24 - 25 September 2026
Brussels, Belgium
Future-proofing EU Agri-Food through research and innovation
On 24–25 September 2026, the European Commission’s Directorate‑General for Agriculture and Rural Development will host the EU AgRI 2040 Conference in Brussels, dedicated to the “New Strategic Approach to Research and Innovation for competitive, resilient and sustainable agriculture, forestry, rural areas and food systems: Future‑proofing EU agri‑food through AgRI 2040 and Food 2040.”
This two‑day high‑level event will provide a space for reflection, exchange and co‑creation with key stakeholders on priorities for future research and innovation (R&I) in agriculture, forestry and rural areas. Its overall ambition is to support the delivery of the Vision for Agriculture and Food through the next EU Research and Innovation Programme 2028–34 (FP10) and the future European Competitiveness Fund (ECF), helping to steer investments towards more sustainable and resilient agri‑food systems.
The conference will host a multi‑actor setting offering the opportunity to align research agendas with the needs and expectations of those who operate daily along the food and forestry value chains.
REVOLVE will be present at the conference representing the PATHWAYS project and the GroundWork project.
