Test AI and Robotics solutions for field validation
On 28 January, 2026 a joint webinar organised by FederUnacoma, as dissemination partner of the AGRI-DIGITAL GROWTH project, and agrifoodTEF introduces companies and innovators to the testing and experimentation services available for AI and robotics solutions in the agri-food sector.
The event focuses on the opportunities offered by agrifoodTEF, the European network of Testing and Experimentation Facilities (TEFs), which provides access to advanced infrastructure, equipment and real-world test fields. These services support companies in validating and refining innovative technologies before market entry, helping to reduce risks and accelerate deployment.
During the webinar, participants gain an overview of agrifoodTEF’s mission, its service portfolio and the types of innovation needs it can address across agriculture and the agri-food value chain. Particular attention is given to how companies working on AI, robotics, automation and digital solutions can benefit from testing in operational environments, supported by specialised expertise and facilities.
The event represents an opportunity to better understand how European testing infrastructures can support technology development, compliance and market readiness.
The webinar takes place on 28 January, from 10:00 to 11:30 CET, via Zoom platform.
AGENDA:
- 10.00: Alessio Bolognesi (FederUnacoma) - Welcome and Introduction
- 10.05: Luca Masiero (CREA) - AGRI-DIGITAL GROWTH and its ecosystem
- 10.15: Benjamin Založnik (University of Maribor) - An example from the Slovenian Living Lab
- 10.25: Raffaele Giaffreda (Fondazione Bruno Kessler) - What is agrifoodTEF - Why do we need Testing and Experimentation Facilities for AI and Robotics in the Agricultural Sector?
- 10.35: Raffaele Giaffreda (Fondazione Bruno Kessler), Marie Wenzlaff (Josephinum Research), Tomasz Jankowski (Poznan Institute of Technology) agrifoodTEF Achievements and examples - Success stories from Italy, Austria and Poland
- 10.55: Raffaele Giaffreda (Fondazione Bruno Kessler) - What can agrifoodTEF do for you?
- 11.15: Questions and Answers
- 11.30: Pitch for companies considering agrifoodTEF applications - Opportunities to present ideas