The inaugural EU Agri-Food Days took place in Brussels on 5 - 8 December 2023. Discussions were held on the outlook of European
agriculture, market trends, food security, sustainability, and digital innovation. This international event brought together farmers, policy-makers, business leaders, analysts, and experts from around the world to foster dialogue and inspire transformative ideas.
Highlights EU Agri-Food Days 2023
5 December: EU-Canada Dialogue on Sustainable Agriculture
The EU-Canada Stakeholder Conference brings the current series of joint workshops on sustainable agriculture to a close. Stakeholders and policy makers will review progress to date and discuss future priorities for the next phase of the ongoing EU-Canada Dialogue on Sustainable Agriculture. A broad and diverse participation of agriculture stakeholders from both Canada and the EU is expected.
By invitation only, no web streaming available
6 December: Opening
Time: 14:00-14:30 (CET)
- Pioneering the agricultural future for Europe
Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission - Sowing the future: debating the future of agriculture
Janusz Wojciechowski, European Commissioner for Agriculture
6 - 7 December: Agricultural Outlook Conference
The EU Agricultural Outlook Conference is the annual event that convenes stakeholders to discuss trends, policies, and market developments. It aims to provide a unique platform for a dialogue between policymakers and the agricultural sector.
Registration closed
Agenda (PDF) Conference material
Social media: #AgriOutlook
8 December: Agri-Digital Conference
The EU Agri-Digital Conference will foster discussions on progress, policies and future role of digitalisation and data in agriculture and rural areas. It aims at inspiring transformative ideas and actions for a resilient and sustainable agricultural sector.
Registration closed
Agenda (PDF) Conference material
Social media: #EUDigitalAgri
Media gallery
EU Agri Food Days 
Commissioner for Agriculture Janusz Wojciechowski 
EU Agri Food Days breakout session 
EU Agri Food Days panel 
EU Agri Food Days - Agricultural Outlook Conference delegates 
Andrea Porcella Čapkovičová, Directorate-General for Agriculture and Rural Development, European Commission 
EU Agri-Food Days conference delegates 
The future of Agriculture exhibition - University of Cordoba 
Keynote speech - Wolfgang Burtscher, Director General, Directorate-General for Agriculture and Rural Development, European Commission 
Max Schulman, MTK, Finland 
Participants 
Jolita Butkeviciene and session 4 panelists
Practical information
When / Where:
- 5 December / Brussels, Belgium
- 6 - 8 December / Charlemagne building, Rue de la Loi 170, 1000 Brussels, Belgium
Live web stream available: 6 - 8 December
No prior registration is needed for online attendance
Organisers: Directorate-General for Agriculture and Rural Development
Social media: #EUAgriFoodDays
