Fruit Industry Congress
December 2-4, 2025
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21 days 12 hours 14 minutes 0 seconds
Participate in the industry events as part of the European Fruit Industry Congress:
Conference Organizer
Institute of Horticulture – National Research Institute
Hall B
Conference room 2
Fruit growing 2025 – modernity in practice
11:00-11:10
Opening of the conference
11:10-11:40
Professor Joanna Puławska, PhD
Pantoea Care Microbiological Product Improving the Health of Horticultural Crops
11:40-12:10
Dr. Artur Miszczak
Plant Protection Product Residues Detected in Polish Fruit in the 2025 Season
12:10-12:40
Prof. Eligio Malusa
Dr Małgorzata Tartanus
Modern Tools for Use Beyond Agroecological Fruit Farming
12:40-13:10
Dr. Mariusz Lewandowski
Achievements in Apple Variety Breeding at the Institute of Horticulture – National Research Institute in Skierniewice” (combined with a presentation of the discussed varieties at the stand)
13:10-13:40
Prof. Dr. Stanisław Pluta
Effects of Creative Breeding of Highbush Blueberries at InHort in Skierniewice / Creative Breeding of New Varieties of Japanese Quince for the Development of Cultivation in Poland
13:40-14:10
M.Sc. Eng. Tomasz Golis
Edible Dogwood for the Orchard and Home Garden
14:10-14:40
Dr. Mirosław Sitarek, Ph.D., Professor of the Institute of Cherry and Natural Sciences
The Role of Rootstock in Modern Cherry Production
14:40-15:10
M.Sc. Eng. Dawid Wieloch
Chokeberry – an Underestimated Raw Material
15:10-15:50
Prof. Lidia Sas-Paszt, PhD
Benefical microorganisms and biofertilisers guarantee high-quality horticultural crops
The Institute of Horticulture – National Research Institute is co-organising a conference devoted to key issues in modern fruit growing.
A large group of the lecturers are researchers from the Institute, who will share with participants the results of their research and the experience they have gained in scientific work and fruit growing practice.
The interesting programme covers issues related to, among other things, crop health, the cultivation of new varieties of apple and blueberry trees, tools to support everyday work in orchards, and directions for the development of less popular species, such as edible dogwood.
This meeting provides an opportunity to summarise the 2025 season, exchange experiences and look to the future of Polish fruit growing.
Conference Organizer
The World’s Poultry Science Association
Hall B
Conference room no. 1
Modern poultry farming – challenges and opportunities
This event will be a unique opportunity to meet representatives of the scientific community, practitioners and experts related to the poultry industry.
The aim of the conference is to exchange current knowledge and experiences and to look at the future of poultry farming in the context of animal health, technological innovations and global changes.
In addition, we are planning a presentation by a representative of the National Poultry Council, who will present the current situation of the Polish poultry sector.
We invite all interested breeders, veterinarians, producers, scientists and students to participate in this important event for the Polish poultry industry.
10:30-10:55
Prof. Grzegorz Tomczyk, DVM (PIWet Puławy)
Effective protection of bird health
10:55-11:20
Prof. Paweł Konieczka
‘Unconventional’ feed additives
11:20-11:40
Sebastian Opaliński, Assoc. Prof. Sebastian Opaliński, prof. UPWr
From Data to Decisions: PLF Tools for Poultry Farm Environment Management
- Introduction – What is PLF (Precision Livestock Farming): definition and importance in poultry production.
- PLF Tools – examples of sensor-based, vision-based, acoustic, and integrated systems.
- Challenges and Limitations – technical, biological, ethical, economic, and research aspects.
- Future Perspectives – the role of artificial intelligence, predictive monitoring, and individual animal assessment.
- Conclusions – PLF as a tool supporting humans, requiring further validation and standardization, with the potential to increase trust in livestock farming.
11:40-12:00
Dr Marcin W. Lis, Prof. URK
‘What's up with incubation?’
12:00-12:30
Break
12:30-14:00
moderator prof. Krzysztof Kozłowski - prezes PB WPSA
Bogdan Kajkowski - General Manager at Drosed Surowiec
Dariusz Goszczyński - President of the KRD-IG
Stefan Marek Chrzanowski - Office Director of the Polish Poultry Producers Association
Professor Grzegorz Tomczyk - PIWet Puławy
Discussion panel
Conference Organizer
The First Agricultural Portal
Hall B
TRADE FAIR STUDIO
Modern microbiology technologies in cultivation and distribution using drones dedicated to agriculture
A detailed schedule will be available soon!
Conference Organizer
Faculty of Management, University of Warsaw
Agri-tech pioneers
Hall B
TRADE FAIR STUDIO
Innovations for a Sustainable Future of the Agri-Food Sector: EIT Food Seedbed Incubator Demo Day
Join us to explore cutting-edge agrifood innovations developed by startups and research teams from the EIT Food Seedbed Incubator. The session will open with Dr. Olga Pelekh (University of Warsaw), Dr. Sarah Farrell (Queen’s University Belfast) and Dr. Luís Martins (Food4Sustainability CoLAB), who will introduce the program and highlight the broad support offered by EIT Food to all players in the agrifood ecosystem.
Discover breakthrough deep-tech solutions driving sustainable agriculture, climate neutrality, and food system resilience. Whether you’re an investor, industry expert, or innovation enthusiast, this is your opportunity to engage with emerging agri-tech pioneers shaping a fairer, more sustainable and fairer future of food.
11:00 – 11:15
Dr. Olga Pelekh
Dr. Sarah Farrell
Dr. Luís Martins
Opening & Welcome
11:15 – 11:22
ARDr. Arash Moeini
ARPOSO
ARPOSO provides edible, additive-free, water-soluble, sustainable packaging to extend the freshness of fruits and vegetables for over 30 days, addressing the food waste problem worth EUR 132 billion annually in the EU.
11:22 – 11:29
Maayan Bar, Co-Founder & CEO
Aquafinitis
Aquafintis designs and develops zero-waste aquaponics systems, which recover 100% of waste into energy and nutrients. We offer cost-effective aquaponics, enabling resilient food production for fish farmers, premium farm-to-table hospitality, smart cities and world food organisations.
11:29 – 11:36
Dr Viktoriia Komarysta
BESTRAN AQUA
Bestran Aqua are a startup addressing the unsustainable reliance on fishmeal and unsuitable plant proteins in shrimp starter feeds, by offering a fungal biomass rich in beta carotene, benefiting hatcheries, feed producers, and sustainable aquaculture.
11:36 – 11:43
Emiliano Agustin Barbero
B-Kapz
b-Kapz is a startup which has developed a microencapsulation platform for microorganisms with application in agriculture to solve the current problems of biological product value chains Introducing the next generation of biologicals for agriculture to improve crop yields and naturally regenerate soil ecosystems.
11:43 – 11:50
Dr Franziska Sohns, Co-Founder
BrewAI
By automating data capture, BrewAI™ enables SME in the Beverage Sector to capture, analyse, and reduce their energy usage and carbon footprint, providing real-time insights and actionable recommendations.
11:50 – 11:57
Luca Stöckl
Amine Kaddour
Calabaza
At Calabaza, we are developing the next generation of microbial biostimulants. With our launch in the B2C market, our aim is to make sustainable crop management accessible to everyone.
11:57 – 12:04
Nate Petre
ChainReactor
Bio-product innovators across the globe are held back by a shortage of bioreactor capacity, high costs, and outdated bioreactor designs. ChainReactor is revolutionizing biomanufacturing with AI-powered, 3D-printed bioreactors that are up to 100 times faster and ten times cheaper than traditional systems.
12:04 – 12:11
Hajnalka Jankovics, Principal Investigator
FlagSens
FlagSens aims to develop a unique market product, a portable biosensor test suitable for the detection of toxic heavy metals applicable in the environment, food safety, and healthcare.
12:11 – 12:18
Pedro Santos
HUMIVERSO
HUMIVERSO have a vision to Reconnect the human being with the natural cycle of the soil by developing technologies to create living soil anywhere. Their modular flow through machines convert biowaste into vermicompost, a premium organic fertilizer, creating local circular economies.
12:18 – 12:25
Kateryna Skliarenko
MagFu
MagFu are a team of entrepreneurial academics solveing the problems of soil contamination, high treatment costs, and low crop yields. They do this for farmers and agricultural producers who are seeking sustainable and effective solutions by using magnetic fungicide technology.
12:25 – 12:32
Mihaela Borta
Muryo
muryo’s AI platform empowers agricultural professionals with sustainability advice that is profitable and actionable. Our platform analyzes each farm's specific conditions alongside the farmer's risk tolerance, financial situation, and motivations. It then matches sustainable practices to problems farmers already care about: profitability, risk reduction and farm legacy. Agricultural professionals get access to personalized recommendations backed by science, regional evidence and economic projections, transforming sustainability from risky theory into trusted, profitable practice. Whether you're an agricultural consultant or professional farm manager we help you scale your impact and achieve your goals.
12:32 – 12:39
Dr Denys Bilko
Nostoc Biotech Group
Nostoc Biotech Group is a team of entrepreneurial academics who have developed a sustainable solution for the replacement of nitrogen fertilizers, crop improvement and soil bioremediation with advanced photobioreactor process-derived Nostoc commune cyanobacteria.
12:39 – 12:46
Dr. David Kinahan
PATHFINDER
PATHFINDER are a team of academic entrepreneurs who are working on a solution which improves the efficiency of regulated food testing by providing a portable testing system.
12:46 – 12:53
Sarp Kölgesiz
Mehmet Coşan
Polium Scientific
Polium Scientific are a team of entrepreneurial academics offering multifunctional polymer composite foam that extends shelf life and increases freshness of fruits and vegetables while reducing waste in food supply chain.
12:53 – 13:00
Simona Töpfer
Seads
Seads is developing a sustainable, seagrass seeds based food alternative that offers consumers a nutrient-rich, eco-friendly grain substitute by supporting marine biodiversity, accelerating carbon capture and reducing coastal erosion through climate-resilient farming.
13:00 – 13:07
Martina Gerken
SOILMONITOR
Currently, necessary soil nutrient time-series are economically unfeasible. SOILMONITOR are a team of entrepreneurial academics making this possible for the first time with their soil nutrient sensor for agricultural applications which is highly relevant for farmers, environmental protection & research.
13:07 – 13:14
Dr. Manash Chatterjee
Viridian Seeds Ltd.
Viridian Seeds develops and commercialises climate smart crop varieties (Super-Crops) for sustainable transitions of agriculture and food systems using a proprietary genomics-AI assisted gene discovery platform for accelerated product development.
13:14 – 13:25
Q&A Session
13:25 – 13:30
Closing Remarks
Conference Organizer
National Council of Agricultural Chambers
Hall B
Conference room 1
Agriculture in a changing world – production, safety, competitiveness, trade
Polish-English simultaneous translation
10:30 - 11:00
Registration of participants
11:00 - 11:10
Wiktor Szmulewicz, President of KRIR
Welcoming guests and opening the conference
11:10 - 11:40
Stefan Krajewski, Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development
Agricultural policy in the context of the changing international situation – how national and EU policy supports farmers in maintaining competitiveness
11:40 - 13:10 International panel. Speeches by Agricultural Counsellors from Embassies
Benjamin Petlock, Agricultural Counsellor, US Embassy in Poland
François Viel – Agricultural Counsellor, Embassy of the French Republic in Poland
The green transition in agriculture – the path to low-carbon food production
Jouke Knol, Counselor for Agricultural Affairs at the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Warsaw
Agriculture 4.0 – how technologies and scientific cooperation are shaping the future of European agriculture
Peggy Lantzsch, Counsellor for Food and Agriculture, Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany
Agriculture as a pillar of the European Union's food sovereignty – the German approach to balancing production and quality
Economic and Commercial Department of the Embassy of Italy in Poland
Tradition and innovation: the Italian model of competitiveness in the agri-food sector
Agricultural Counselor, Embassy of the Federative Republic of Brazil in Poland
Sustainable expansion of agriculture – production growth and environmental protection
13:10-13:25
Discussion
13:25-13:40
Wiktor Szmulewicz, President of KRIR
Summary of the conference
Trade Fair Medal Ceremony
Date
December 5
12:00
Trends panel and presentations of exhibitors
Trends and presentation panel:
A promotional initiative during which each of our exhibitors can give a lecture at the price of the purchased stand. The topic of the presentation is free, but we recommend that it be consistent with the theme of the fair and refer to industry news, which will always encourage a wider group of visitors to get to know your company! All information about your lectures will be made available on our website.
How to register:
Contact the person responsible for the project by e-mail:
The order of applications is decisive!
Do you have an interesting idea to organize a promotional event during the fair? We are open to supporting the organization of interesting projects! We have professionally furnished conference rooms equipped with, among others, a stage, interpreter booths, VIP rooms and a fantastic sound system. At your disposal is a wide range of additional equipment, free outdoor parking, rooms for self-adaptation and technical support from the Ptak Warsaw Expo team.
If you have any additional questions, please contact the marketing department:
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Celebrating Excellence: Medal Awards Ceremony
This event honors the best of the best, highlighting their contributions to the industry’s development and showcasing the most advanced solutions in the following categories:
Trade Fair Premiere: Recognition for exhibitors who introduced innovative products or services at the fair, presenting them to the public for the first time.
Innovation: An award for companies that have presented groundbreaking technologies or solutions with the potential to revolutionize the industry.
Trade Fair Display: A prize awarded for exceptional booth design and aesthetics that stand out for their creativity and attract visitors’ attention.
Trade Fair Product: An award for exhibitors whose product stands out for its quality, functionality, and significance for the industry’s development, earning recognition from both visitors and experts.
The trade fair studio
We invite you to the Trade Fair Studio, where during exclusive interviews with industry experts and outstanding exhibitors, you will learn about the latest trends and innovative solutions. In this inspiring environment, market leaders will share their experiences and visions for the future, providing valuable insights and knowledge. The Trade Fair Studio is also connected with the Medal Award Ceremony, where distinguished exhibitors are honored, adding prestige to the event and highlighting the importance of innovation and excellence in the industry..
Inspiring conversations and new opportunities – the networking zone awaits!
The B2B Networking Zone is an extension of the conference, offering participants a unique opportunity to engage in direct discussions with speakers and other industry experts. In this zone, attendees can exchange insights, ask questions, and establish valuable business connections in a more informal atmosphere.
Join us to deepen your knowledge, continue the inspiring discussions from the conference, and form valuable relationships that can benefit both you and your company!
