Dedep.eu at EDIH Summit 2026: Strengthening the AI Innovation Ecosystem
Place: Brussels, Belgium
Date: 9–10 June 2026
The EDIH Summit 2026 brings together the European Digital Innovation Hubs (EDIH) network, EU institutions, SMEs, public sector representatives, and innovation actors to discuss how Europe can strengthen the adoption and deployment of Artificial Intelligence across regions and sectors.
The event will focus on practical collaboration between EDIHs, AI infrastructures, Testing and Experimentation Facilities (TEFs), AI Factories, data spaces, and other European support initiatives to help organisations move from AI experimentation to real implementation and impact.
Thematic Working Group #4 – Agrifood: From AI Pilots to Market Deployment: Connecting AgriFood EDIHs, TEFs, AI Factories and Data Spaces
Date: 9 June 2026
Time: 16:15 to 17:30
Parallel session
This interactive thematic workshop will explore how AgriFood EDIHs can help SMEs and public actors move from AI pilots and experimentation toward validated, deployable, and market-ready solutions.
The session will discuss how EDIHs can connect organisations with the right European support structures, including TEFs, AI Factories, trusted data spaces, and cross-border EDIH collaboration, helping accelerate AI adoption and market uptake in the agri-food sector.
The workshop will include short expert perspectives followed by interactive group discussions focused on practical deployment pathways and common adoption challenges.
Workshop Objectives
- Explore how AgriFood EDIHs can support AI deployment beyond early experimentation
- Discuss collaboration between EDIHs, TEFs, AI Factories, and data spaces
- Identify barriers and opportunities for AI adoption in the agri-food sector
- Exchange practical experiences and recommendations for supporting SMEs and public actors
Who Should Join?
The workshop is open to all EDIH Summit participants, including:
- EDIHs and innovation hubs
- SMEs and start-ups
- Public sector representatives
- AI and digital innovation experts
- Agri-food stakeholders
- Policymakers and ecosystem actors interested in AI deployment and innovation support
More information about the full EDIH Summit 2026 programme and registration can be found in the EDIH summit 2026 page