EIT Food Alumni

Welcome to our monthly roundup of exciting opportunities for October and early November! This is a prime time to explore cutting-edge research, engage with fellow professionals, and expand your knowledge across a variety of agrifood-related topics. 💡 #monthlyroundup #foodtech #foodtechnology #foodsystemstransformation #agrifood

🚨 Don't Miss Our 7th Thematic Webinar: Food Safety Culture Management - What You Need to Know! 🚨 Join us for a short and impactful session on October 25th, from 10:00-11:00 CET, where we will dive into the essentials of Food Safety Culture Management with an exceptional speaker, Athanasios Stathopoulos , Food Safety Culture Expert & Founder of Social-Food This shorter, seminar session is designed to provide high-quality insights without taking up too much of your time. Thanasis, with 15+ years of experience in the food industry, will walk us through the key elements of building and sustaining a strong food safety culture, integrating social sciences, cultural studies, and behavioral insights for a well-rounded understanding. 🚀 🔑 Why attend? 🔸Learn from a leading expert with a proven track record in Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS) 🔸Explore how to engage management and track the long-term impact of food safety seminars 🔸Gain interdisciplinary insights that go beyond standards, involving cultural and behavioral studies 🔸Get a glimpse into the evolution of food safety practices and innovations 🔸This is a unique opportunity to hear from someone with deep industry knowledge, and you don't want to miss it! 🔗 Register now to secure your spot for this focused, high-value session.  ⏰ October 25th, from 10:00-11:00 CET 🖱️ Registrer at: https://lnkd.in/gxrZA-XF #FoodSafety #Webinar #EITFood Modeartor of the event: Begüm ÖNAL, ph.d. Glenn 🥦 Mathijssen Lorenzo Conti Laurie Lancee Rodolfo Dimasi Slađana Lovrić Dasha Shvaikovskaya Mirna Germšek Julia Dutkiewicz

🍸 EIT Food Alumni - Aperitivo in Rome! Heading to the EIT Food NEXT Bite event in Rome? Why not start the evening early and reconnect with fellow alumni over drinks! 🎉 We’re excited to invite all EIT Food Alumni to join us for a casual Aperitivo on Monday, 14th October, the evening before the big event. This is the perfect chance to catch up, network, and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of Rome’s city center. 🌟 🕕 When: Monday, 14th October, we start at 18:00, but you can join us later! 📍 Where: Rome, Cargo al Pigneto Come for the drinks, stay for the conversation. Let’s make this a great start to the days of innovation and insights at NEXT Bite! 🍷 RSVP in the comments below or send us a message. Looking forward to seeing you all there! #EITFoodAlumni #Networking #RomeAperitivo https://lnkd.in/e7EFtwXr Rodolfo Dimasi Glenn 🥦 Mathijssen Lorenzo Conti Laurie Lancee Julia Dutkiewicz Dasha Shvaikovskaya Begüm ÖNAL, ph.d. Mirna Germšek Slađana Lovrić

🔎 [We're #hiring] Ecotrophelia Europe EEIG is looking for a Junior Project Manager to join its team! 📍 Remote from Belgium or Spain. 🕛 Full or part-time role 🤝 1-year contract renewable #FoodInnovation #FoodIndustry #Innovation #Ecotrophelia #EcotropheliaEurope 📢 Applications close on October 8th, please send your CV and motivation letter to: marine.lonjou@ecotrophelia.org👇

Online Alumni Breakfast is back! We at the EIT Food Alumni Board are delighted to invite you to our Alumni Breakfast session and look forward to seeing you again! 🌟 🌱 Join us for a dynamic event where we explore the latest innovations in the sector! Whether you have a groundbreaking idea to showcase or are simply looking for inspiration, this is the place to be. This session will be an excellent opportunity to network with like-minded professionals, exchange insights, and get inspired by cutting-edge agrifood solutions. From sustainability to food technology, there's something for everyone! 🤫 P.S. We will also discuss our EIT Food NEXT Bite event experiences! EIT Food 🕡 When: 18th of October 2024, 9:30-10:00 a.m. CET 📍 Where: on Teams 🖨 Registration: https://lnkd.in/eUsDG_fk 🎉 Meet some of the Board members, and make your voices heard to help us bring the EIT Food Alumni Community closer! RSVP to make sure you don't miss it! #eitfoodalumni #breakfast #connect #eitfood #startups #innovation #foodindustry #foodinnovation Glenn 🥦 Mathijssen Lorenzo Conti Laurie Lancee Julia Dutkiewicz Federica Cornago Dasha Shvaikovskaya Begüm ÖNAL, ph.d. Mirna Germšek Rodolfo Dimasi Slađana Lovrić

📣 Only a week left until CONNECT, the flagship event of EIT Alumni! 📣 What does a ticket get you? 🍹Exclusive reception dinner on October 3rd at Restaurante Fondillón - Hospes Amerigo 🏩 Accomodation included at Ibis Alicante (for the first 60 attendees) 🎤 Conference at the EUIPO's headquarters with EUIPO and EIT representatives ☕ Networking lunch and reception 🎉Party afterwards! 👉 REGISTER NOW: https://lnkd.in/e_AYPYCK See you soon! #alumni #eitfoodalumni #meetup #alumniconnect EIT Alumni EIT Food Glenn 🥦 Mathijssen Dasha Shvaikovskaya Begüm ÖNAL, ph.d. Lorenzo Conti Laurie Lancee Julia Dutkiewicz Federica Cornago Rodolfo Dimasi Slađana Lovrić Mirna Germšek

📋 The Agenda for EIT Alumni CONNECT 2024 is Here! 🎉 We’re excited to announce the full event agenda for the big day! Get ready for an exciting day of insights from inspiring speakers and thought leaders. 🔹 Date: Friday, 4 October 2024 🔹 Venue: EUIPO's headquarters, Alicante, Spain ____ 🕒 Agenda Highlights & Speakers: 9:30 - Welcome & Opening Remarks - hosted by Zaki Milhem (CEO at WakeZ) and featuring Andrea Di Carlo (Deputy Executive Director at EUIPO), Catherine Schreiber (President of EIT Alumni), and Ilaria Tagliavini (Head of Operations at EIT) 10:30 - “Bridging the Talent and Skills Gap - a collective priority for EU competitiveness” moderated by Agnes Molnar (Manager at EIT Alumni) and led by Inge Buffolo (Director Business Development Department at EUIPO), and Ilaria Tagliavini (Head of Operations EIT) 11:30 - Parallel Sessions: 1️⃣. Business - "Women Leadership: Pioneering Innovation in a Competitive World” moderated by Bilyana Nikolova (Board Member at EIT Alumni), and featuring Monika Tomecka, PhD (CEO, UFraction8 PL) and Magdalena Gryszko-Szanto (Innovation Officer: Gender Equality Lead, EIT Community Strategic Synergies, Women Entrepreneurship and Leadership, EIT) 2️⃣. Education - “Transformative Synergies in Education" moderated by Catherine Schreiber (President of EIT Alumni), and featuring Kari Kivinen (Education Outreach Expert, EUIPO Observatory) and Francesca Barisani, PhD (Representative at EIT Deep Tech Talent) 3️⃣. Public & Government - “Progress in the Public Sphere” moderated by Loris VALERO (Board Member at EIT Alumni), ABAKOVA NASS MARGARITA (Learning and MEL Orchestrator at EIT Cross-KIC Education Cluster), and Bart Veys (Head of the Policy Unit at COST Association - European Cooperation in Science and Technology). 16:00 - Closing Remarks ___ Haven’t registered yet? There’s still time to join us for this unforgettable day! 👉 Register now: https://lnkd.in/duvJE4pQ We can’t wait to see you in Alicante! EIT - European Institute of Innovation and Technology | EUIPO - European Union Intellectual Property Office | #EITAlumniCommunity #EventDetails #EITAlumniCONNECT2024 #EITAlumniCONNECT #InnovationInAction

Ready to shine at EIT Alumni CONNECT 2024? We’re looking for passionate Alumni to be our official ambassadors and help make this event unforgettable! 🎤✨ What will an Ambassador do? 🤝 Be the face of our community and share your experience with a global network of innovators 🌍 Promote CONNECT on your social channels and expand your influence 📣Provide on-site support during the event What’s in it for you? 🚀Free travel and accommodation to sunny Alicante, Spain 💪 Exclusive access to behind-the-scenes activities and networking opportunities Here’s your chance to take ownership, make a difference, and have fun while doing it! 🎉 How to Apply? ✍️ Email community@eithealth.eu with a brief statement (max 500 words) about why you’d make a great ambassador. Please include a travel itinerary showing dates and costs for your journey to and from CONNECT, 3-4 October. You may stay until 5 October if there are no travel options home after CONNECT on 4 October. 📧 📣 Don’t wait! This is your moment to be at the heart of the action, connect with changemakers, and elevate your profile. 👉 Apply now to become an ambassador! Let’s make #EITAlumniConnect2024 unforgettable together! 🌞 #EITAlumni #EIT #Alicante EIT - European Institute of Innovation and Technology Climate-KIC Alumni EIT Digital Alumni EIT Health Innovators Community EIT Food Alumni EIT RawMaterials Alumni EIT Manufacturing Alumni EIT Urban Mobility Alumni EIT Culture & Creativity

September has arrived, bringing with it a fresh wave of energy and endless new possibilities. It's the perfect moment to step into exciting opportunities and embrace what this month has to offer! 🍎 Get ready to explore a variety of food-related insights at this month’s webinars, workshops, and conferences. Check out the top opportunities we've highlighted for you this time, there's plenty to indulge in!

After some months of break and with summer behind us, it’s the perfect time to recharge by reconnecting with fellow alumni! 🌟 We at the EIT Food Alumni Board are delighted to invite you to our Alumni Breakfast session! Grab a cup of coffee and join us for a morning mingle. Reconnect with your fellow alumni or make new connections. You are also welcome to propose your ideas to the Board, share your concerns, or get to know other alumni better! 🕡 When:friday, 6th of September 2024, 9:30-10:00 a.m. CET 📍 Where: on Teams 🖨 Registration: https://lnkd.in/eNJrrZjH 🎉 Our plan: Meet some of the Board members: Federica, Glenn, and Dasha, and make your voices heard to help us bring the EIT Food Alumni Community closer! RSVP to make sure you don't miss it! #eitfoodalumni #breakfast #connect #eitfood #startups Glenn 🥦 Mathijssen Lorenzo Conti Laurie Lancee Julia Dutkiewicz Federica Cornago Dasha Shvaikovskaya Begüm ÖNAL, ph.d. Mirna Germšek Rodolfo Dimasi Slađana Lovrić