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October 2025 Events

FROM AUTOMATION TO SUSTAINABILITY: RETHINKING AGRICULTURE WITH AI 458

At the RIO+AGRO 2025 conference in Rio de Janeiro, Dr. Florian Kongoli, President of FLOGEN Stars Outreach and a renowned scientist in the field of sustainability, delivered the keynote lecture titled “The Revolutionary Role of Artificial Intelligence and Automation in Sustainable Agroeconomy.” Addressing an audience of experts and policymakers, he argued that artificial intelligence (AI) and automation—often viewed with suspicion as threats to employment or economic balance—are, in fact, powerful tools to positively transform global agriculture. According to Kongoli, these technologies enable the optimization of water, soil, and fertilizer use, the reduction of production costs, the increase of crop yields, and the improvement of human well-being by freeing people from repetitive tasks to focus on innovation and creativity.

To assess their true sustainability, Dr. Kongoli relies on his FLOGEN Sustainability Framework, a model he developed in 2015 based on three core criteria — economic development, environmental protection, and social progress — which must be fulfilled simultaneously, supported by three pillars: science and technology, governance and law, and civil society and industrial practice. This framework was officially adopted in 2024 as a constitutional law by the municipality of Nova Friburgo, Brazil, making it the first city in the world to legally require that every strategic or operational project be evaluated according to these sustainability criteria before approval.

Using historical and empirical evidence, including the example of the Green Revolution, Kongoli demonstrated that scientific and technological progress—particularly automation—has consistently allowed global food production to grow faster than the human population, disproving long-standing predictions of mass famine since Malthus. He concluded that the future of agriculture depends on the wise integration of AI as a tool capable of measuring, predicting, and optimizing every process, thus creating a sustainable, efficient, and human-centered agriculture built on knowledge, balance, and responsibility.


Palestra Principal : Florian Kongoli - Presidente da Flogen Stars Outreach.

October 2025 Events

FLORIAN KONGOLI INTERVIEWED AT RIO+AGRO 2025: SCIENCE, SUSTAINABILITY, AND THE FUTURE OF AI IN AGRICULTURE 459

Dr. Florian Kongoli, President of FLOGEN Stars Outreach and CEO of FLOGEN Technologies, was interviewed by journalist Mario Linhares at the Rio+Agro Podcast following his plenary lecture at Rio+Agro 2025, the major agro-industrial and sustainability event held at RioCentro, the largest exhibition center in Latin America.

In his discussion, Dr. Kongoli reflected on his long relationship with Rio de Janeiro — the city of his honorary citizenship — and praised the rapid growth of the Rio+Agro forum, now recognized as one of Latin America’s premier platforms for innovation in agriculture and sustainability.

During the interview, Dr. Kongoli highlighted the importance of integrating science and technology into sustainability, a principle he has championed for over two decades. He explained how his FLOGEN Sustainability Framework, first introduced in 2015 and later adopted as a municipal law in Nova Friburgo (Brazil), provides a universal model for evaluating whether any activity — industrial or agricultural — meets the three essential pillars of sustainability: environmental protection, economic development, and social progress.

He also discussed the key themes from his lecture, focusing on the revolutionary role of artificial intelligence and automation in agriculture, where technology can reduce environmental impact, increase productivity, and enhance quality of life when applied responsibly.

The conversation, recorded as part of the Rio+Agro Podcast series, celebrated Dr. Kongoli’s global leadership in promoting sustainability through science and technology. His ongoing commitment to bridging research, policy, and industry continues to inspire initiatives worldwide — from the SIPS Summits he organizes each year to his collaborations with governments, academia, and private enterprises.

Watch the full interview here:


PODCAST RIO+AGRO - Dia 3 - Florian Kongoli

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2022

Dr. Florian Kongoli Recognized in Le Point D’Outremont for UN Keynote at the International Year of Glass, Geneva (Click for more details):

Dr. Florian Kongoli Featured in TMR Poste for UN Plenary Presentation at the International Year of Glass Conference, Geneva (Click for more details):

Honorary Recognition: Dr. Florian Kongoli Becomes a Member of the Lorraine Academy of Sciences – Reported by TMR Poste (Click for more details):

Dr. Florian Kongoli Awarded the Gold Medal of Nancy, France – Covered by Le Point D’Outremont (Click for more details):

Scientific Honor: Le Point D’Outremont Celebrates Dr. Kongoli’s Induction into the Lorraine Academy of Sciences (Click for more details):

2021

Spotlight on Excellence: TMR Post/La Poste de Mont-Royal Features Dr. Florian Kongoli’s Global Contributions (Click for more details):

French Media L'Est Républicain Highlights Dr. Florian Kongoli's Achievements in Science and Sustainability (Click for more details):

Championing Global Sustainability: Dr. Florian Kongoli & FLOGEN Spotlighted in Copper Worldwide (Click for more details):

2020

Inside FLOGEN: Copper Worldwide Highlights SIPS and Dr. Kongoli’s Global Sustainability Impact (Click for more details):

Feature Article on Dr. Florian Kongoli in TMR Post / La Poste de Mont-Royal (Click for more details):

2017

Dr. Florian Kongoli, FLOGEN, and SIPS Spotlighted in Copper Worldwide (Click for more details):

2016

Inside Copper Worldwide: A Closer Look at FLOGEN and SIPS (Click for more details):

2015

FLOGEN and SIPS Featured in Copper Worldwide (Click for more details):

FLOGEN and SIPS Featured in Copper Worldwide UK (Click for more details):

2014

Feature Article on FLOGEN in TMR Post / La Poste de Mont-Royal (Click for more details):

2013

Copper Worldwide Shines Light on FLOGEN and SIPS’ Global Influence in Science and Tech (Click for more details):

FLOGEN’s Global Reach Spotlighted in TMR Post/La Poste de Mont-Royal (Click for more details):

FLOGEN and the SIPS Movement Featured in Copper Worldwide: A New Era for Industrial Sustainability (Click for more details):

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