Opening plenary // Europe’s Agri-Food Vision: Opportunities and Gaps for Animal Agtech

16 Oct 2025
Auditorium
Main Stage
  • What is the EU Commission’s long-term strategy for agriculture, and how does it position livestock and animal agtech within the future food system?
  • What concrete actions are being taken to scale EU protein production and reduce strategic reliance on imports?
  • What investment and policy support are essential to accelerate sustainable livestock practices, particularly through innovative feed and circular systems?
  • How will EU policy drive digital transformation in animal farming — including precision livestock tools, robotics, AI, and IoT adoption?
  • What is the economic potential of income diversification tools — such as carbon farming, nature credits, and renewable energy — for livestock producers?
Chairperson
Randy Jagt
Randy Jagt, Future of Food Global Lead & Strategy Partner - DELOITTE NETHERLANDS
Speakers
Ricard Ramon
Ricard Ramon, Head of Unit - Policy Perspectives - EU COMMISSION - DG AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Dick Hordijk
Dick Hordijk, CEO - TOPIGS NORSVIN
Anton van den Brink
Anton van den Brink, Deputy Secretary General - EU FEED MANUFACTURERS' FEDERATION (FEFAC)
Tjarda Klimp
Tjarda Klimp, CEO - VION FOOD GROUP