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Topics and the Confirmed Speakers of the Conference

The new conference “Revolution in Food and Biomass Production” (REFAB) will showcase leading solution approaches from the wide range of the following topics:

Programme of the 1st Day | 1 October 2018

10:00 Conference Opening (Maritim Hall): Michael Carus, nova-Institut GmbH (DE)

Introduction and overview
Chairman

Michael Carus
nova-Institut (DE)

10:15 Dr. Rafaël Schneider
Deutsche Welthungerhilfe (DE)
Food and Nutrition Security: Global Challenge – Site-Specific Solutions

Abstract

10:40 Thomas Arnold
European Commission, DG RTD (BE)
Innovation from Across – can Cross-Pollinating Sectors, Actors and Conversations Unfold Solutions Towards Systemic Change?

Abstract

11:05 Michael Carus
nova-Institut (DE)
Sustainability Assessment of New Food and Biomass Technologies

Maritim Hall
Precision farming, robotics, drones and Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Chairman:

Dr. Anil Rajvanshi
Nimbkar Agricultural Research Institute (NARI) (IN)

11:30 Dr. Srinivasu Pappula
Tata Consultancy Services (IN)
Combating Climate Change For Food Security through the Digital Five Forces

Abstract

11:50 Dr. Ole Peters
xarvio - BASF Digital Farming (DE)
The Digital Future of Agriculture

12:10 Dr. Marcus Remmers
DSM (NL)
Opportunities for a more Sustainable Future in Animal Farming

12:30 Dr. Inkyu Sa
ETH Zürich (CH)
A Journey of Flourish: Aerial Data Collection and Analysis, and Automated Ground Intervention for Precision Farming

Abstract

Heumarkt Hall
Alternative protein sources – insects, bacteria, artificial meat and CO2 utilization
Chairman:

Prof. Dr. Ludo Diels
Flemisch Institute for Technological Research /VITO (NL)

11:30 Matt Ball
The Good Food Institute (US)
The Future of Meat: Better Options to Feed a Growing Population

Abstract

11:50 Hella Tokos
Ynsect (FR)
Insects as Sustainable Protein Source

Abstract

12:10 Leen Bastiaens
Vlemish Institute for Technological Research - VITO (BE)
Prof. Dr. Ir. Leen Van Campenhout
KU Leuven (BE)
Insect Rearing and Processing for Food, Feed and Bio-based Chemicals

Abstract

12:30 Lisa Dyson
Kiverdi (US)
Kiverdi's Proteins, Oils and more from CO2

Abstract

12:50 – Lunch Break
Maritim Hall
Biostimulants – nitrogen fixation, mycorrhiza, biopesticides
Chairman:

Jeremy Harbinson
Wageningen University & Research (NL)

14:20 Dr. Alok Adholeya
TERI-Deakin Nanobiotechnology Centre (IN) 
Seed plus: A Sustainable Approach with Integration of Mycorrhizae and Nano-bio Stimulants for Precision Agriculture and Resource Use Efficiency

14:50 Dr. Wieland Reichelt
Evologic Technologies (AT)
AMF in Agriculture – Challenges and Opportunities

Abstract

15:10 Dr. Jonathan Gerbore
BIOVITIS (FR)
Microbial Products for Plant Biostimulation and Biocontrol

Abstract

15:30 Dr. Antoine Drevelle
Kapsera (FR)
Reinventing Microbial Formulation: Microcapsules for Growth and Delivery

Abstract

Heumarkt Hall
Mariculture or marine farming, algae and aquaculture
Chairman:

Vítor Verdelho Vieira
European Algae Biomass Association (EABA) (PT)

14:20 Dr. Iago Teles
Wageningen University & Research (NL)
Potential of Microalgae for Food and Feed

14:50 Dr. Yossi Tal
SEAKURA (IL)
Mass Cultivation and Processing of Marine Seaweeds under “Clean Sea” Production Technology.

Abstract

15:10 João Cotter
Aquaponics Iberia (PT)
Is Aquaponics On or Gone? Choosing the Right Strategies to Develop Urban Aquaponics

Abstract

15:30 Javier Fernández Ponce
Smart Floating Farms (ES) 
Modular Floating Platforms for Local Food Production

Abstract

15:50 – Coffee Break
Maritim Hall
Future of organic and smallholder farming
Chairman:

Michael Carus
nova-Institut (DE)

16:20 Dr Gurbir S. Bhullar
Research Institute of Organic Agriculture FiBL (CH)
Organic Farming in the Tropics –Lessons from a decade of Farming Systems Research in Kenya, India and Bolivia

16:40 Dr. Gero Leson
Dr. Bronner's (USA)
Regenerative Agriculture and Agroforestry:
improving soil organic matter, productivity and resilience while sequestering atmospheric CO2

17:00 Julius Ecuru
BioInnovate Africa Programme (KE)
Fostering an Innovation-driven Bioeconomy in Africa: Experience from BioInnovate Africa Programme

Abstract

17:20 Björn Lagerman
FriBi Holding (SE) 
BeeScanning - Detects the Danger in Time

Abstract

Heumarkt Hall
Biorefineries and Biotechnology
Chairwoman:

Dr. Asta Partanen
nova-Institut (DE)

16:20 Samir Somaiya
Godavari Biorefineries Ltd. (IN)
Disruption and Innovation in Building a Modern Biorefinery in India

Abstract

16:40 Bente Nersten
Borregaard (NO)
Fat Replacers for Food and Chemicals from a Spruce-based Biorefinery

Abstract

17:00 Elisabeth Stanger
Lenzing AG (AT)
Providing Sustainable Solutions to the Food, Fibre and Chemical Market from an Integrated Beechwood Biorefinery with a Special Focus on Acetic Acid.

Abstract

17:20 Dr. Peter Welters
Phytowelt GreenTechnologies (DE)
Biotechnological Production of Flavors – Efficient and Sustainable

Abstract

17:40 – Podium Discussion

18:00 – Cold Beer on tap in the exhibition space

20:00 – Dinner Buffet

Programme of the 2nd Day | 2 October 2018

Maritim Hall
Agriculture under extreme conditions (desert, ice, outer space) and in combination with solar energy
Chairman

Dr. Joachim Stiegemann
CLAAS E-Systems  (DE)

09:00 Joakim Hauge
The Sahara Forest Project (NO)
From Vision to Reality: Greening Desert Areas through Profitable Production of Food, Freshwater, Clean Energy and Biomass

09:30 Avner Shohet
Teshuva Agricultural Projects (TAP) (IL)
Green Hydroponic Agriculture under Challenging Conditions – Climate, Land, Place and Size

Abstract

09:50 Max Trommsdorff
Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE (DE)
Agrophotovoltaic: Harvesting Twice

Abstract

10:10 Dr. Mohamed Ahmed Wageih
SEKEM Development Foundation (EG)
Greening the Desert in Egypt with Sustainable Agriculture

Heumarkt Hall
Improved plant varieties for the future
Chairman:

Dr. Peter Welters
Phytowelt GreenTechnologies (DE)

09:00 Niels de Beus
nova-Institut (DE)
Dr. Pia Skoczinski
nova-Institut (DE)
Genetic Modified Crops: Cultivation Areas, Experiences and Breeding Targets

Abstract

09:30 Jeremy Harbinson
Wageningen University & Research (NL)
Radical Increases in Crop Yield: The Role of Improved Photosynthesis

Abstract

09:50 Magnus Hertzberg
SweTree Technologies (SE)
BioTechnology Solutions for Tree Breeding and Forestry Operation

Abstract

10:10 Dr. Venkata Kishore
Bayer (NL)
Innovations in Vegetable Product Development

 

10:30 – Coffee Break
Maritim Hall
Agriculture under extreme conditions (desert, ice, outer space) and in combination with solar energy
Chairman:

Dr. Joachim Stiegemann
CLAAS E-Systems (DE)

11:00 Christophe Lasseur
European Space Agency (NL)
Man to Mars means Waste to Food

11:20 Dr. Wieger Wamelink (co-author Joep Frissel)
Wageningen University & Research (NL)
Towards a Sustainable Agricultural Ecosystem for Mars and the Moon

Abstract

Precision farming, robotics, drones and Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Chairman:

Dr. Filipe Neves Dos Santos
Centre for Robotics in Industry and Intelligent Systems (CRIIS) (PT)

11:40 Dr. Anil K Rajvanshi
Nimbkar Agricultural Research Institute (NARI) (IN)
Precision Agriculture and IOT can help Indian Farming

Abstract

12:00 Dr. Joachim Stiegemann
CLAAS E-Systems (DE)
Aspects and Perspectives of the Digital Shape for Farmers and the Agriculture Industry

Abstract

12:20 Egbert Schroeer
Microsoft (US)
Artificial Intelligence & Internet of Things: How They Will Shape the Future of Agriculture & Food Industry

Abstract

12:40 Dr. Norbert Schmitz
Meo Carbon Solutions (DE)
Is Blockchain the Solution for Traceability in Supply Chains? Sustainability Certification for Biomass and Food with ISCC

Abstract

Heumarkt Hall
Home, urban and vertical farming
Chairman:

Thomas Zöllner
Association for Vertical Farming (BE)

11:00 Volkmar Keuter
Fraunhofer Institut für Umwelt-, Sicherheits- und Energietechnik UMSICHT (DE)
inFARMING®

Abstract

11:20 Martin Veenstra
Certhon (NL)
Successful Indoor/Vertical Farming: Applying Lessons Learned in Horticulture

11:40 Timo Bongartz
OSRAM (DE)
Smart (Indoor) Farming – From LED Component Player to Full-stack Solution Provider

Abstract

12:00 Daniel Scholten
Farmers Cut (DE)
Lifting Indoor Farming to the Next Level with Dryponics Cultivation

Abstract

12:20 Matthias Lepp
Click and Grow (EE)
Feed a Family of 4 from your Living Room Wall

Abstract

12:40 Hiroumi Takahara
SPREAD (JP)
Creating a New Era of Agriculture through Indoor Vertical Farming

Abstract

13:00 – Lunch Break
Maritim Hall
Precision farming, robotics, drones and Artificial Intelligence (AI)

14:30 Dr. Filipe Neves dos Santos
Centre for Robotics in Industry and Intelligent Systems (CRIIS) (PT)
Robotics for Agriculture and Forestry in Challenging Environments

Abstract

14:50 Prof. Dr. Stefan Pelzer
Evonik Nutrition & Care (DE)
Precision Livestock Farming: A Data and Knowledge Based Approach for Sustainable Animal Nutrition

Abstract

Special Topics
Chairman

Michael Carus
nova-Institut (DE)

15:10 Tiffany Tsui
Dutch Greenhouse Delta (NL)
Bridging the Global Urban-Rural Divide: the Greenport Horticultural Cluster2Cluster Model between Netherlands and China

Abstract

15:30 Sabine Sütterlin
Berlin-Institut für Bevölkerung und Entwicklung (DE)
How can African Countries leapfrog Technological Development to Achieve Food Security in Africa?

Abstract

Heumarkt Hall
Alternative protein sources – insects, bacteria, artificial meat and CO2 utilization
Chairman:

Achim Raschka
nova-Institut (DE)

14:30 David Wilco Drew
AgriProtein (ZA)
AgriProtein, Creating a Sustainable Future Through Insect-based Technologies

15:00 Pasi Vainikka
Solar Foods (FI)
Solar Foods

Abstract

15:30 Dr. Heiko Rischer
VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland (FI)
Cellular Agriculture for Food Production

16:00 – Award Ceremony and Public Press Conference and Closing Discussion on Future Protein