The CODECS Final Conference will bring together researchers, policymakers, farmers, advisors, technology providers, rural networks and other stakeholders to explore how digitalisation can contribute to a more sustainable, competitive and resilient European agricultural sector.
As digital technologies become increasingly integrated into farming and rural areas, they offer significant opportunities to improve productivity, resource efficiency and decision-making. However, ensuring that digitalisation benefits all actors requires appropriate governance, supportive policies, accessible innovation ecosystems and an inclusive approach that leaves no one behind.
The conference marks the conclusion of the CODECS project and provides an opportunity to share the knowledge, evidence and practical tools developed over the past four years. Participants will gain insights into how digitalisation is being implemented across diverse European farming systems and discuss the factors that enable or hinder its successful adoption.
The CODECS projects is pleased to invite you to their joint Final Conference, taking place on 15-16 September 2026 at Fondation Universitaire in Brussels, Belgium.
Objectives
- Identify priorities for future EU policies on digital agriculture.
- Present the main results and outputs developed in CODECS.
- Explain how digital technologies interact with farming systems, actors and governance.
- Share insights from Living Labs and real-life case studies across Europe.
- Discuss the environmental, economic and social costs and benefits of farm digitalisation.
- Explore how policies and innovation systems shape digital agriculture.
- Introduce practical tools to support sustainable and inclusive digitalisation.
- Foster dialogue between policymakers, researchers and practitioners.