CIBUS FORUM: HOW TO RESPOND TO THE NEW SCENARIOS EMERGED FROM THE COVID-19 EMERGENCY

On 2-3 September 2020, the agri-food supply chain met for the first time after the lockdown to talk about the restart of the sector.

Many topics were addressed: the structural change in consumption, measures to support Ho.Re.Ca, how to enhance Italian food along all stages of the supply chain, the need to innovate and accept the challenge of the Green Deal.

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WHEN & WHERE

2-3 September 2020
from 9 am to 6 pm
Fiere di Parma, Parma, Italy

format

Phygital (Physical & Digital) congress in Plenary Hall and on live streaming; adjacent exhibition area

EXCLUSIVE AUDIENCE

500 guests in the Plenary Hall
2000 attendees on live streaming

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3 sponsorship opportunities: Platinum Sponsorship, Gold Sponsorship, Supporter Sponsorship

CIBUS forum: discover the product innovations


Cibus Forum includes also an exhibition area for the best practices where players from the mechanical / agri-food industry, technology / services and consulting firms and academic institutions have the opportunity to introduce their innovative products and solutions during the first networking and relaunch event of the 2020 fall tradeshow season

Il programma

Day 1
2 September 2020
9:45 am - 10:30 am

Chair: MARIA CRISTINA ALFIERI

Welcome Address

  • Gian Domenico Auricchio, Chairman Fiere di Parma
  • Federico Pizzarotti, Mayor of Parma
  • Stefano Bonaccini, Governor of Emilia Romagna Region
  • Luigi Di Maio, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation
10:30 am - 12:30 pm

Chair: MARIA CRISTINA ALFIERI, Food Group (News Group)

SESSION 1
CONSUMPTION AND NEW VALUES: THE IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON CONSUMERS’ HABITS. PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

10:30- 11:00 am
The new consumption scenarios in Italy, Europe and the world
by: Christian Centonze, Nielsen

11.00 - 12.30 am
ROUND TABLE DISCUSSION:

  • Ivano Vacondio, Chairman Federalimentare
  • Roberto Luongo, General Director ITA Italian Trade Agency
  • Giorgio Santambrogio, Managing Director VéGé Group
  • Nicola Levoni, MOB FoodDrinkEurope
  • Tanya Kopps, CEO Metro Italia

Chair: MARIA CRISTINA ALFIERI, Food Group (News Group)

food
2:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Chair: DEBORA ROSCIANI, Radio 24 (Sole 24 Ore Group)

SESSION 2
POST COVID19  EATING  HABITS: HEALTH AND SAFETY

2:30 - 3:00 pm
Health and safety: the new paradigms
by: Prof. Giuseppe Ippolito, Spallanzani Institute

3.00 - 4.30 pm
ROUND TABLE DISCUSSION 

  • Francesco Branca – Director, Department of Nutrition for Health and Development - WHO
  • Mario Fiorentino – Director- General  for Industrial Policy, Innovation and small and medium sized Enterprises, Ministry of Economic Development
  • Giuseppe Ruocco – Secretary -General – Ministry  of Health
  • Rosario De Marchi - Director  Operations  Italy and HSE Manager Italy - Gruppo Acqua Minerale San Benedetto SpA
  • Armando De Nigris, De Nigris Group President and Advisor – Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI) at European Parliament

Chair: DEBORA ROSCIANI, Radio 24 (Sole 24 Ore Group)

5:30 pm

by Tespi Mediagroup

TESPI Food Awards

Exclusive excellence awards presented by the retail sector to companies that have distinguished themselves in the design and implementation of Marketing&Communication activities

7:30 pm - 10:30 pm

In collaboration with:
- Costa Group

Aseptic Gala Dinner

An Innovative Culinary Experience, compliant with post COVID19 safety protocols

Day 2
3 September 2020
9:30 am - 10:30 am

Chair: CRISTINA LAZZATI, Mark Up & Gdoweek

Women wake up earlier

The new language of agri-food sector
by: Alessandra Ravaioli, Associazione Nazionale Le Donne dell’Ortofrutta

 

Retail, the glue between the industry and the final customer

attending the round table discussion:

  • Alessandra Corsi, Marketing Director and Private Label Conad
  • Grazia De Gennaro, Head of Communications Maiora - Central South Despar
  • Eleonora Graffione, Chairman Coralis Consortium
  • Maria Flora Monini, Direction of image, communication and external relations Monini SpA
  • Marianna Palella, Ceo and Head of Marketing Citrus
  • Chiara Rossetto, Managing Director Molino Rossetto SpA

 

Chair: CRISTINA LAZZATI, Mark Up & Gdoweek

10:45 am - 12:45 pm

Chair: Prof. PAOLO DE CASTRO

Platinum sponsors
Monini
Parmigiano

SESSION 3
HOW SUPPLY CHAIN RELATIONSHIPS ARE ALTERED: STRATEGIC VALUE AND FUTURE PROSPECTS FOR THE AGRI-FOOD SECTOR

10:45 11:15 am
The Italian food supply chain and the challenge of the EU Green
Deal
by: Denis Pantini, Nomisma

11.15- 12.45 am
ROUND TABLE DISCUSSION:

Opening remarks:
The future of Italian olive oil: innnovative and sustainable

Study carried out by The European House - Ambrosetti in partnership with Monini SpA

Presented by Carlo Cici - Associate Partner, Head of Sustainability of The European House - Ambrosetti

  • *Catherine Geslain Lanéelle, Deputy Head of Cabinet to the EU Agriculture Commissioner – waiting of confirmation
  • Dino Scanavino, Chairman CIA (Confederation of Italian Farmers)
  • Massimiliano Giansanti, Chairman Confagricoltura
  • Ettore Prandini, Chairman Coldiretti
  • Giuseppe Ambrosi, Chairman Assolatte
  • Nicola Bertinelli, Chairman Consortium of  Parmigiano Reggiano 
  • Zefferino Monini, Chairman Monini SpA
  • Francesco Mutti, CEO Mutti SpA

 

Closing remarks:
* Teresa Bellanova, Minister of Agricultural, Food and Forestry Policies – waiting of confirmation

Chair: Prof. PAOLO DE CASTRO
In collaboration with Food Trend Foundation

2:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Chair: Prof. ALFONSO PECORARO SCANIO

In collaboration with  Fondazione Univerde

Platinum sponsors
novamont
SAES

SESSION 4
RESTARTING THE RIGHT WAY: SUSTAINABILITY AND INNOVATION AS A RESPONSE TO THE EMERGENCY

2:30- 4:30 pm
Sustainability and priorities
by: Alessandro Perego, Politecnico di Milano

3.00 - 4.30 pm
ROUND TABLE DISCUSSION:

Opening remarks:
“Becoming sustainable, reasons, requirements,  advantages”

By Prof. Angelo Riccaboni, Santa Chiara Lab, Siena University

Results from the survey ‘Fixing the business of food’ by BCFN in cooperation with Cibus

  • Catia Bastioli, Managing Director Novamont
  • Massimo Centemero, Chairman Italian Composting and Biogas Association
  • Massimo Della Porta, Managing Director SAES Coated Films
  • Guido Barilla, Chairman Barilla Group SpA
  • Marco Pedroni, Chairman COOP Italia
  • René Salazar Castro, Deputy General Manager of the Climate, Biodiversity, Land and Water Department, FAO

Closing remarks:
Vincenzo Amendola, Minister of European Affairs

Chair: Prof. ALFONSO PECORARO SCANIO
In collaboration with Fondazione Univerde

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An area within Fiere di Parma complex, specifically structured to welcome a public of professionals in safety