What does the green transformation mean for the agrifood and wine sectors?

Come and learn about factors impacting South Australia’s agriculture, food and wine sectors, in light of the transition to a green economy.

Hear from Professor Göran Roos as he presents insightful observations about challenges and opportunities lying ahead for the agrifood and wine sectors, as result of the green economy transition.

Prof. Göran Roos will be addressing the following topics:

· Considering the transition to the green economy, how critical is to expand the South Australian agrifood and wine sectors capabilities into higher-value goods and services?

· Is it possible to rejuvenate those sectors and achieve long-term economic benefits while facing an unpredictable and ever-changing environment?

· What tools are available in the South Australian policy landscape to enable industry to leverage new opportunities?

Come and join us to find out more about these and other relevant factors impacting on our state’s agriculture, food and wine sectors, in light of the transition to a green economy.

Following this thought-provoking presentation, please join us for networking drinks.

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About Professor Göran Roos
Prof. Göran Roos is one of the founders of modern intellectual capital science and a recognised world expert in the fields of innovation management, industrial and innovation policy, and strategy. He is an advisor to organisations and governments around the globe and holds visiting professorships in Australia, Finland, UK and Norway.

Göran is a CSIRO Affiliate and a fellow of the Australian Academy of Technological Science and Engineering (ATSE) and of the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences (IVA).

He first came to South Australia in 2011, as a Thinker in Residence. He was a highly regarded member of the SA Economic Development Board and the Prime Minister’s Manufacturing Leaders Group. His residency led to significant innovation and success in advanced manufacturing in some key South Australian businesses, transformed by his inputs.

In 2022, he was invited as the first South Australian Green Economy Catalyst. He is currently advising the Government in South Australia on its Green Energy Transition and visits the state regularly through Green Industries SA.

Earlier this year, The University of Adelaide through the Institute for Sustainability, Energy and Resources (ISER), conferred the title of Adjunct Professor on Prof. Göran Roos.

While Prof. Roos is visiting South Australia in mid-October, he will be meeting with a range of academia, government and business representatives. He will also be giving a couple of presentations hosted by The University of Adelaide; one at the North Terrace campus, and this lecture hosted at the Waite Campus campus. So, come along and hear a message of strategic thinking around our state’s economy and energy futures.