Governance for Digital Innovation Hubs

Digital Innovation Hubs are a key driving force supporting the digital transformation of the agri-food sector. DIHs offer a one-stop-shop for the farming and (agri) business communities. But how can DIHs organize their operations and how should they involve stakeholders in this process to generate maximum value in the agri-food sector? Who decides on programs and priorities that the DIHs follow? These are all questions relating to DIH governance.

This SmartAgriHubs webinar aims to help DIHs in the agri-food sector to identify the key elements they need to consider when setting up their operations and governance structure. Digital Innovation Hubs will learn about: What are the elements that DIHs need to consider when setting up their operations and governance structure?; How is governance related to the strategic direction of the hub and policies in the region?; When should DIHs take these decisions and which partner(s) in the DIH should define the DIH structure?

Govert Gijsbers will discuss these questions in the webinar ‘Governance for Digital Innovation Hubs’ on 21 April, at 14:00-15:00 CET.

You can join the webinar by following this link: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/149740461

About Govert Gijsbers:

Dr. Govert Gijsbers specializes in research and innovation policy, with a focus on foresight, monitoring, evaluation and impact assessment, applied in projects to specific sectors and technologies. His ongoing and recent activities include projects on innovation in manufacturing (‘smart industry’), biotechnology, and agri-food. Another subject area relates to the impact of technology on employment, labour markets, skills and jobs.He was leading a major European project on digital innovation for manufacturing SMEs as part of the EU I4MS initiative. Govert joined TNO in 2004 and is presently working as senior researcher and advisor at the TNO Strategy and Policy Group.