The 4th TrophyΤροφή Meet-Up, titled: “Innovative Solutions for the Transition to a Circular Bioeconomy – Eliminating Plastic Waste in Agriculture and Food Packaging,” will take place on Tuesday, May 6, at Perrotis College in Thessaloniki.
New Agriculture New Generation has been organizing TrophyΤροφή since 2019, with founding support from the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF). Over the years, it has collaborated with leading universities, research institutions, multinational companies, and VCs.
The 4th TrophyΤροφή Meet-Up is co-organized with the American Farm School, Perrotis College, and the American College of Thessaloniki, and is held under the auspices of the Thessaloniki Chamber of Commerce & Industry (TCCI) and the Region of Central Macedonia. The Meet-Up is sponsored by DS Smith.
Main Theme: “Innovative Solutions for the Transition to a Circular Bioeconomy – Eliminating Plastic Waste in Agriculture and Food Packaging”
17:00-17:15 | Welcome Remarks:
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Nikos Tzollas, Deputy Regional Governor for Digital Governance, Region of Central Macedonia
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Dr. Kiki Zinoviadou, Dean, Perrotis College
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Panagiotis Menexopoulos, General Secretary of the Thessaloniki Chamber of Commerce and Industry (EBETH) – CEO, Afoi Menexopouloi SA
17:15-17:25 | Presentation of TrophyTrofi 2025 & Day’s Program
17:25-17:35 | Presentation: “Smart and Sustainable Food Packaging”
Orestis Matanakis, Commercial Director, DS Smith Hellas
17:35-18:05 | 1st Panel Discussion: “Smart and Sustainable Food Packaging: Where Innovation Meets Entrepreneurship”
Participants:
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Dr. Kiki Zinoviadou, Dean, Perrotis College
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Nikos Tzollas, Deputy Regional Governor for Digital Governance, Region of Central Macedonia
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Orestis Matanakis, Commercial Director, DS Smith Hellas
Moderator:
Stavros Papadopoulos, Entrepreneurship & Innovation Senior Manager, New Agriculture New Generation
18:05-18:20 | Break
18:20-18:35 | Fireside Chat: “Carbon Farming & Resilient Food Systems”
Speakers:
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Stella Psarropoulou, Alexandria Innovation Zone
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Grigoris Chatzikostas, General Partner, Loggerhead Ventures
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Akis Karamavros, Entrepreneurship & Innovation Associate, New Agriculture New Generation
18:35-19:05 | 2nd Panel Discussion: “Sustainable Food Supply Chains: The Role of Knowledge in Shaping Modern Business Models”
Participants:
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Dr. Sofia Lalous, Head of Environmental Science Department, Perrotis College
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Dimos Moutsaras, Head of Supply Chain, Lidl Hellas
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Panagiotis Menexopoulos, General Secretary of EBETH – CEO, Afoi Menexopouloi SA
Moderator:
Stavros Papadopoulos, Entrepreneurship & Innovation Senior Manager, New Agriculture New Generation
19:05-19:15 | Break
19:15-19:20 | Presentation: “From Business Idea to Action”
Nikolas Chourvouliadis, Director, The Entrepreneurship Hub, ACT – American College of Thessaloniki
19:20-20:00 | Idea Generation Workshop
20:00-20:30 | Idea Presentations & Closing
