Science-based actions for health and sustainability

Scientific and Advisory Committees

Our distinguished Committees bring together world-renowned experts in agrifood innovation, biotechnology, and sustainable food systems.
These leaders guide our conference agenda and ensure the highest standards of scientific excellence across all sessions.

Additional members of the Committees will be announced soon
  • Prof. Chris Elliott
    Prof. Chris Elliott

    Professor Chris Elliott is a global leader in food systems research, founder of the Institute for Global Food Security, and author of over 600 highly cited scientific studies advancing food authenticity, safety, and resilience worldwide.

  • Gianfranco Brambilla
    Gianfranco Brambilla

    Gianfranco Brambilla (DVM, EBVS diplomate in Veterinary Toxicology, Vet public health specialist) is a Senior Investigator at the Italian National Health Institute. His activity in food safety/food security aspects is linked to Environmental Quality Standards and circular economy-driven emerging hazards.

  • Dr. Elise Hoek-van den Hil
    Dr. Elise Hoek-van den Hil

    Elise Hoek-van den Hil is working at Wageningen Food Safety Research (WUR), she leads the research team Agrochains, that focuses on food safety issues in our present and changing food system.

  • Prof. Michele Morgante
    Prof. Michele Morgante

    Michele Morgante is professor of Genetics at the University of Udine and Scientific Director of the Institute of Applied Genomics. He is a member of the Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei and of Academia Europaea as well as of numerous other scientific academies.

  • Dr. Thomas Nemecek
    Dr. Thomas Nemecek

    Dr. Thomas Nemecek (Agroscope, Switzerland) is an expert in LCA of agri-food systems. His main focus are environmental impacts of agricultural production systems, food supply, nutrition, and food systems.

  • Prof. Maurizio Paleologo

    Conference Organizer & Scientific Director at Affidia Tech Institute. Leading expert in translational food science with over 20 years of experience in bridging academic research and industry applications.

  • Prof. Michele Morgante

    CTO at Synapse Robotics, pioneering agricultural automation. Leading the development of next-generation autonomous farming systems that revolutionize crop production efficiency.

  • Prof. Chris Elliott

    Harvard University expert in AI ethics and implementation. Leading authority on ethical AI implementation in food systems and responsible technology adoption.

  • Dr. Thomas Nemecek

    Agroscope Research Institute specialist in sustainability assessment. Expert in environmental impact assessment and developing methodologies for reducing carbon footprint of agricultural practices.

  • Prof. Dr. Teja Tscharntke

    University of Göttingen expert in biodiversity & ecosystem services. Renowned ecologist specializing in the relationship between agricultural practices and biodiversity conservation.

  • Prof. Chiara Dall'Asta

    University of Parma expert in food chemistry & safety. Research focuses on developing analytical methods for detecting and preventing food contamination in modern production systems.

  • Prof. Annamaria Bevivino

    ENEA Research Center expert in microbiology & biotechnology. Leading researcher in plant-microbe interactions and biotechnological solutions for improving crop resilience.

  • Dr. Sarah Fischer

    ETH Zurich pioneer in novel food technologies. Leading research on scalable production methods for cultivated meat and precision fermentation systems in cellular agriculture.

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Science-based actions for health and sustainability

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