CARREFOUR DE L'AGRI : Professional Meetings at the Paris International Agricultural Show
A rich and diverse experience
The CARREFOUR DE L'AGRI, located in Pavilion 4, served as a hub for debate, discussion, and reflection on the major transformations shaping agriculture.
Attendees took part in engaging conferences, corporate events, networking sessions, and exclusive meetings.
The 2025 edition of the CARREFOUR DE L'AGRI offered a variety of spaces designed to foster connection and knowledge sharing, within Pavilion 4 of Paris Expo Porte de Versailles:
- A conference hall with 200 seats, where keynote presentations and corporate events were held
- Two Agoras, each with 50 seats, dedicated to discussions on current agricultural topics and presentations of services and solutions
- A networking area, providing a welcoming space for informal meetings and exchanges
Hackathon
The second edition of La Ferme Digitale’s hackathon took place at the heart of agricultural innovation during a unique 48-hour event. Companies and specialized operators (OS) came together to develop innovative solutions aimed at shaping the future of agriculture.
By combining open-source data, cutting-edge technologies (including generative AI), and the expertise of professionals from La Ferme Digitale, its partner OSFARM, and participating company teams, the event enabled the creation of concrete prototypes addressing specific challenges.
A key moment for turning challenges into sustainable, high-performing solutions!
Conference “Heritage and Innovations Conference”
The CARREFOUR DE L’AGRI hosted the flagship TEDx-style conference “Heritage and Innovations” on Monday, February 24, 2025.
Our passionate speakers—visionary farmers, researchers, and economic leaders—offered an inspiring overview of the opportunities available to French agriculture to continue shining, both nationally and internationally:
- How can we preserve and enhance agricultural heritage while embracing sustainable, responsible, and high-tech solutions
- What tools and strategies can support farm succession across generations while addressing the urgent challenges of ecological transition?
Speakers included:
- Akiko Suwa-Eisenmann – Director of Research at INRAE
- Mauritz Quaak – Farmer and energy producer
- Corentin Leroux – Founder of Wiki Agri Tech
- Nicolas Chabanne – Founder of C'est qui le patron?!
🎥 The replay of the conference is available below! 👇
Nicolas Chabanne
Can we change the world with a carton of milk?
That’s the challenge taken on by Nicolas Chabanne, founder of C’est qui le Patron?!, a responsible brand created in collaboration with consumers. This initiative allows consumers to define a set of specifications for the products they want to see on store shelves, while ensuring that farmers are fairly compensated for their work.
Mauritz Quaak
Turning a farm into a renewable energy laboratory!
Ten years ago, Mauritz and Jacques-Pierre Quaak, owners of a farm in Seine-et-Marne, embarked on an adventure in agricultural methanization. They were the first to invest in a biomethane production unit, which they then injected into the gas grid. Today, their farm supplies gas to five neighboring towns.
Corentin Leroux
Is there a place for digital technology in agriculture?
Trained as an agronomist, Corentin Leroux has always worked to bridge the gap between the realities of the field and technological advancements. Co-founder of Wiki Agri Tech, a platform dedicated to digital innovations in agriculture, and founder of Aspexit, a company specializing in supporting farmers with digital tools, he addresses a major current issue.
Akiko Suwa Eisenmann
How can we ensure food security for all in a world undergoing rapid change?
Economist and researcher at INRAE, Akiko focuses on global agricultural dynamics, trade policies, and the impact of economic liberalization in developing countries. Her work highlights the importance of agricultural transition in a world where 800 million people face hunger and 2.3 billion suffer from food insecurity.
Positive communication day with FranceAgriTwittos
The Positive Agricultural Communication Day, organized by FranceAgriTwittos, was a celebration of agriculture through a truly positive lens.
Program highlights included:
Awards Ceremony: A highlight of the day, the presentation of the Cyrille Champenois Prize and several other distinctions honored outstanding initiatives in agricultural communication. Each award was presented by a sponsor—an iconic figure from within or outside the sector—shining a spotlight on the commitment and innovation of agricultural communicators.
Tweet-Aperitif: True to the FranceAgriTwittos spirit, this friendly moment fostered rich, creative exchanges and networking in a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
Round Table: An inspiring discussion brought together several speakers to explore the importance of promoting agricultural careers on social media. It was a key moment to better understand the realities of the sector and share its many opportunities.
Speakers included:
- David Forge, farmer
- Laurence Cormier, retired young livestock farmer and regional president of FranceAgriTwittos for Pays de la Loire
- Olivier Coste, Culture Relations Officer at Soufflet
- Éloïse Lorrain, recently graduated veterinarian
- Romain Gautier, train driver at SNCF
A day marked by sharing, meaningful discussions, and the celebration of talent in agricultural communication.
AI Café with La Ferme Digitale and the National Digital Council
Two sessions took place in the Hackathon area of Pavilion 4 on Wednesday, February 26:
- An AI Awareness & Debate Café: This session offered valuable insights into artificial intelligence and the transformations it brings to professions and organizations. It was a rich moment of exchange, helping raise awareness of the challenges and opportunities ahead.
- An AI Transmission Café: Participants learned how to lead an AI Café themselves, in order to help spread knowledge and accelerate awareness within industries and agricultural sectors.
These two key moments were led by Cécile Ravaux, Augustin Remay, and Joséphine Corcoral.
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