GREE HUB ERA 11-12 Aprile, ROME Events:
Annual Socratic Dialogue Event – ASDE 2024
“ A sea of Cooperation. Towards a cohesive Euro-Mediterranean research community“
Introduction to ‘Socratic Dialogue’
“Socratic Dialogue” events acts as a conduit for collaboration among funding agencies and stakeholder partners, particularly within the Agri-food and Biotechnology sector targeted by the GEH.
The choice of the term “Socratic Dialogue” draws inspiration from the ancient Greek philosopher Socrates (Athens, 469-399 B.C.E). Socrates, known for his open dialogues with fellow citizens, engaged in conversations that touched upon diverse subjects, transcending the confines of traditional philosophy. In the GEH context, specifically in this task, which focuses on the transnational exchange of best practices related to international research cooperation, we embrace a broader interpretation of Socratic Dialogue.
In the GEH context, where transnational exchange of best practices related to international research collaboration is central, we adopt dialogue as a collaborative interrogation method with the aim of promoting mutual learning and collaboration among participants. Our focus is on a dialogical aspect, and the intention is to create an interactive conversation by asking questions within a relevant topic that fosters a valuable exchange between participants towards mutual learning and upgrading knowledge.
Join us for the annual Socratic Dialogue with the theme “A sea of cooperation: Towards a close Euro-Mediterranean research community”.
This engaging dialogue, is designed to facilitate the exchange of information and reflections on strengthening cooperation among Mediterranean countries in the ERA. Our focus will be on joint research and innovation (R&I) efforts in the agri-food and bioeconomy sectors. Expect an atmosphere of open dialogue and mutual learning.
GEH Annual Socratic Dialogue | 11 April 2024 - DRAFT Agenda
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Session / Talk |
Presenter |
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10:00 |
10:30 |
Arrival and registration |
GEH Team |
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Welcoming session |
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10:30 |
10:40 |
Welcome from GEH coordinator and MASAF host |
MASAF team and U. Ziegler (Juelich) |
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10:40 |
10:50 |
Introduction to Socratic Dialogue Event in the GEH context |
I. Trkulja (AU-ICROFS) |
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10:50 |
11:20 |
Icebreaker and Tour de table |
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Session 1 – The macroregional context |
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11:20 |
11:40 |
Keynote: Agriculture and food in the Mediterranean region |
G. Brunori (Full professor at University of Pisa) |
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11:40 |
11:55 |
Coffee break and networking |
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11:55 |
12:15 |
Agrifood systems transformation in the Mediterranean area: the SFS-MED Platform. Q&A |
J. Valls Bedeau, (Policy Officer, FAO) |
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Session 2 – Enhancing multilateral collaboration |
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12:15 |
12:40 |
Frames for multiregional collaboration (1): Science diplomacy |
P. McGrath (The World Academy of Sciences) |
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12:40 |
13:00 |
Frames for multiregional collaboration (2): Freedom and independency of research |
L. Matei (Head of School & Professor at King’s College London) |
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12:40 |
13:10 |
Sharing experiences and ideas on the frames presented |
Facilitator TBC |
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13:10 |
14:20 |
Lunch break |
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Session 4 – The widening and the Partnerships |
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14:20 |
14:40 |
The European Research Area (ERA) and its instruments |
S. Puliga (Ministry of agriculture, food sovereignty and forests – MASAF) |
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14:40 |
15:00 |
Overview on Partnerships and Missions. Q& |
K. Kapfinger (European Commission – DG RTD) |
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15:00 |
15:15 |
The Hop-on Facility |
D. te Boekhorst (WUR – Wageningen University) |
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15:15 |
15:30 |
Coffee break and networking |
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Session 3 – Sharing experiences |
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15:30 |
15:50 |
The PRIMA experience. Q&A |
A. Autino (Programme manager, PRIMA) |
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16:05 |
A PRIMA project from the research side |
A. Pardossi (Full professor at University of Pisa) |
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16:05 |
16:20 |
Past experiences and lessons learned from ARIMNET to Northern African countries |
A. Rhouma (Ex-Director, Institution of Agricultural Research and Higher Education, Tunisia) |
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16:20 |
16:50 |
Tour de table on funding and research national experiences |
M. El Moujabber (Scientific Officers CIHEAM- IAMB) (facilitator) |
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16:50 |
17:00 |
Wrap-up and conclusions |
MASAF team |
GEH Annual Socratic Dialogue | 12 April 2024 - DRAFT Agenda
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Session 1 |
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9:30 |
10:00 |
Arrival and registration |
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10:00 |
10:15 |
Welcome at MASAF |
S. Puliga (Ministry of agriculture, food sovereignty and forests – MASAF) |
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10:15 |
10:30 |
Icebreaker |
All |
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10:30 |
10:50 |
Agenda and tour de table |
S. Grando (Ministry of agriculture, food sovereignty and forests – MASAF) |
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10:50 |
11:10 |
Introduction to the GEH and GEH Calls |
U. Ziegler, GEH coordinator (FZ Juelich, Germany) |
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11:10 |
11:20 |
GEH for the widening |
I. Hippolyte GEH – WP6 coordinator (Agence Nationale de la Recherche – ANR, France) |
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11:20 |
11:30 |
Coffee Break |
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Session 2 |
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11:30 |
11:50 |
The Bioeast experience |
B. Kovacs (Secretary-General BIOEAST Initiative) |
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11:50 |
12:15 |
Strengthening collaboration with WB countries |
K. Kapfinger (European Commission DG-RTD) |
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12:15 |
12:50 |
Presentation of the Partnerships “Agroecology”, FutureFoodS” and “Animal health and Welfare” |
U. Ziegler (FZ Juelich) “Agroecology” N. Hassan (FZ Juelich) “FutureFoodS” N. Vanderheijden (University of Gent) “Animal health and Welfare” |
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12:50 |
14:00 |
Lunch break
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Session 3 |
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14:00 |
14:20 |
Researchers’ good practices |
S. Canali (Research manager CREA) |
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14:20 |
14:40 |
The Living Labs approach |
C. Ciaccia (Senior researcher CREA) |
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14:40 |
15:05 |
Parallel sessions 1 |
Facilitators TBC |
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15:05 |
15:30 |
Parallel sessions 2 |
Facilitators TBC |
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15:30 |
15:40 |
Coffee break |
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Session 4 & Conclusions |
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15:40 |
15:55 |
Reporting in Plenary |
Rapporteurs TBC |
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15:55 |
16:10 |
WIDEN-UP: A comprehensive Dissemination and Exploitation support facility for Widening area |
M. Radisic (CEO of Foodscale Hub) |
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16:10 |
16:30 |
Panel discussion on joint research opportunities |
Panelists TBC and audience |
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16:20 |
16:50 |
Towards next EU presidencies |
B. Kovacs (Secretary-General BIOEAST Initiative) |
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16:50 |
17:00 |
Wrap-up and conclusions |
A. Kollamparambil (Ministry of agriculture, food sovereignty and forests – MASAF) |
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17:00 |
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End of the meeting |
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