Hungarian University of Agriculture
and Life Sciences (MATE)
Julianna Kobolak
info@agrigep.eu- Final Conference
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Rooting Sustainable Change: Inclusive Gender Equality Plans in Agriculture and Life Sciences Universities in Central and Eastern Europe
Date: 25 September 2025
Venue: Czech University of Life Sciences Prague (CZU), Faculty of Economics and Management (PEF), Room D107, Kamýcká 129, 165 21, Praha – Suchdol
Format: Hybrid
Conference Aim
The AGRIGEP Final Conference aims to reflect on and synthesize the experiences gained during the implementation of Gender Equality Plans (GEPs) in agricultural and life sciences higher education institutions (HEIs) across Central and Eastern Europe. As a culmination of the three-year project, the event brings together educators, policymakers, researchers, students, and practitioners to identify persisting challenges and explore future pathways for sustainable institutional transformation.
With a sectoral focus on agrifood and natural resource management, the conference places gender equality at the heart of innovation, competitiveness, and academic excellence. The event will showcase practical examples, discuss lessons learned, and explore stakeholder engagement strategies that drive real change. Insights from sister projects and EU-level policy experts will inform policy recommendations and empower stakeholders to create inclusive academic and professional environments.
| Session Overviews | |
|---|---|
| 9:00 – 9:30 | Registration and Coffee |
| 9:30 – 10:00 | Opening Session |
| 10:00 – 10:30 | Keynote Speech Marcela Linková, Head of Research Department at the Institute of Sociology of the Czech Academy of Sciences, co-chair of the ERA Forum Subgroup on Inclusive Gender Equality, an advisory body to the European Commission |
| 10:30 – 10:50 | coffee break |
| 10:50 – 12:00 | Policy Roundtable Speakers: EC & national government representatives Aim: To foster dialogue among EU and national policymakers on how gender equality contributes to excellence, competitiveness, and sustainability in academia, with a focus on Agriculture and Life Sciences. |
| 12:00 – 13:00 | Lunch |
| 13:00 – 14:10 | Panel Discussion 1: Shaping Gender Equality in Academia – Lessons from GEP 1.0 and Visions for GEP 2.0 Aim: To explore institutional lessons from the first generation of GEPs and map out new visions for GEP 2.0 across universities in Central and Eastern Europe. |
| 14:10 – 15:30 | Poster Pitch Session with Coffee Aim: To provide a dynamic, informal platform for students and sisters‘ project teams to present their work on gender equality, rural women’s empowerment, sustainability, and research integrity. |
| 15:30 – 16:40 | Panel Discussion 2: Advancing Gender Equality in Agriculture and Life Sciences Aim: To critically examine gender equality in the specific context of the ALS sector and propose actionable pathways for enhancing women’s participation and leadership. |
| 16:40–16:50 | Final Remarks |
We reserve the right to change program anytime
