Session 40 – The Future of the Animal Breeding Sector in the EU: The Role of Academia and the Private Sector

Join our speakers for an interactive “challenge session” exploring how the European animal breeding sector can stay competitive, meet societal expectations, and attract the next generation of talent.

This session will offer a dynamic format designed to stimulate discussion and engagement between experts and the audience—don’t miss the opportunity to be part of the dialogue on the of the sector.

Agenda

08:30 - Introduction: Setting the Scene and the EU Policy Context

Luca Fontanesi (University of Bologna) & Ana Granados Chapatte (FABRE TP)

08:45 - Link Between Academia and Industry in EU Research: Can We Finally Close the Gap?

Ana Sofia Santos (ATF)

09:15 - The Future of the Animal Breeding Sector in the EU: The Role of Academia and the Private Sector

Olori Victor (Aviagen)

09:30 - How to Attract Top Talent and Shape the Future of Animal Breeding?

Gabor Meszaros (BOKU)

09:45 - You Can’t Pursue a Career in Animal Science If You Don’t Know It’s an Option – Perspectives from a ‘Geriatric’ Student

Sabine Scully (Teagasc)

10:00 - From Tradition to Innovation: Mendelian Genetics to the Genomics Lab of a Family Breeding Business

Kristina Beranova (Dominant)

10:15 – 10:45 - Coffee Break

10:45 - Challenges and Opportunities for Academic Careers: External and Local Collaborations

Andreia Amaral (University of Évora)

11:00 – 12:00 - Interactive exchange with speakers and audience

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