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FUTURAL at Synergy Days: Empowering Rural Areas through Innovation

FUTURAL was excited to participate in the Synergy Days 2024, held in Barcelona on October 14th and 15th, where innovative projects and initiatives in the agri-food sector gathered to make connections and share innovation. During these two days, the FUTURAL team actively engaged with event attendees to share its vision and concrete actions to empower rural communities across Europe.

A Popular Stop at the Synergy Days Expo

The FUTURAL booth quickly became a focal point at Synergy Days, attracting attendees keen to learn about the project’s scope and developments. The team, represented by reframe.food (RFF) showcased key aspects of the project, such as the Smart Solutions, the MAPs (Multi-Actor Pilot) areas, and the Metasearch Platform. Visitors could explore FUTURAL’s objectives up close and gain insights into how these targeted solutions are being developed to meet the specific needs of European rural communities. The hands-on engagement at the booth set the stage for fruitful discussions on the future of rural empowerment.

Workshop Highlights: Bridging Technological Divides

On 14/10, FUTURAL organised an impactful workshop led by Matei Popovici from the Politechnic University of Bucharest (UPB) . Titled “WeatherWise: Bridging Technological Divide in Rural Communities,” the workshop introduced attendees to a unique chatbot powered by Large Language Models (LLMs).

This innovative tool that will be embedded in FUTURAL’s Metasearch Platform offers real-time insights and personalised recommendations on sustainable agriculture practices to rural citizens.

FUTURAL’s Vision on Center Stage

The event’s highlight was the pitch presentation delivered on the same day by Ari Lomis,  FUTURAL project manager, representing the Agricultural University of Athens (AUA), the coordinator of the FUTURAL project. Ari’s presentation offered a compelling summary of FUTURAL’s innovative components.

The audience’s interest in the pitch highlighted the importance of FUTURAL’s goals. FUTURAL’s vision, as presented in the pitch, strongly resonated with both attendees and Synergy Days organisers.

A memorable milestone!

FUTURAL’s participation in Synergy Days 2024 effectively communicated its commitment to enhancing European rural areas through innovation and collaboration. By drawing considerable interest and engaging discussions, FUTURAL successfully highlighted its role in shaping a sustainable future for rural communities. The event gave the project’s team an excellent opportunity to showcase its impact and inform audiences of its significant progress so far. FUTURAL’s presence at Synergy Days reinforced its commitment to rural transformation, garnering interest from visitors and organisers alike.

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