AGRIFOOD SUMMIT 2025

Join us October 28-29 for two days of networking, startup pitches, site visits, and panel discussions, all in the beautiful Basilicata region of Italy. Want to join us? Sign up below and get more information as it becomes available. 

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28-29 October 2025

Matera, Basilicata, italy

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Event Programme

We’re working hard to curate content for those who arrive to Matera a bit early so you hit the ground running with your experience! Check back for more info!

Venue: To be confirmed, in Matera

  • 9:00 – 10:00: Check-in and Welcome
  • 10:00 – 10:30: Opening Remarks
  • 10:30 – 11:00: Session 1 (Keynote)
  • 11:00 – 12:00: Session 2 (Ambassador Pitch Session)
  • 12:00 – 12:15: Coffee Break
  • 12:15 – 13:00: Session 3 (Panel)
  • 13:00 – 13:45: Session 4 (Panel)
  • 13:45 – 14:30: Lunch
  • 14:30 – 15:30: Session 5 (Matchmaking Sessions)
  • 15:30 – 15:45: Coffee Break
  • 15:45 – 16:30: Session 6 (TBD)
  • 16:30 – 16:45: Closing Remarks
  • 16:45 – Close: Aperitivo & Networking

Venue: Agrivanda, about 1:45 from Matera. 

Agrivanda is a new technological and agri-environmental hub for the Agri Valley in Basilicata. A development model that focuses on innovation, technology and sustainability to combine growth, inclusion and the environment.

  • 9:00 – 9:30: Meet for departure to Agrivanda
  • 9:30 SHARP: Depart for Agrivanda
  • 11:30: Arrival at Agrivanda
  • 11:45 – 12:30: Tour of Agrivanda
  • 12:30 – 13:15: Session 1 (Panel)
  • 13:15 – 13:45: Session 2 (Keynote)
  • 13:45 – 14:30: Lunch
  • 14:30 – 15:30: Session 3 (TBD)
  • 15:30 – 16:15: Session 4 (TBD)
  • 16:15-16:30: Closing Remarks
  • 16:45 SHARP: Depart for Matera
  • 18:45: Arrive in Matera
  • 19:00 – 22:00: After-itivo

Ready to join us in Matera?

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What is Smarterra?

Smarterra, Powered by SMAFINE, is building tomorrow’s Mediterranean AgriFood ecosystems. Smarterra starts in the South of Italy and will inspire more regions around the world— we’re improving today’s food system for health and sustainability. Check out our homepage below and learn more about the Smarterra initiative!

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Project Consortium

Are you an AgriFood Ecosystem Builder?

Join our intensive workshop program!

DEEPSEA AgriFood

Powered by SMAFINE

Extend your stay in Matera from October 27-31 and join ecosystem support organizations, agri-innovators, investors, and policymakers from across Europe and beyond to share best practices, tackle strategic challenges, and create actionable plans for sustainable growth in the agrifood sector.

Participants will benefit from interactive workshops, field visits, and networking sessions, as well as ongoing support through a global community of ecosystem builders.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to connect, collaborate, and drive impactful change in agrifood innovation!

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Questions?

For inquiries, please contact the lead organizer Harry Justus, at hej@techbbq.org.

Harry Justus

Lead Organizer
Email: hej@techbbq.org

Smart Agriculture & Food Innovation Ecosystem
HORIZON-EIE-2022-SCALEUP-02-01

The Smarterra activities are funded under the project SMart Agriculture & Food INnovation Ecosystem (SMAFINE) funded by the European Union’s HORIZON EUROPE research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 101114215.

Views and opinions expressed are however those of the authors only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA). Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.

Event Partners

Advisory Board

Matthias
Ummenhofer

Managing Partner
at mojo.capital

Matthias established mojo.capital in Luxembourg  in 2014. The venture raised Mojo Digital One, Europe’s pioneering hybrid tech fund, investing in 35 esteemed VC funds and 12 prominent tech firms. He presently holds positions on the Board of Managers and Investment Committee at Bootstrap Europe.

Gudbjorg Edda
Eggertsdottir

Chairman
at Pretium

Gudbjorg has held various executive positions at Actavis Group and predecessors 1980-2014. She is a private investor and serves several boards, including Brunnur VC Fund, Brunnur II. Chairman of the Board and Council of Reykjavik University from 2022.

Erik
Wijnbladh

Director
at Rettig Group

Erik leads the global venture and growth equity investment program at Rettig Group. He has had a diverse career in venture capital, private equity, and leadership positions in IT and energy companies. Erik specialises in constructing and designing venture capital and private equity investment programs.

Thomas
Kristensen

Partner
at LGT Capital Partners

Thomas is responsible for origination, due diligence, execution and monitoring of European private equity investments at LGT Capital Partners, as well as for venture and growth equity investments.

Mark
Johnston

Managing Director at Chr. Augustinus Fabrikker

Mark is responsible for direct private investments and alternatives (LP commitments) at Chr. Augustinus Fabrikker – a subsidiary to Augustinus Foundation with long-term focus. Mark serves on several boards and Investor committees including multiples venture funds in Denmark & Europe.

Speakers at the Event