DIGIS3 and AIR Institute to Host the Rural Horizon 5.0 Congress

By The AIR Institute

On 17th December, the first edition of the Rural Horizon 5.0 Congress will take place. This event, organised by DIGIS3 in collaboration with the AIR Institute, offers a platform to explore the latest trends and technologies revolutionising business beyond urban areas.

The Rural Horizon 5.0 Congress will be held online, free of charge, and run from 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with experts and professionals in innovation, rural development, and disruptive technologies, as well as discover public and private initiatives that can serve as inspiration.

The primary goal of the event is to bridge the gap between urban and rural environments by promoting initiatives that enable rural communities to stay current with technological advancements. To achieve this, the programme includes a series of talks, round tables, and debates addressing the key challenges rural areas face in their transition to a more digital and connected future.

If you’re interested in joining this event and discovering the latest innovations in rural development, register here. For any questions, please email info@digis3.eu.

Agenda

09:30–09:45
Opening and welcome remarks.

09:45–10:00
DIGIS3 presentation.

10:00–11:30
Digitalisation in Rural Areas: The Role of NODDO – Network of Technology Centres of Castilla y León

10:00 NODDO: Presentation of the Technology Centres Network of Castilla y León – Eduardo Andrés

10:10 AIR Institute: IoT Applications in Rural Telemedicine – Sergio Alonso

10:25 CESEFOR: Current State and Challenges in Forest Resource Digitalisation in Castilla y León – Rodrigo Gómez

10:40 CTME: Application of Data Fabric Systems in Agricultural Environments, Data Collection, Processing, and Information Use – David Ayala

10:55 ITCL: AGRARIA – Artificial Intelligence Applied to the Agrarian Production Value Chain in 2050 – Silvia González

11:10 ITCL: Virtual Electric Fencing – Diego Martínez and Diego Nieto

11:30–12:15
Private Innovation Initiatives in Rural Areas

  • Luis Ángel Martínez, Fuentes de Béjar Rural Innovation Centre
  • Luis M. Luengo, Rural Innovation Hubs
  • Berna Ciudad, La Factoría Rural, Béjar
  • Fuensanta Martín, Ruralizate: Territorial Innovation Projects

12:15–12:45
Virtual coffee break.

12:45–13:45
Regional Financing Lines for R&D&I and Digitalisation

Regional Directorate, Salamanca. Institute for Business Competitiveness of Castilla y León (ICECYL)

13:45–14:15

  • Sustainable Local Development: Social Innovation Centres
  • Marcos Iglesias Caridad, Mayor of Ciudad Rodrigo and Provincial Councillor for Economy and Finance

14:15–15:30
Lunch break.

15:30–16:15

  • Digital Challenges and Solutions in Rural Areas – Private Companies
  • Félix Velasco, CDO and Co-Founder, Wembley Studios
  • Juan Barbero, CGO and Co-Founder, Pixel Innova
  • Rodolfo Chaves, Digital Transformation and Process Automation, Dominatech
  • Enrique Lara, CEO and Founder, OK LOCATED

16:15–17:00
Public Sector, Innovation, and Knowledge Transfer in Rural Areas
Moderator:

Mili Pizarro, Director of the Employment and Entrepreneurship Service (SIPPE-USALEmprende), University of Salamanca (USAL)

Speakers:

  • Alejandro Reveriego, Director, Higher Technical School of Industrial Engineering, Béjar (ETSII Béjar), University of Salamanca (USAL)
  • Sonsoles de la Flor, Technician, Rural Acelera Pyme Office, Salamanca Provincial Council
  • Regional Directorate, Salamanca. Institute for Business Competitiveness of Castilla y León (ICECYL)
  • Juan José García, Director, Meat Technology Station, Agrarian Technology Institute of Castilla y León (ITACYL)

17:00–17:45
The Present and Future of Digitalisation in Rural Areas

  • (Speaker to be confirmed) – AVILAGRO
  • Enrique Lara, CEO and Founder, OK LOCATED

17:45–18:00
Event conclusions, preview of the next edition of “Rural Horizon 5.0,” and event closing remarks.