On March 8, 2025, at the Joist Innovation Park in Larissa, ena Development Consultants made a strong presence at the 1st National Agricultural Consultants Conference, actively participating in discussions about the future of agrifood and the role of innovation in the sector.
The 1st National Agricultural Consultants Conference, which took place on March 8, 2025, at the Joist Innovation Park in Larissa, successfully brought together numerous certified agricultural consultants, agronomists, and representatives of the agricultural sector. Participants exchanged views, knowledge, and experiences regarding the future of Greek agriculture.
ena Development Consultants played an active role in the event, participating in discussions on the modern challenges and opportunities in the primary sector, promoting innovation and sustainable development.
ena Development Consultants and EIT Food HUB Greece were represented by Dimitris Bardakidis, Co-founder & AgriFood Expert, Lampros Exioglou, Coordinator of Primary Sector Consulting Services, and Filio Karampini, Sustainability Consultant – Public Sector Development.
During the panel discussion “Innovation and Security in the Agrifood Chain,” Filio Karampini presented the EIT Food HUB Greece, highlighting its role in connecting innovation with Greek agrifood and supporting producers towards more sustainable and competitive agriculture.
Presentation of EIT Food HUB Greece: Innovation and Partnerships in Agrifood
EIT Food HUB Greece is part of EIT Food, the largest and most dynamic European innovation community in the food sector. Its goal is to create collaborative innovation environments to meet the needs of the agrifood sector and support the transformation of the value chain.
The hub invests in:
- Regenerative Agriculture
- Alternative Proteins
- Transparency, Labeling & Food Packaging
Filio Karampini emphasized that Agricultural Consultants and EIT Food HUB Greece act as “innovation brokers,” connecting research centers, producers, businesses, and universities, promoting the transition to modern and sustainable practices.
#DigiAgriFood also participated in the conference, represented by Ioannis Amarantidis, Senior Project Manager of the Hub. #DigiAgriFood, the first European Digital Innovation Hub in the agrifood sector in Greece, supports businesses and stakeholders in the agrifood sector in adopting smart technologies, digital solutions, and automation.
Ioannis Amarantidis emphasized the significant potential for collaboration between #DigiAgriFood and Agricultural Consultants, highlighting how technology, innovation, and data utilization can enhance the efficiency and sustainability of Greek agricultural production.
Through its collaboration with EIT Food HUB Greece and #DigiAgriFood, ena Development Consultants strengthens innovation, sustainable development, and competitiveness in the Greek agrifood sector.
The company’s participation in the 1st National Agricultural Consultants Conference confirmed the critical contribution of agricultural consultants in implementing innovative solutions and upgrading the primary sector in Greece.
