What is TrustEat Summer School?

TrustEat Summer School is an initiative inside the TrustEat project to gather Early Stage Researchers (ESRs) and Experience Researchers (ERs) with state-of-the-art, first-hand knowledge from renowned experts of IBM and WUR in the fields of blockchain and agrifood. Blockchain is a new technology that is going to redefine, reshape and eventually transform how the food value chain works.

Why is Blockchain applied to the Agrifood sector?

Blockchain technology could transform the entire food industry by increasing efficiency, transparency and collaboration throughout the food system. The food blockchain technology would allow ensuring the food value chain integrity to consumers, that is, safety, traceability and authenticity. By using blockchain all the stakeholders in the food value chain will know where their food comes from in real-time data, which can really help increase trust and confidence in food production from start to finish.

Many of the world’s largest food companies such as Walmart, Unilever, Nestle, Tyson and Dole are investigating how blockchain technology can improve the security and efficiency of data storage and movement in the supply chain. That represents a new trend in the food system and suggests that in the next future more research and solutions will be required by the food industry. Research centres performing cutting-edge research should be ready, having expertise and competencies, to face these challenges.

Registration

• Participation is free of charge. 

• Participants must apply by filling out this form until September 15 2022.

• Acceptance of the Registration (notification by e-mail to all participants): September 12 2022.