With the help of experts in the field, participants will learn about the latest innovations in urban agriculture and the environmental, economic and social potential of the sector.
Presentation of the International Student Challenge UrbanFarm, Speaker: Francesco Orsini
Advice and tips from former participants in the challenge, Speakers: Emanuele Durante (Team Hop-E - 1st prize Galliera UF2020), Aurora Cravino (Team Soul Farmers – 1st prize Salus Space UF2021) and Chiara Amitrano (Team Agrivolution – 1st prize Troisi Park UF2021)
How to realize an effective 2 minutes video, Speakers: Michele Mellara and Alessandro Rossi from "Mammut Film"
The potential of urban agriculture: testimonials from successful urban agriculture projects, Speakers: Erwin Nolde and Anca Gheorgica
Virtual tour of the Serre of Giradini Margherita (Bologna) and discussion with representatives of the location
Virtual tour of Solberga (Stokholm) and discussion with representatives of the location
Sustainability in Urban Agriculture, Speakers: Dr. Michael Martin, Dr. Fabio De Menna and Prof. Xavier Gabarrell
Digital tools for the valorization of urban agriculture projects, Speakers: Prof. Antonella Samoggia and PhD student Francesca Monticone
Economic evaluation and business models, Speakers: Prof. Davide Viaggi and Prof. Alessandra Castellini
Architecture and civil engineering aspects, Speakers: Prof. Mohsen Aboulnaga and Prof. Alessandra Bonoli
The social dimension of urban agriculture, Speaker: Prof. Kathrin Specht