Quo Vadis AKIS? The AKIS International Conference is coming soon

On 22 October 2025, agricultural knowledge and innovation leaders from all across Europe will gather for a full day of exchange, inspiration, and collaboration.

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9/18/20251 min read

We’re excited to announce that the AKIS International Conference – Quo Vadis AKIS? is just around the corner!

On 22 October 2025, agricultural knowledge and innovation leaders from all across Europe will gather at the Verdi Hotel Budapest Aquincum for a full day of exchange, inspiration, and collaboration.

What to expect from the event?

A rich full-day programme (09:30–17:00) packed with presentations, discussions, and networking.
Sessions held entirely in English, making the event truly international and inclusive.
A chance to connect with experts shaping the future of Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation Systems (AKIS).
Free participation – but remember, seats are limited! Registration is open until 6 October 2025.

Field visit (21 October):

Ahead of the conference, participants are invited to explore real-life innovation in action at Kujáni Farm and Pilze-Nagy Kft.. Highlights include:

Best practices in knowledge sharing and advisory services.
Insights from Erasmus+ IPM training and agri-environmental advisory programs.
Innovative EU projects like SMARTCHAIN and CO-FRESH.
The visit concludes with a group dinner at Geréby Kúria (40 EUR/person, drinks included).

Practical information:

The venue is easily accessible from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.
Use the BudapestGO app for tickets, passes, and real-time travel info.
Important: the conference takes place at the Buda-side Verdi Hotel (1036 Budapest, Árpád fejedelem útja 94).

Here you can find more information and agenda about the event, as well as the registration link for the conference!

ModernAKIS is an international project that aims to promote more sustainable and innovative Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation Systems (AKIS) across Europe. It helps connect scientists, farmers, consultants, policymakers and other stakeholders in the sector, so that knowledge and good practices can be translated into practical innovations faster and more efficiently.

In short – ModernAKIS works to make knowledge more accessible, cooperation closer and agriculture more innovative and greener!e the future of AKIS together!

Meet in Budapest to share knowledge, build networks, and shape the future of AKIS together!

Applications are now open for the AKIS International Conference – Quo Vadis AKIS?