ENG: VIII. international scientific-professional conference

VIII. international scientific-professional conference

INNOVATION AND AGRIBUSINESS

Artificial intelligence and smart development of rural areas

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ORGANIZER

Croatian Agroeconomic Society (HAED), Svetošimunska c. 25, Zagreb

CO-ORGANIZERS

• Faculty of Agrobiotechnical Sciences Osijek
• Križevci University of Applied Sciences
• Institute of Agriculture and Tourism Poreč
• University of Zagreb Faculty of Agriculture
• Croatian Academy of Agricultural Sciences
• International MBA Network Agribusiness and Commerce (standing committee of ICA)

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DOCUMENTS

Conference invitation (PDF)

Instructions for authors (PDF)

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After seven successful conferences, the Croatian Society of Agricultural Economists (HAED) is proud to announce the eighth consecutive international scientific and professional conference entitled Innovations and agribusiness, which will focus on the key topic “Artificial intelligence and smart development of rural areas”.

Rural areas today face numerous challenges, including climate change, depopulation, labour shortages, the need for sustainable management of natural resources, and ensuring the competitiveness of agricultural production. At the same time, the accelerated development of digital technologies and artificial intelligence opens up new opportunities for strengthening resilience, productivity and quality of life in rural communities.

Artificial intelligence is becoming an important tool in the transformation of agriculture and rural development. The application of advanced analytical systems, sensor technologies, satellite data, autonomous systems and digital platforms enables more precise decision-making, more efficient use of resources, reduction of negative environmental impacts and increase of economic sustainability of agricultural farms. Such technologies can contribute to the optimization of food production, soil and water conservation, reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and better management of risks caused by climate change.

The smart development of rural areas does not only mean technological innovation, but also the creation of conditions for the development of local communities, the strengthening of entrepreneurship, the development of new business models and the improvement of the quality of life of the population. The digital transformation of rural areas can contribute to the availability of public services, education, health care and new employment opportunities, thereby creating prerequisites for retaining the population and preserving rural heritage.

The theme of the conference “Artificial Intelligence and Smart Development of Rural Areas” is focused on the exchange of knowledge, experiences and examples of good practice related to the application of artificial intelligence, digital technologies and innovative solutions in agriculture and rural development. Special emphasis is placed on connecting science, business, the public sector and local communities in order to encourage the effective application of new technologies and accelerate the transfer of innovations into practice. The conference will include a “project section” where current projects can be presented via posters or orally.

Through an interdisciplinary approach and cooperation of all relevant stakeholders, artificial intelligence can become a powerful driver of sustainable, inclusive and competitive development of rural areas, creating new opportunities for the economy, society and the environment. The conference represents a unique opportunity to promote the agribusiness profession, especially scientific, but also practical results and solutions in the field of agribusiness.

The papers presented at the scientific and professional conference will be published in the journal Agroeconomia Croatica, ISSN 1333-2422, and the abstracts in the Book of Abstracts of the conference published by the Croatian Society of Agricultural Economists.

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Organizing committee

President of the Organizing committee:

Olgica Klepač, PhD, Croatian Society of Agricultural Economists; Faculty of Agrobiotechnical Sciences Osijek, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, Vladimira Preloga 1, 31000 Osijek, Croatia

Members of the Organizing Committee:

Kristina Svržnjak, PhD, Croatian Society of Agricultural Economists; Križevci University of Applied Sciences, Milislava Demerca 1, 48260 Križevci, Croatia

Associate Professor Ana Crnčan, PhD, Croatian Society of Agricultural Economists; Faculty of Agrobiotechnical Sciences Osijek, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, Vladimira Preloga 1, 31000 Osijek, Croatia

Associate professor Jelena Kristić, PhD, Croatian Society of Agricultural Economists; Faculty of Agrobiotechnical Sciences Osijek, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, Vladimira Preloga 1, 31000 Osijek, Croatia

Milan Oplanić, PhD, Croatian Society of Agricultural Economists; Institute of Agriculture and Tourism, Karla Huguesa 8, 52440 Poreč, Croatia

Assistant Professor Marin Čagalj, PhD, Croatian Society of Agricultural Economists; Institute for Adriatic Crops and Karst Reclamation, Put Duilova 11, 21000 Split, Croatia

Sanja Jelić Milković, PhD, Croatian Society of Agricultural Economists; Faculty of Agrobiotechnical Sciences Osijek, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, Vladimira Preloga 1, 31000 Osijek, Croatia

Lucija Pečurlič, MSc, Croatian Society of Agricultural Economists; Faculty of Agrobiotechnical Sciences Osijek, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, Vladimira Preloga 1, 31000 Osijek, Croatia

Marko Oroz, MSc, Croatian Society of Agricultural Economists; Faculty of Agrobiotechnical Sciences Osijek, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, Vladimira Preloga 1, 31000 Osijek, Croatia

Scientific Committee

President of the Organizing committee:

Full professor Tihana Sudarić, PhD, Croatian Society of Agricultural Economists; Faculty of Agrobiotechnical Sciences Osijek, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, Vladimira Preloga 1, 31000 Osijek, Croatia

Members of the Scientific Committee:

Full professor Wim Heijman, PhD, Wageningen University & Research 6708 PB Wageningen, The Netherlands

Assistant Professor Merima Makaš, PhD, Faculty of Agriculture and Food Science University of Sarajevo, Zmaja od Bosne 8, 71000 Sarajevo, Bosna i Hercegovina

Ana Čehić Marić, PhD, Croatian Society of Agricultural Economists; Institute of Agriculture and Tourism, Karla Huguesa 8, 52440 Poreč, Croatia

Full professor Ružica Lončarić, PhD, Croatian Society of Agricultural Economists; Faculty of Agrobiotechnical Sciences Osijek, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, Vladimira Preloga 1, 31000 Osijek, Croatia

Associate Professor Branka Šakić Bobić, PhD, Croatian Society of Agricultural Economists; University of Zagreb Faculty of Agriculture, Svetošimunska cesta 25, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia

Assistant Professor Mateja Jež Rogelj, PhD, Croatian Society of Agricultural Economists; University of Zagreb Faculty of Agriculture, Svetošimunska cesta 25, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia

Sandra Kantar, PhD, Croatian Society of Agricultural Economists; Križevci University of Applied Sciences, Milislava Demerca 1, 48260 Križevci, Croatia

Assistant Professor David Kranjac, PhD, Croatian Society of Agricultural Economists; Faculty of Agrobiotechnical Sciences Osijek, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, Vladimira Preloga 1, 31000 Osijek, Croatia

Assistant Professor Tajana Čop, PhD, Croatian Society of Agricultural Economists; University of Zagreb Faculty of Agriculture Svetošimunska cesta 25, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia

Full professor Vlade Zarić, PhD, University of Belgrade, Faculty of Agriculture, Nemanjina street 6, 11080, Beograd, Srbija

Full professor Lari Hadelan, PhD, Croatian Society of Agricultural Economists; University of Zagreb Faculty of Agriculture, Svetošimunska cesta 25, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia

Anita Silvana Ilak Peršurić, PhD, Croatian Society of Agricultural Economists; Institute of Agriculture and Tourism, Karla Huguesa 8, 52440 Poreč, Croatia

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