Innovation Exchange: Spotlight on Innovators in Agriculture

This year’s Bioeconomy Ireland Week is taking place from 18 – 24th October, a dedicated time in the calendar year to highlight and raise awareness of Ireland’s rapidly growing bioeconomy.

In Ireland, we know that innovative approaches to circular bioeconomy are a key priority to meet climate and sustainability targets as outlined in the EU Bioeconomy Strategy, and particularly so for the agriculture sector.

The Circular Bioeconomy Cluster South-West Cluster and AgriTech Ireland Cluster are coming together to highlight the role of innovators in realising a circular bioeconomy.

You’re invited to join our online event where we shine a light on companies and leaders who are harnessing technology and innovation to address complex sustainability challenges in agriculture and in tandem building innovative bio-based products, businesses and value chains.

• Join a session to hear from innovators solving real sustainability problems.
• Learn about the activities of the Irish clusters who are helping companies through collaborative approaches and technologies.
• Hear an exchange of views on what we need to do to for the marketplace to develop.

Event Format (Online via Zoom)

Speakers

• James Gaffey, Co-Director of the Circular Bioeconomy Research Group at Munster Technological University
• Dr. Julie Maguire, Director of Research, Bantry Marine Research Station
• Robert Shine, Director, SAMCO Agricultural Manufacturing Ltd.
• Barry Lynch, Technical Director, AgriNet

Moderators

• Catriona Power, Manager, Circular Bioeconomy Cluster South-West
• Kieran O'Donoghue, Manager, AgriTech Ireland Cluster