Save the dates for RETASTE 2023
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Mission statement
The COVID-19 pandemic, the armed conflict in Ukraine and of course Global Warming, have accentuated that National, EU, and global food systems are facing sustainability challenges, extending from the farm (primary production) to the fork (consumption). If we remain idle, these challenges are projected to enchase carbon emissions and climate crisis, jeopardize food and nutrition security and through these peace and prosperity, worldwide. In this context, the RETASTE 2023 Conference aims to address the significant issue of fair, healthy, and environment-friendly food Systems from primary production to consumption.
The RETASTE 2023 Conference will allow scientists, entrepreneurs, and the representative of organizations related to food production, distribution and consumption, as well as, those that deal with the waste produced in each step of the farm to fork ladder, to present research and innovative results that aim to address these challenges. RETASTE 2023 strives to foster research that supports transition to more resilient and environmentally, socially, and economically sustainable food Systems on land and at sea that provide healthy diets for all and respects planetary boundaries.
As a result, RETASTE 2023 has expanded its vision in relation to the two previous RETASTE Conferences (RETASTE 2021 and RETASTE 2022) to include topics like sustainable primary production, post-harvest food management, alternative nutrients sources, etc. Together with more traditional waste-related topics like composting, anaerobic digestion, bio-refineries, that occupied the majority of the subjects discussed in 2021 and 2022, the Conference aims to cover all issues covered in the new Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) and the European Green Deal ambitious targets and objectives concerning the sustainability and safety of feed, food and non-food production. These targets and objectives are included in the core European Green Deal policy priorities, in particular the farm to fork strategy, the EU biodiversity strategy 2030, zero pollution ambition and climate action, and their follow up initiatives.
Topics
- Reduction / prevention
- LCA related with food production, distribution, consumption and waste
- Carbon footprint in the food industry
- Compost, composting and compost use
- Alternative fertilizers and nutrients sources
- Anaerobic digestion and dark fermentation
- Collection and transportation of waste
- Food supply logistics
- Valorisation and biorefineries
- Food losses in primary production
- Urban food production
- Alternative animal feed
- Nutritional food choices and health issues
- Postharvest management
- Water use in crops and smart irrigation
- Soil erosion as a threat to food production
- Circular economy policies
- Source separation schemes for solid waste
- Biowaste-to-energy technologies & Energy from bio-waste
- Biodiesel
- EU policies and strategies for bio-waste management
- Socio-economic issues related to food production and bio-waste management
- Internet of Things in food production and bio-waste management
- On site treatment of bio-waste
Keynote speakers
Panagiotis Karanis
Despina Papanikolaou
Gerasimos Lyberatos
Thrassyvoulos Manios
Katia Lasaridi
Clara Cicatiello
Scientific and Organizing Committees
Venue
Harokopio University is located at 70 El. Venizelou Avenue, Kallithea, Athens, Greece.
You can reach Athens by plane (ATH airport).
The University Campus is 20 minutes from the city center via public transport, 1 hour and 10 minutes from the airport and 30 minutes from the port of Piraeus, connecting Athens with most Greek islands. It is conveniently located for the main cultural and tourist attractions of Athens, such as the Acropolis, the Acropolis Museum, Plaka, Stavros Niarchos Foundation, the Athens riviera and Flisvos Marina.
Parallel events
Smart Innovation Symposium #3
A one-day event and exhibition focused on research activities and innovation of Small Medium Enterprises. This is an event that will take place in Athens for first time, after two successful repeats in Heraklion in the Hellenic Mediterranean University campus. It is estimated that about 20 SME will present their research and innovation related projects, funded either by National of European resources. At the same time, exhibition of the SMEs activities will take place allowing a strong interaction between universities and the relevant industry.
Parallel events
Horizon 2020 FOODRUS Workshop
The Food Loss and Waste Prevention Unit of the Municipality of Halandri (Horizon 2020 FOODRUS partner) is organising a workshop (in Greek) taking place on September 29th in Athens (Greece).
Find out more about the FOODRUS Workshop and how to register as a workshop participant.
Parallel events
LIFE-IP CEI-GR thematic Workshop on Agro-waste
A thematic Workshop on Agro-food waste and the Bioeconomy, supported by the LIFE Integrated Project “Circular Economy Implementation in Greece” (LIFE-IP CEI-GR) will be hosted by the RETASTE Conference on 28th of September.
Find out more about the Agro-waste and the Bioeconomy Workshop.
Accommodation
Athens can offer a massive volume and variety of accommodation solutions for visitors all year long. We suggest you organize your trip the earliest possible, taking advantage of the quick review process. We suggest you find an accommodation near Metro Stations (Station Tavros) and Bus Stops (Bus lines 500, 040, 1, 5) that will allow you quick access to the venue. Also, you could choose hotels nearby and use a taxi services, taking advantage of the reasonable respective fares.
Finally, if you wish to come with your own car, Harokopio University has free parking space for you to park. You will only need to print the respective sign that will be emailed to you on request and place it in you wind screen.