Data4Food2030 Policymaker Workshop | 26 June 2026

26 June 2026 | 10:00–11:30 CET | Online

How can Europe build a data economy for food systems that is not only innovative and competitive, but also fair, inclusive and sustainable?

As data increasingly shapes decision-making across agriculture and food systems, policymakers face important choices regarding governance, trust, interoperability, investment, digital skills and value sharing.

To support this discussion, Data4Food2030 invites policymakers, policy advisers, agencies, associations and policy-oriented stakeholders to an interactive online workshop exploring future pathways for the Data Economy for Food Systems (DE4FS). The workshop will present key project outputs and provide an opportunity to discuss future policy priorities, governance challenges and strategic choices for Europe’s food systems. The content is fully aligned with the workshop concept provided by ILVO.

Exploring Future Pathways for Food Systems Data

The workshop will introduce and discuss two key outputs developed within the Data4Food2030 project:

The Data4Food2030 Roadmap

A strategic framework bringing together institutional mechanisms and policy recommendations for strengthening a fair, inclusive, competitive and sustainable data economy for food systems.

The Future Outlook section of the Data4Food2030 Monitor

An interactive scenario-based tool that helps users explore possible future developments, strategic choices and system-wide trade-offs.

Participants will be invited to reflect on how different future scenarios may affect:

• Policy priorities;
• Governance needs;
• Investment choices;
• Institutional capacities;
• Inclusion in the data economy for food systems.

Why Participate?

By joining the workshop, participants will:

• Gain early insight into the Data4Food2030 Roadmap and emerging policy recommendations;
• Explore how scenario-based thinking can support policy reflection and strategic planning;
• Test the Future Outlook tool and consider how it could be useful in their own policy context;
• Discuss policy levers, governance challenges and possible trade-offs with other experts;
• Help improve how future pathways for the data economy in food systems are communicated to policymakers.

Who Should Join?

This workshop is intended for:

• EU-level and national policymakers;
• Policy advisers and public authorities;
• Agencies and innovation support organisations;
• Associations and networks;
• Stakeholders working on agri-food, digitalisation, sustainability, data governance, innovation and rural development.

Practical Information

Date: Friday, 26 June 2026
Time: 10:00–11:30 CET
Format: Online workshop (Microsoft Teams)

Registration

Participation is free of charge, but registration is required. Register HERE!