Digitalization is of central importance for the future of Switzerland. Numerous events have taken place and continue to take place around this topic, and all sectors of the agri-food business are also involved. With the help of digitalization, businesses can develop commercially, agriculture can develop more successfully on the markets and resource efficiency can be increased in general.

In order to deal with this complex topic in a targeted manner and continuously the involvement of all parties is required. The Innovationgroup makes it possible to bring all participants together and to work together constantly on this exciting and complex topic. Numerous partner events support and help to highlight the diversity.

The Innovationgroup involves a wide range of actors and disciplines, from agronomists to computer scientists, engineers, nutritionists and consumer research specialists. This allows a holistic approach of the complex topics.

Current topics are digital solutions for agriculture and consumer research as well as platforms that bring farmers and customers together.

Target group

The Innovationgroup is targeted at everybody, who is involved in digital transformation.

Steering group

The Innovationgroup is supported by a steering group operating through the agro-food chain. The steering group consists of the following persons:

• Oliver Christ, FHSG
• Christoph Denkel, BFH/HAFL
• Erika Gyoervary, CSEM
• Nadine Maamari, CSEM
• Adrian Meyer, FHNW
• Jürgen Prenzler, NTB Buchs
• Markus Sax, Agroscope
• Bernhard Streit, BFH HAFL
• Burkhard Stiller, UZH