Hybrid Conference “Leader Talks – Building Resilient and Sustainable Agri-food Systems – Challenges and Solutions for Western Balkan countries”

 

We announce the 2nd Conference from M6’s Step Forward, titled Leader Talks – Building Resilient and Sustainable Agri-food Systems – Challenges and Solutions for Western Balkan countries” organized by M6 Educational Centre together with the Italian Embassy in North Macedonia.

The current challenges and disruptions in the value chain of food production and consumption strongly affect WB countries. The purpose of this conference is to open a platform for discussion of challenges and possible solutions and opportunities to build resilience in agro food systems and also to inspire regional and foreign investors as well as individuals to prioritize their activities in this sector.  

 

Speakers:

  • Mr. Maurizio Martina, Special Adviser to the Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
  • H.E. Mr. Andrea Silvestri, Ambassador of the Republic of Italy in North Macedonia
  • Dr. Stefano Vaccari, CEO; Director-General of CREA
  • Mr. Goran Damovski, Team Leader at Increasing Market Employability Program
  • Mr. Svetozar Janevski, M6 Investments Group
  • Mr. Boban Ilic, SWG Secretary General
  • Mr. Gjorgi Petrusev, General Manager of BiMilk, Mlekara Bitola AD

AGENDA

17:00 - 17:10

Conference opening and welcoming address - Elena Mladenovska Jelenkovikj, CEO of M6 Educational Centre

17:10 - 17:30

Mr. Maurizio Martina, Special Adviser to the Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) - "Food Challenges and Trends in the World - What is the future for Domestic Production in the Post-COVID era?"

17:30 - 17:50

H.E. Mr. Andrea Silvestri, Ambassador of the Republic of Italy in North Macedonia - "Italy;s experience in Building Sustainable Agro-food System"

17:50 - 18:00

Short Break

18:00 - 18:30

PANEL DISCUSSION #1 - Implementing New Technologies and Innovations as imperative for agro-food sector development
Dr. Stefano Vaccari - CEO; Director-General of CREA
Mr. Goran Damovski - Team Leader at Increasing Market Employability Program

18:30 - 19:20

PANEL DISCUSSION #2 - Recommendations for Building Resilient Agro-food Sectors in Western Balkan Countries
Mr. Boban Ilic - SWG Secretary General
Mr. Svetozar Janevski - M6 Investments Group
Mr. Gjorgi Petrushev - General Manager, BiMilk Mlekara Bitola AD

19:20 - 19:30

Closing Remarks - Mrs. Elena Mladenovska Jelenkovikj