Strategy of the EU, France and Belgium following the last elections on Agritech and Agriculture Attractiveness of bilateral investments (France, Belgium, EU) Green Deal, Competitiveness, Innovation Official opening of the Agrifood Village with stands

-How do current EU regulations impact the growth of alternative proteins and fermentation-based products under the Farm to Fork Strategy? -How can public-private partnerships ensure food innovations are affordable, market-ready, and meet EU sustainability targets? -What regulatory changes are needed to make lab-grown meat and plant-based products more affordable while supporting the EU’s 2050 net-zero goal?

-How are universities, research institutes, and corporations aligning food innovation with the EU’s 2030 sustainability and food security goals? -What biomanufacturing technologies are accelerating food innovation, and how can the EU support their growth? -How is the industry overcoming legislative barriers to cell-cultured products, especially in regions with bans, and how can the EU help? -How are companies using fermentation to diversify products, and how does this meet consumer demand for sustainability and plant-based options? -How are sustainability and ethics shaping product innovation to align with evolving consumer expectations?

-With consumers demanding both taste and affordability, how can companies prioritize these aspects while ensuring that products remain sustainable and healthy? -How can alternative ingredients contribute to sustainability and reliability in food supply chains, and what challenges do companies face in adopting these alternatives? -What are the key consumer needs and expectations when it comes to food sustainability, and how can the food sector respond with innovative, sustainable product offerings?

-What are the key consumer needs and expectations when it comes to food sustainability, and how can the food sector respond with innovative, sustainable product offerings? -How can alternative ingredients contribute to sustainability and reliability in food supply chains, and what challenges do companies face in adopting these alternatives?

Strategy of the EU, France and Belgium following the last elections on Agritech and Agriculture Attractiveness of bilateral investments (France, Belgium, EU) Green Deal, Competitiveness, Innovation Official opening of the Agrifood Village with stands

-What is the current state of the regulatory framework governing Agritech innovations within the European Union, and how effectively does it address the challenges of fostering innovation while ensuring safety and environmental sustainability? -How can European and national regulations encourage innovation in precision farming, and what frameworks are needed to support the widespread adoption of new technologies by farmers? -What regulatory reforms are needed to accelerate the approval and deployment of innovative biological crop protection solutions without compromising safety or efficacy? -How can EU regulations strike a balance between sustainability and productivity, particularly when introducing cutting-edge technologies such as gene editing or biological pest control into agriculture?

-How can we produce better, not more, with fewer resources, and what role does technology play in achieving this goal? -How is the agribusiness sector integrating natural capital considerations (soil health, biodiversity, water, etc.) into its operations to enhance sustainability and resilience? -What collaborations are essential between farmers, authorities, and the agribusiness sector to promote sustainable farming practices, and how can the EU facilitate this transition? -How can we ensure that emerging technologies in crop and soil health are accessible at the farmer level, and are financial mechanisms in place to support this adoption?

-What are the latest innovations in plant breeding, and how can they contribute to more resilient, productive, and sustainable crops? -How can plant breeding innovations help mitigate the impacts of climate change, such as drought and pests, on crop production? -What role do public-private partnerships play in advancing plant breeding research, and how can they help scale innovations to benefit farmers?

-What AI tools role/data platforms play in driving advancements in precision farming, and how can these be integrated into daily farming practices across the EU? -How can AI, machine learning, and robotics improve farming practices such as planting, harvesting, crop monitoring, and overall efficiency? -What measurable benefits have farmers experienced from adopting AI and tech-based solutions, and how can these benefits be further scaled? -How can digital technologies help the next generation of farmers, and how can these technologies be adapted to meet the specific needs of different agricultural sectors?