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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.

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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.

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Art of Science ^TM is a signature series developed by Dr. Florian Kongoli, chairman of Flogen Stars Outreach. It shows and analysis various examples around the world where art, science and technology are combined together to create a result with a much higher value and significance for humanity than each would individually.

Art of Science: Dr. Florian Kongoli, President of SIPS and President of FLOGEN, is at the Naniwa Yodogawa Fireworks, one of the highlights of Osaka, that has been running for 31 years and take place on the banks of the Yodo River, offering fantastic views of the skyline beneath the display.

Art of Science: Dr. Florian Kongoli, President of SIPS and President of FLOGEN, visited the Umeda Sky Building (Umeda Sukai Biru), one of the tallest buildings in Osaka, Japan, and one of the city's most recognizable landmarks, August 2022.

Art of Science: Dr. Florian Kongoli, President of SIPS and President of FLOGEN, visited Louis Pasteur Center for Medical Research in Kyoto, Japan, where he meets its president, Prof. Yoshikawa. He is accompanied by Prof. Inufusa, CEO of TIMA Group.

Art of Science: Dr. Florian Kongoli, President of SIPS and President of FLOGEN, visited Kiyomizu-dera Temple (Pure Water Temple), a Buddhist temple located in eastern Kyoto, Japan. The temple is part of the Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto (Kyoto, Uji and Otsu Cities) UNESCO World Heritage site.

The Art of Science: Dr. Florian Kongoli, President of SIPS and President of FLOGEN, visited two major attractions made possible through Technology, the Skywalk, in the town of Dolní Morava, Czech Republic, July 2022

The Art of Science: Dr. Florian Kongoli, President of SIPS and President of FLOGEN, visited two major attractions made possible through Technology, the Sky Bridge 721, in the town of Dolní Morava, Czech Republic, July 2022

The Art of Science: Dr. Florian Kongoli, President of SIPS and President of FLOGEN, in Barcelona, Spain at the Renaissance Barcelona Fira Hotel Placa d'Europa, L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, June 2022 - Ep. 1

The Art of Science: Dr. Florian Kongoli, President of SIPS and President of FLOGEN, in Barcelona, Spain to visit The Magic Fountain of Montjuïc (Font màgica de Montjuïc) June, 2022 - Ep. 2

The Art of Science: Dr. Florian Kongoli, President of SIPS and President of FLOGEN, in Barcelona, Spain at the Renaissance Barcelona Fira Hotel Placa d'Europa, L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, June, 2022

The Art of Science: Dr. Florian Kongoli, President of SIPS and President of FLOGEN, in the city of Zlin, Czech Republic at the Centre of Polymer Systems of Tomas Bata University to discuss its dynamic research unit with long-term sustainability, June 2022 - Ep.1

The Art of Science: Dr. Florian Kongoli, President of SIPS and President of FLOGEN, in the city of Zlin, Czech Republi where he visited the Floriánka Tower, a lookout tower located northwest of the village of Polešovice on the "Sedlecka" Florianka view line , June 2022- Ep.4

The Art of Science: Dr. Florian Kongoli, President of SIPS and President of FLOGEN, in Corumbá, Brazil, to discuss ecological phenomena in the area, June 2022

The Art of Science: Dr. Florian Kongoli, President of SIPS and President of FLOGEN, broadcasts live from Steigenberger Frankfurter Hof to discuss the United Nations' conference on the Human Environment in Stockholm, June 2022

The Art of Science: Dr. Florian Kongoli, President of SIPS and President of FLOGEN, in Frankfurt, Germany, and broadcasts live from the the Radio Frankurt Skyline Studios, on the 27th floor of the Antenne Frankfurt, June 2022

The Art of Science: Dr. Florian Kongoli, President of SIPS and President of FLOGEN, at the Opening of the Art of Science series from Frankfurt, May 2022

The Artists of Science: Dr. Florian Kongoli, President of SIPS and President of FLOGEN, and the Opening of Austria series of Artists of Science, May 2022

Dr. Florian Kongoli, President of SIPS and President of FLOGEN, with farmer Rabensteiner who produces various pumpkins oil and other pumpkins related products with absolutely no waste in Styria region of Austria, May 2022

The Art of Science: Dr Florian Kongoli, President of SIPS and President of FLOGEN, in a region of Austria called West Styria to visit an area that is famous for sustainable production of pumpkin derived products, May 2022 - Ep.5

The Art of Science: Dr Florian Kongoli, President of SIPS and President of FLOGEN, on a motor boat in the Danube, the second-longest river in Europe, as it flows through much of Central and Southeastern Europe, from the Black Forest into the Black Sea, May 2022 - Ep. 4

The Art of Science: Dr Florian Kongoli, President of SIPS and President of FLOGEN, visited the Schloss Schönbrunn, the palace of the emperors, in Austria to pay tribute to centuries of history and incentives towards art and science, May 2022 - Ep. 3

The Art of Science: Dr Florian Kongoli, President of SIPS and President of FLOGEN, in Austria talking about innovation and art in the land of Waltzes, May 2022 - Ep. 1

The Art of Science: Dr. Florian Kongoli, President of SIPS and President of FLOGEN, broadcasting from the Biscaine Bay, Miami, May 2022

The Art of Science: Dr. Florian Kongoli, President of SIPS and President of FLOGEN, in Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in March, 2022 - Ep. 8

The Art of Science: Dr. Florian Kongoli, President of SIPS and President of FLOGEN, on a visit to one of the 7 New Wonders of the World, the statue of the Christ, on the summit of the Corcovado MontainRio de Janeiro, Brazil in March, 2022 - Ep. 7 (3/3)

The Art of Science: Dr. Florian Kongoli, President of SIPS and President of FLOGEN, on a visit to one of the 7 New Wonders of the World, the statue of the Christ, on the summit of the Corcovado Mountain, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in March, 2022 - Ep. 6 (2/3)

The Art of Science: Dr. Florian Kongoli, President of SIPS and President of FLOGEN, on a visit to one of the 7 New Wonders of the World, the statue of the Christ, on the summit of the Corcovado Mountain, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in March, 2022 - Ep. 5 (1/3)

The Art of Science: Dr. Florian Kongoli, President of SIPS and President of FLOGEN, in Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in March, 2022 - Ep. 4

The Art of Science: Dr. Florian Kongoli, President of SIPS and President of FLOGEN, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in March, 2022 - Ep. 3

The Art of Science: Dr. Florian Kongoli, President of SIPS and President of FLOGEN, on the Sugar Loaf ride in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in March, 2022 - Ep. 2 (2/2)

The Art of Science: Dr. Florian Kongoli, President of SIPS and President of FLOGEN, on the Sugar Loaf ride in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in March, 2022 - Ep. 1 (1/2)

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The Art of Science: Dr. Florian Kongoli, President of SIPS and President of FLOGEN, in São Paulo, Brazil in March, 2022 - Ep. 12

The Art of Science: Dr. Florian Kongoli, President of SIPS and President of FLOGEN, in São Paulo, Brazil in March, 2022 - Ep. 11

The Art of Science: Dr. Florian Kongoli, President of SIPS and President of FLOGEN, in São Paulo, Brazil on March 19, 2022 - Ep. 10

The Art of Science: Dr. Florian Kongoli, President of SIPS and President of FLOGEN, in Toronto Pearson Airport in the Air Canada Maple Leaf Business Lounge on his way to Brazil, March 2022

The Art of Science: Dr. Florian Kongoli, President of SIPS and President of FLOGEN, in Sao Paulo, March 2022 - Ep. 8 Livestreamed

The Art of Science: Dr. Florian Kongoli, President of SIPS and President of FLOGEN, at The Art of Science opening for the Geneva Series in February 2022

The Art of Science: Dr. Florian Kongoli, President of SIPS and President of FLOGEN, in an interview from Flag Alley, United Nation, Palace of Nation, Geneva in February 2022

The Art of Science: Dr. Florian Kongoli, President of SIPS and President of FLOGEN, with fellow scientists who presented for the United Nations International Year of Glass at the Palace of Nations in Geneva, Switzerland in February 2022

The Art of Science: Dr. Florian Kongoli, President of SIPS and President of FLOGEN, at the location where he presented FLOGEN's Sustainability Framework for the United Nations International Year of Glass at the Palace of Nations in Geneva, Switzerland in February 2022

The Art of Science: Dr. Florian Kongoli, President of SIPS and President of FLOGEN, discussing his experience presenting for the United Nations International Year of Glass at the Palace of Nations in Geneva, Switzerland in February 2022

The Art of Science: Dr. Florian Kongoli, Chairman of FLOGEN Stars Outreach and President of the SIPS2022 Organizing committee, exposing the Art of Science in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The art of science will be reflected at SIPS2022 in Phuket, Thailand (www.flogen.org/sips2022) - Livestreamed

The Art of Science: Dr. Florian Kongoli, Chairman of FLOGEN Stars Outreach and President of the SIPS2022 Organizing committee, exposing the Art of Science in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. The art of science will be reflected at SIPS2022 in Phuket, Thailand (www.flogen.org/sips2022) - Livestreamed

The Art of Science: Dr. Florian Kongoli, Chairman of FLOGEN Stars Outreach and President of the SIPS2022 Organizing committee, exposing the first Episode of the Art of Science in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. The art of science will be reflected at SIPS2022 in Phuket, Thailand (www.flogen.org/sips2022) - Livestreamed

The Art of Science: Dr. Florian Kongoli, Chairman of FLOGEN Stars Outreach and President of the SIPS2022 Organizing committee, exposing the Art of Science in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The art of science will be reflected at SIPS2022 in Phuket, Thailand (www.flogen.org/sips2022) - Livestreamed

The Art of Science: Dr. Florian Kongoli, Chairman of FLOGEN Stars Outreach and President of the SIPS2022 Organizing committee, exposing the first Episode of the Art of Science in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The art of science will be reflected at SIPS2022 in Phuket, Thailand (www.flogen.org/sips2022) - Livestreamed

The Art of Science: Dr. Florian Kongoli, Chairman of FLOGEN Stars Outreach and President of the SIPS2022 Organizing committee, exposing the second Episode of the Art of Science in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The art of science will be reflected at SIPS2022 in Phuket, Thailand (www.flogen.org/sips2022) - Livestreamed

The Art of Science: Dr. Florian Kongoli, Chairman of FLOGEN Stars Outreach and President of the SIPS2022 Organizing committee, exposing the third Episode of the Art of Science in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The art of science will be reflected at SIPS2022 in Phuket, Thailand (www.flogen.org/sips2022) - Livestreamed

The Art of Science: Dr. Florian Kongoli, Chairman of FLOGEN Stars Outreach and President of the SIPS2022 Organizing committee, exposing the fourth Episode of the Art of Science in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The art of science will be reflected at SIPS2022 in Phuket, Thailand (www.flogen.org/sips2022) - Livestreamed

The Art of Science: Dr. Florian Kongoli, Chairman of FLOGEN Stars Outreach and President of the SIPS2022 Organizing committee, exposing the fifth Episode of the Art of Science in Sao Paulo, Brazil. This episode features Mayra Auiar, Chef, BOTECO 28, Farol Santander, Sao Paulo and Joeri Zaman, Chef, Zurich Switzerland. The art of science will be reflected at SIPS2022 in Phuket, Thailand (www.flogen.org/sips2022) - Livestreamed

The Art of Science: Dr. Florian Kongoli, Chairman of FLOGEN Stars Outreach and President of the SIPS2022 Organizing committee, exposing the sixth Episode of the Art of Science in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The art of science will be reflected at SIPS2022 in Phuket, Thailand (www.flogen.org/sips2022) - Livestreamed

The Art of Science: Dr. Florian Kongoli, Chairman of FLOGEN Stars Outreach and President of the SIPS2022 Organizing committee, exposing the seventh Episode of the Art of Science in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The art of science will be reflected at SIPS2022 in Phuket, Thailand (www.flogen.org/sips2022) - Livestreamed

The Art of Science: Dr. Florian Kongoli, Chairman of FLOGEN Stars Outreach and President of the SIPS2022 Organizing committee, exposing the eighth Episode of the Art of Science in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The art of science will be reflected at SIPS2022 in Phuket, Thailand (www.flogen.org/sips2022) - Livestreamed

The Art of Science: Dr. Florian Kongoli, Chairman of FLOGEN Stars Outreach and President of the SIPS2022 Organizing committee, exposing the ninth Episode of the Art of Science in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The art of science will be reflected at SIPS2022 in Phuket, Thailand (www.flogen.org/sips2022) - Livestreamed

The Art of Science: Dr. Florian Kongoli, President of SIPS and President of FLOGEN, in Las Vegas, United States, where he discovers the relation between science and art as part of The Art of Science Program, Jan 2022 - Livestreamed

The Art of Science: Dr. Florian Kongoli, Chairman of FLOGEN Stars Outreach and President of the SIPS2022 Organizing committee, exposing the Art of Science in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. The art of science will be reflected at SIPS2022 in Phuket, Thailand (www.flogen.org/sips2022) - Livestreamed

The Art of Science: Dr. Florian Kongoli, Chairman of FLOGEN Stars Outreach and President of the SIPS2022 Organizing committee, exposing the first episode of the Art of Science in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. The art of science will be reflected at SIPS2022 in Phuket, Thailand (www.flogen.org/sips2022) - Livestreamed

The Art of Science: Dr. Florian Kongoli, Chairman of FLOGEN Stars Outreach and President of the SIPS2022 Organizing committee, exposing the second episode of Art of Science in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. The art of science will be reflected at SIPS2022 in Phuket, Thailand (www.flogen.org/sips2022) - Livestreamed

The Art of Science: Dr. Florian Kongoli, Chairman of FLOGEN Stars Outreach and President of the SIPS2022 Organizing committee, exposing the third episode of the Art of Science in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. The art of science will be reflected at SIPS2022 in Phuket, Thailand (www.flogen.org/sips2022) - Livestreamed

The Art of Science: Dr. Florian Kongoli, Chairman of FLOGEN Stars Outreach and President of the SIPS2022 Organizing committee, exposing the fourth episode of the Art of Science in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. The art of science will be reflected at SIPS2022 in Phuket, Thailand (www.flogen.org/sips2022) - Livestreamed

The Art of Science: Dr. Florian Kongoli, Chairman of FLOGEN Stars Outreach and President of the SIPS2022 Organizing committee, exposing the fifth episode of the Art of Science in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. The art of science will be reflected at SIPS2022 in Phuket, Thailand (www.flogen.org/sips2022) - Livestreamed

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