Women In Agrifood Stories 2024

4 Dec 2024 | Lisbon , Portugal

4 December 2024

Lisbon , Portugal

La Distillerie Venue

Women In Agrifood Stories 2024

About Women in Agrifood Stories 2024

Join us as we celebrate the grand finale of the Empowering Women in Agrifood (EWA) programme by EIT Food, a gathering where leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators come together to inspire and create impact.

This year, we are thrilled to host this unique opportunity in Lisbon (with an online option), bringing forward the work and insights from EWA’s implementation across 12 European countries in 2024: Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Greece, Hungary, Malta, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Portugal, Spain, and Türkiye.

This exclusive occasion provides a chance to connect with prominent experts and decision-makers from the agrifood sector as they explore today’s challenges and unveil pioneering solutions that are shaping the future of food.

Throughout the day, attendees will experience thought-provoking sessions with renowned moderators, gain insights into innovative business ideas developed by women entrepreneurs in the EWA programme, and have the chance to engage in hands-on workshops designed to foster growth and collaboration within agrifood.

Don’t miss out on this chance to deepen your knowledge, expand your network, and explore new opportunities in agrifood, agritech, and entrepreneurship. With limited availability, be sure to reserve your place today!

What Awaits You at Women in Agrifood Stories 2024

  • Inspiring Keynotes & Panels – Discover the cutting-edge trends guiding a sustainable agrifood future.

  • EWA Walk of Fame – Be inspired by groundbreaking ideas and projects created by EWA participants.

  • Interactive Workshops – Dive into practical sessions crafted to boost and scale your agrifood business.

  • Exclusive Networking – Connect with key stakeholders and thought leaders to expand your professional network. 

Join us on December 4th at La Distillerie in Lisbon and be part of this empowering journey in agrifood.

Meet our Speakers

Sessions

14

Speakers

30

Let's Meet at La Distillerie

Campo de Santa Clara 78, 1100-445 Lisboa

Experience Last Year's Women in Agrifood Summit in Action

About EIT Food

EIT Food is the world’s largest and most dynamic food innovation community. We accelerate innovation to build a future-fit food system that produces healthy and sustainable food for all.

Supported by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), a body of the European Union, we invest in projects, organisations and individuals that share our goals for a healthy and sustainable food system. We unlock innovation potential in businesses and universities and create and scale agrifood startups to bring new technologies and products to market. We equip entrepreneurs and professionals with the skills needed to transform the food system and put consumers at the heart of our work, helping build trust by reconnecting them to the origins of their food.

About EWA | Empowering Women in Agrifood programme

Empowering Women in Agrifood programme supports women in their early-stage entrepreneurial path in discovering their potential, providing them with knowledge and access to a wide network of contacts to successfully set up and develop a sustainable business in the agrifood industry.

  1. For 6 months EWA participants (Mentees) take part in dedicated trainings, workshops and events, while developing ideas under the individual supervision of a professional female or male Mentor. The EWA programme aims to reduce gender inequalities and gender differences in the agri-food sector thanks to education, comprehensive entrepreneurial support and equal opportunities for all. More about EWA can be found here.