Date / location
6-10 September 2021 / ONLINE
Objectives and Aims
In the current Circular Bioeconomy concept, the key players are the new generation of experts and managers possessing a wide educational background and capable of covering the entire spectrum of this multidisciplinary and cross-sectoral field. During the 5 days of intensive training, more than 100 students and young scientists had the opportunity to be:
- familiarised with the current trends of Circular Bioeconomy and Sustainable Development
- introduced to new aspects and perspectives regarding bioeconomy and its social, economic and environmental impact
- acquainted with case studies from the industry
Iakovos Delioglanis contributed on Day 3 highlighting the researchers’ role in the communication of the bioeconomy. His presentation was based on the results deriving from a large number of EU-funded projects he was involved in (either as coordinator or team leader) and included the following topics:
- Public perception on Bio-based Products and the bioeconomy at large, highlighting common misconceptions and confusion about what bioeconomy is all about;
- Collaboration challenges among value chain actors in bioeconomy, focusing on the contribution of the research community; and
- How to better communicate the bioeconomy and inform, inspire and engage all stakeholders at national, regional and local level.
Topics
- Day 1 – Concepts, Challenges, and Current Trends
- Day 2 – Bio-based value chains and health sector
- Day 3 – Social & Regulatory Issues, Governance, Finances
- Day 4 – Circular Bioeconomy and Environmental and Agricultural issues
- Day 5 – Education of Circular Bioeconomy in Europe
Agenda
Organisers
- National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
- European Community of Practice for Bioeconomy Education
- International Hellenic University
- Perrotis College
- American Farm School
- Greek Bioeconomy Forum