The shortage of skilled regenerative agronomists is slowing Europe’s transition to regenerative farming. This roundtable explores how education and industry can bridge the gap.
• How can universities and industry create better learning pathways?
• What policies and funding can attract more talent?

Integrated models can help translate ambitious policy into practical, on-the-ground outcomes. This
session looks at how data-driven approaches can support resilient, scalable solutions across food,
water, and climate systems.
• Explore how modelling can connect policy targets to real environmental, economic and social impact
• Highlight the role of integrated approaches in building water-smart, climate-adapted food systems
• Identify pathways to scale successful strategies across Europe and globally

The shortage of skilled regenerative agronomists is slowing Europe’s transition to regenerative farming. This roundtable explores how education and industry can bridge the gap.
• How can universities and industry create better learning pathways?
• What policies and funding can attract more talent?

• AI-driven tools for measurement, verification, and real-time decision-making
• The potential of predictive analytics to optimise soil health and biodiversity
• Addressing data accessibility and usability challenges for farmers of all scales
• Addressing the cost barrier and ensuring AI and data solutions are affordable and scalable for widespread adoption
• Bridging the gap between technology innovation and on-the-ground implementation

Five emerging startups pitch their cutting-edge solutions, from AI-driven soil
monitoring to blockchain-based traceability tools.

Explore how to move beyond pilot programs and scale regenerative practices within global supply chains, highlighting successful strategies and the necessary conditions for mainstream adoption.
• Why pilots fail to scale and how to overcome barriers
• Lessons from companies successfully integrating regenerative practices
• Securing executive buy-in and overcoming internal obstacles
• Building supplier capacity and leveraging cross-sector collaboration for impact