8.2.2024 , Registration 14:30, Event from 15 to 19
Forest Sciences Building on Viikki Campus, talks & pitches in Raisio hall (Latokartanonkaari 7, 00790 Helsinki)
Welcome words: Laura Forsman - Manager, Viikki Food Design Factory, University of Helsinki
Keynote: Romina Cavatassi, IFAD - Lead Economist with the Research and Impact assessment division of IFAD, (UN’s International Fund for Agricultural Development)
-Topic: Generating evidence through impact assessments: insights from investments and innovation on rural development
Pitches by teams in the Germinator batch #3 + Q&A
Networking - 30 min
Featured speaker: Zoë Loughlin, Cambridge Institute of Sustainability Leadership - Programme Manager at the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership, supporting startups and small businesses to accelerate sustainability innovation
-Topic: Sustainable food systems – a collaborative approach from the University of Cambridge
1 minute pitches from VFDF ecosystem’s agrifood tech startups
Final words & thanks: Ritva Toivonen - Dean, Faculty of Agriculture & Forestry, University of Helsinki
Networking - 90 min
The event is free of charge, but registration is required by 5.2. the latest, if there are still places left. Remember to click confirm on the second page of the registration. If you don't receive the automatic confirmation email within a few minutes, check your junk mail folder and try again or contact us at viikkifooddesignfactory@helsinki.fi.