Event Boosting the bioeconomy in the agri-food sector - Online Workshop

The new Bioeconomy Strategy, due for adoption by the end of 2025, aims to advance innovation and maintain the EU's leadership in the bioeconomy. It will propose actions to unlock the potential of bioeconomy innovations, so that they can reach the market, generating green jobs and growth. The strategy will also focus on reinforcing circularity and sustainability.

The workshop

This online workshop will present examples of the bioeconomy in the agri-food sector. The presentations - each including a short Q&A - will be followed by a discussion with all participants. This discussion will be based on questions that will be shared in advance.

Please register by 12:00 CEST on 26 June.

• bioeconomy | biotechnology | agro-industry | agricultural production | food industry
• Monday 30 June 2025, 09:30 - 12:30 (CEST)
• Live streaming available

Programme

Part 1: Opening and introduction

09:30 - 09:40 Opening remarks Gijs Schilthuis – Director, DG AGRI

09:40 - 09:50 The new EU Bioeconomy Strategy

Agata Kotkowska – Deputy Head of Unit, DG ENV

Part 2: Presentations and Q&As

09:50 - 10:05 Grain-derived products

Alarik Sandrup – Director Public and Regulatory Affairs, Lantmännen

10:05 - 10:20 Microbial ingredients

Katelijne Bekers – Co-founder and CEO, MicroHarvest

10:20 - 10:35 Pea-based products

Edgars Ruža – Board Member, ASNS Ingredient

10:35 - 10:50 Functional ingredients

Débora Campos – Founder and CEO, AgroGrIN Tech

10:50 - 11:05 Break

Part 3: Discussion and closing remarks

11:05 - 12:20 Discussion with all participants

12:20 - 12:30 Closing remarks
Kristin Schrieber - Director, DG GROW