Following the kick-off of the Transnational Innovation Hub, which brought together five Regional Innovation Hubs across Central Europe, this event will focus on digitalisation as a key enabler for Alternative Food Networks (AFNs).
The meeting will provide an opportunity to share and discuss key lessons learned on this topic, highlighting the current state of play, challenges, and best practices emerging from the Food4CE Regional Innovation Hubs, as well as from relevant external experiences.
Registration
Please register for the event via the online form by 16 January 2026. The connection link will be sent to all registered participants ahead of the meeting.
Agenda
14:00 Welcome speech –Riccardo Maratini (OpenENLoCC) & Maršenka Marksel (University of Maribor – Lead Partner of the Food4CE Project)
14:05 Introduction to the focus of the session: Digitalisation for AFNs
14:15 Mapping the issue: Digitalization challenges and state of play in Food4CE AFNs
14:40 Open and interactive discussion including best practices and knowledge exchange
15:20 Conclusion and next steps
15:30 End of the meeting
For further insights on these topics, visit the Food4CE platforms: Knowledge Transfer Platform IMatchmaking Platform
Join the discussion and take the opportunity to learn about best practices and solutions that support local food delivery and strengthen collaboration among key supply chain actors!