Brussels & Online

BioByte: Digital Technologies for a Resilient Agri-food sector

1 April 2025
9:30-14:30 CET

How can digital technologies boost resilient, resource-efficient value chains? This event dives into the practical use of technologies like artificial vision, sensors, blockchain-based traceability and digital twins tackling challenges from crop production to biomass valorisation. Hear from experts, explore real-world replication cases, and join interactive panels to discover how innovative digital tools can enhance sustainability, reduce waste, and create new revenue streams. A must-attend for those interested in the future of agri-tech and their role in our food systems. 

In an era where efficiency and resilience are key, digital technologies offer powerful solutions to enhance value chains across the agri-food sector. This final meeting will explore practical applications of digital innovations such as artificial vision, sensors, blockchain-based traceability, and digital twins—addressing challenges from crop production to biomass valorisation. Join us as we hear from industry experts, examine real-world replication cases, and engage in interactive discussions. 

Livestream recording: Session 1

Livestream recording: Session 2

Agenda
Time   
Activity   
Speaker  
09:00 –09:30   
Registration   
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09:30 – 09:40   
Welcome    
Prerna Humpal, REVOLVE
09:35 – 09:45 
CBE JU support to circularity 
Opening speech: BBTWINS and digital transformation  
Ana Ruiz Sierra, Programme Officer at Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU)
09:45-10:00Opening speech: BBTWINS and digital transformation  
Daniel de la Puente Ranea, BBTWINS coordinator and Head of EU projects at CNTA
10:00-11:30
SESSION #1 BBTWINS Digital Technologies: AI, blockchain, process simulations, logistics optimization and digital twins, followed by a Q&A moderated by Prerna Humpal. 

Pitches by: 

  • Rebeca Martínez de Laguna, R&D Engineer at PANOImagen
  • Israel Serrano, Founder of StelvioTech
  • Mónica Mendiola Lanao, Researcher R&D&I in Food Processes at CNTA
  • Ruben Guisson, MooV Manager at VITO
  • Toni Lastusilta, Senior Scientist at VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Ltd
  • José Mª Alonso Rodríguez (Cacho), Innovation Coordinator, SOLTEC Ingenieros SL  
11:30-12:00  
Coffee break 
12:00- 13:45

SESSION #2 Industry applications: Pork meat industry, sustainability assessment, replication beyond BBTWINS

Presentations and roundtable discussion with experts from farm to fork followed by a Q&A moderated by Sudhanshu Verma.

 

Topics include:
  • Reducing farmers’ paperwork through data interoperability
  • Creating value through data spaces in agri-food
  • Tools and mechanisms that can accelerate the implementation of digital twins while reducing costs of operation
Moderation by Sudhanshu Verma, REVOLVE
 
Pitches by:
  • André Ribeiro, RTD Researcher at Center for Waste Valorization (CVR)
  • Sergio José Ramos, R&D&I Director of Naturuel S.L.
  • Magdalena Jaskiewicz, Researcher at ANGAZ Tech
  • Athanasios Lampropoulos, EU R&D Project Manager at CluBE-Cluster of Bioeconomy and Environment of Western Macedonia
Presentations by:
  • Kieran SullivanResearch Engineer at Walton Institute,  South East Technological University (SETU)
  • Jürgen Vangeyte, Scientific Director of Agricultural Engineering at ILVO
Panellists:
  • Jürgen Vangeyte, Scientific Director of Agricultural Engineering at ILVO
  • Malamati Louta, member of BBTWINS External Advisory Board and Professor & Director at the Telecommunication Networks and Advanced Services Laboratory of University of Western Macedonia
  • Hermann Bohrer, member of BBTWINS External Advisory Board and retired executive from BMW Group
  • Athanasios Lampropoulos, EU R&D Project Manager at CluBE-Cluster of Bioeconomy and Environment of Western Macedonia
13:45 – 14:30   
Networking wine & lunch