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Save the date – EDA Annual
Convention 2021
‘Sustainable Food Systems and European Dairy: Uniting dairy excellence
and ambition’, a high-level conference in the heart of Europe
Just a few days after the long-awaited UN Food Systems
summit, concretely on Friday 1 October 2021, the
European Dairy Association (EDA) will celebrate its
2021 Annual Convention in Leopold Hotel, in the EU
quarter of Brussels, to bring the conversation on Sustainable
Food Systems into the heart of Europe and highlight
the vital role of European dairy. The conference will be a physical
event with the possibility to watch live online.
In the context of the EU Green Deal and Europe’s climate ambitions
to lower greenhouse emissions in the upcoming years and
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overcome the current climate crisis, the European dairy sector
stands as a needed ally to ensure a smooth and fair transition
for all, from farmers to consumers.
The event will start with Professor Roel Jongeneel of Wageningen
University setting the scene and addressing the European
ambitions for livestock and dairy. Under the Slovenian
EU Presidency, the conference will continue with the keynotes
of Mr Aleš Irgolič (Slovenian State Secretary for Agriculture),
followed by Mr Lukáš Víšek (Member of cabinet of European
Commission First Executive Vice President Frans Timmermans)
and Ms Hester Maij (RFC Corporate Director Public & Regulatory
Affairs).
A podium discussion moderated by journalist Angelo Di Mambro
and a Q&A session will put the finishing touch to the event,
before enjoying a delicious tapas-style light lunch.
Check out EDA website – euromilk.org – for the full programme
and more information on how to register, whether physical or
online.
The new EDA president Giuseppe Ambrosi will open the conference
sharing EDA’s view on the new political environment
for European dairy.
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