Grulichová (CZE)
Moderations: Adina Foxová (CZE)
3.30 PM-4.30 PM
EWA Corner (CZE) - Bistro Podium
- Presentation of the EWA – Empowering Women in Agrifood Accelerator Finalists, 2024 Edition
- Defining the needs of the support ecosystem for women entrepreneurs in the agri-food sector, including access to training, resources, and networks.
- Tools for advocating gender-inclusive policies and initiatives that create equal opportunities for women in agri-food businesses and investments, facilitating their easier entry into the field.
Panel participation: Adéla Lánová (CZE) / Ludmila Kucer (CZE) / Lucie Rien (CZE) / Karolína Chroustovská (CZE) + EWA program winners 2024
Moderations: Petra Kubálková
4.30 PM- 4.45 PM
Closing Remarks (ENG/CZE)
Eva Mejtová, EIT