Modern international practices in sustainable rural development.

The agri-food sector is an important driver of development at the regional and local level. How do local and regional food systems relate to the circular economy? What are the challenges for societies and the environment? What is the role of the state and what is the role of private initiative? Good examples both internationally and in our country present opportunities for learning and inspiration and harness the agri-food sector’s potential in further contributing to the sustainability of local communities.

Entrance free

Moderator:Effie Lazaridou, Managing Director of New Agriculture for a New Generation Program

Speakers

Antheia Kotsi, Art Curator and organizer of Lemnos Philema Gastronomy & Wine Festival

Carl Pray, Professor of Rutgers university, Director of Agricultural, Food and Recource Economic Department)

Prodromos Kalaitzis, Policy advisor, Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Chania

George Kyriakarakos, Senior energy consultant (Smart meters anywhere, 1^stprize Agri-tech category, Trophy Challenge 2019)

Jessica Fealy, Board Director with Northern Gulf Resource Management Group; Advisor at Agrifutures Australia and Regional Economies Centre of Excellence