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Tradition and Innovation in Food: More Connected Than We Think? A two-day event at Fondazione Edmund Mach
A key meeting point for discussing the interplay between tradition and innovation in the food sector, bringing together experts from food science, business, and design.
Published: May 16, 2025
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This two-day event, hosted at Fondazione Edmund Mach in San Michele All'Adige (TN), will take place on the afternoon of June 9 and the morning of June 10. Organized by Spokes 3 and 4, it will serve as a key meeting point for discussing the interplay between tradition and innovation in the food sector, bringing together experts from food science, business, and design.
The program includes interactive workshops, plenary talks on topics such as copyright protection and digital agriculture, and company presentations focused on the evolving food landscape. Participants will also engage in roundtable discussions, a poster session, and networking opportunities.
A winery tour and tasting at FEM and a social dinner are planned to foster informal exchange and strengthen collaboration among Early Career Scientists (ECS) and professionals.
The event will be held at the Conference Room (Sala Conferenze), PRC building, Fondazione Edmund Mach, Via E. Mach 1, San Michele All'Adige (TN). Coordinated by the OnFoods Spoke 3 and Spoke 4 Organizing Committee – Fondazione Edmund Mach.
➡️ Participation is free, but registration is required. Please fill out the form at the following link: Register here
DAY 1
Monday, June 9
13:00 – 13:30
Arrival and registration
13:30 – 14:00
Welcome address – FEM Representative
14:00 – 14:30
Welcome address – OnFoods Representatives
14:30 – 16:30
Workshop 1: Design Thinking
16:30 – 16:45
Coffee break
16:45 – 18:00
Plenary Talks & Q&A
Copyright Protection – Dr. Arturo Pironti
Data Management and Digital Agriculture – Dr. Pietro Franceschi
18:00 – 18:15
Group photo
18:30
FEM Winery Tour & Tasting
20:30
Social dinner
DAY 2
Tuesday, June 10
09:00 – 10:00
Workshop 2: Recap and preparation for final presentation
10:00 – 11:00
Company presentations
Tradition and Innovation in Food: More Connected Than We Think?
11:00 – 11:15
Coffee break
11:15 – 12:30
Workshop outcomes and roundtable with companies
12:30 – 13:30
Networking and poster session
13:30 – 14:00
Closing remarks
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