From December 3rd to 5th, 2024, the Agricultural University of Athens (AUA) hosted a highly successful TALLHEDA brainstorming visit, bringing together experts, researchers, and academics from Greece, Serbia, Belgium, and beyond. The event, part of the Horizon Europe TALLHEDA project, focused on advancing Digital Agriculture through collaboration and innovation, aligning with the project’s goal of building long-term alliances between Higher Education Institutes and fostering the Quadruple Helix of innovation.
📅 Event Highlights and Agenda
The three-day event featured insightful lectures, interactive sessions, and networking opportunities designed to enhance capacity building and foster interdisciplinary research and teaching in Digital Agriculture.
Day 1: Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024
The event began with a warm welcome by Prof. C. Costopoulou, Director of the Informatics Laboratory at AUA. Participants then dived into the evolving landscape of Digital Agriculture:
Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technology (Lecture by REZOS)
Digital Twins for Startups and SMEs (Lecture by Food Scale Hub)
Day 2: Wednesday, December 4th, 2024
The second day focused on emerging technologies and practical applications:
AI and Data Analytics in Agriculture (Lecture by Ghent University)
Presentations on AUA’s Teaching and Learning Support Center and Precision Agriculture Equipment
A deep dive into Geospatial Technologies and GIS, led by Prof. D. Kalivas, with live demonstrations of case studies.
Day 3: Thursday, December 5th, 2024
The final day centered on consolidating the outcomes of the brainstorming sessions:
An open discussion facilitated an exchange of ideas on improving Digital Agriculture courses and research at AUA.
The event closed with reflections and remarks, setting the stage for the next steps in the TALLHEDA Alliance.
🌟 Impact and Future Steps
This brainstorming visit was a significant step in the TALLHEDA project’s mission to:
Raise a critical mass of skilled scientists in Widening countries.
Strengthen connections between universities and surrounding ecosystems.
Drive innovation in Digital Agriculture education and research.
Exciting news! The educational content from this event, including lectures, presentations, and case studies, will soon be uploaded to the TALLHEDA Virtual Innovation Hub. This platform will serve as a resource for educators, students, and researchers, empowering them to integrate Digital Agriculture innovations into their work.
Participants left inspired and equipped with actionable ideas for fostering collaboration and incorporating cutting-edge technologies into their curricula and research.
📣 Stay Connected
TALLHEDA continues to push boundaries in Digital Agriculture. Stay tuned for more updates on our initiatives and upcoming events, and keep an eye on the Virtual Innovation Hub for new resources!
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