Smart & Green Food Systems and New Skills Required by the Sector

An event organized by Cisita Parma.

Today, the search for highly specialized young talent is a fundamental priority for the most dynamic, innovative, and technologically advanced companies. But how can talent, new skills, and the world of work be effectively combined in an increasingly complex economic landscape?

“Talent Academy” is a special area of Cibus Tec (October 27–30, 2026 – Fiere di Parma), created with this objective in mind, in collaboration with Cisita Parma, the training body of UPI (Unione Parmense degli Industriali) and GIA (Gruppo Imprese Artigiane), both associations belonging to the Confindustria system.

The goal of Talent Academy is to promote meaningful and productive connections between schools and specialized training institutes, on the one hand, and company representatives from the food technology sectors, on the other. The initiative aims to highlight the added value of multilevel collaboration between advanced training programs and the production sector.

Throughout the days of the fair, the Talent Academy stand will welcome visitors by presenting the opportunities offered by the represented training system, sharing useful information and details with teachers, students, parents, and company representatives. This will also take place through a series of meetings and talks where experts, managers, and young talents will discuss the most current topics related to skills, innovation, and the world of work.

Session Details

The meeting aims to present the characteristics of the most innovative production technologies in Food & Beverage. Particular reference will be made to technologies that allow a reduction in the consumption of raw materials, water, and energy, and that enable more sustainable packaging by being capable of processing recycled and/or biodegradable materials. In general, it will cover technologies that reduce the environmental impact of production processes in the food industry. The event is also aimed at exploring emerging skills in the food technology sector, presenting the new competencies required of young people entering this job market.

Speakers

Experts and representatives from food processing equipment companies, students, and graduates of Cisita Parma and ITS Maker Academy courses.

Please note that the session will be conducted in Italian