I currently lead the Signpost Programme for Teagasc. The objective of this programme is to support Irish farmers as they transition to more sustainable farming systems, with a particular focus on reducing agricultural GHG emissions. My background is in knowledge transfer and over my almost 30-years career with Teagasc, I have held a number of previous roles, including Head of Dairy Knowledge Transfer, Regional Manager, Dairy Specialist and REPS Adviser. I am an experienced facilitator and trainer, and am much interested in developing the capacity of both advisors and farmers.

Researcher at Wagningen Plant Research, as part of the Agriculture & Society team. Background in transition and innovation studies, with a MSc from Wageningen University & Research. Involved in a number of EU (CFD, CSA, CSR) and national projects. Focus on multi-stakeholder approaches, co-creation, Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation Systems (AKIS) and learning.

Luís Mira da Silva is a Partner at CONSULAI and an Associate Professor at the University of Lisbon. He holds a PhD in Agricultural Systems from the University of Reading and an Executive MBA from London Business School. He is also an expert in the World Bank’s African Centers of Excellence program. He has represented Portugal in European Commission groups and coordinates international projects on innovation, technology transfer, and entrepreneurship.

Researcher at the University of Almería, Spain, with a background in biotechnology and a Master’s in Bioeconomy, bridging biological and business perspectives. Her work focuses on digitalisation, sustainability, and climate-smart farming. She contributes to European multi-actor projects and Living Labs, analysing farming systems, value chains, and digital ecosystems to drive more resilient and sustainable agricultural transitions.