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
'Sowing the future of EU Agriculture’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
‘A digital transformation for farmers and rural communities for sustainable future’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
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Commissioner for Agriculture Janusz WojciechowskiCommissioner for Agriculture Janusz Wojciechowski 
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Andrea Porcella Čapkovičová, Directorate-General for Agriculture and Rural Development, European CommissionAndrea Porcella Čapkovičová, Directorate-General for Agriculture and Rural Development, European Commission 
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The future of Agriculture exhibition - University of CordobaThe future of Agriculture exhibition - University of Cordoba 
agri-digital-wolfgang-burtscher-opening-speech.jpgKeynote speech - Wolfgang Burtscher, Director General, Directorate-General for Agriculture and Rural Development, European Commission 
agri-digital-session-2-max-schulman.jpgMax Schulman, MTK, Finland 
Agri-Digital Conference - participants at exhibition standsParticipants 
agri-digital-jolita-butkeviciene-session-4.jpgJolita 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
