Budućnost prehrambenog sistema – AI- spaja ljude / Foresight the future of food systems – AI-connect people

•This module introduces learners to the wide range of AI tools that can be used for systematic, comprehensive and quick understanding of emerging trends in ever evolving agri-food supply chain by applying foresight principles, tools and methods applied to food system. Furthermore, course is designed to leverage AI for innovation, in particular for new product development thus providing tools and frameworks for using AI-based foresight as strategic decision-making tool. Promotion of sustainability and resilience of the food systems will be integrated with the aim to inspire industry leaders to lead responsible innovation for food system wellbeing.
 
Teaching outcomes:
•Explain key concepts of foresight and agri-food supply chain.
•Describe and apply the foresight methods to analyse complex food system interactions, drivers, enablers, barriers.
•Engage effectively in multi-stakeholder discussions to foster knowledge exchange.
•Design and facilitate participatory foresight processes.
•Develop actionable plans for new product development.
 
Course content

Content:

Day 1: Introduction to the concept of foresight and food value chain development - tutorial

Day 2: Mapping the food system, application of AI tools – tutorial

Day 3: Identifying drivers, enablers and barriers along the food value chain – application of AI tools – online

Day 4: New product development through the lens of AI Persona development - tutorial

Day 5: Persona - strategic partner in new product development/business development - online

Day 6: Conceptualize new product/service, presentation of “winning” idea - online

Day 7: Preparing for foresight approach – pros and cons - online

Day 8: Foresight approach – horizon screening design - tutorial

Day 9: Foresight approach – horizon screening implementation - tutorial

Day 10: Foresight future Agri-Food System – presenting report - online