Events

The 16th International Congress on Agricultural Mechanisation and Energy (TRAKAGENG2026) will take place in Tekirdağ, Turkey, from 2 to 4 September 2026.

The congress aims to bring together researchers, academics, industry professionals, representatives from the public and private sectors, and students working in the fields of agricultural mechanisation, agricultural energy, precision agriculture, digital agriculture, artificial intelligence and robotics, agricultural machinery, livestock technologies, adaptation to climate change, sustainable agricultural systems and related areas.

Accepted abstracts will be published in the electronic Abstract Book, and participants will have the opportunity to submit extended versions of their studies for publication as book chapters. Selected articles may also be considered for publication in the ‘Journal of Tekirdag Agricultural Faculty’ (TR Index), following the journal’s peer-review process.

The deadline for abstract submission is 1 August 2026.

For further information about the conference, please visit the official website: https://trakageng2026.com.tr/

To register and submit abstracts: https://trakageng2026.com.tr/registration

The National Organic Farming Meeting 2026 will take place from 23 to 25 September at the Escola Superior Agrária de Coimbra (ESAC), organised by AGROBIO.

Students, researchers and professionals are invited to present their scientific work in the field of organic farming, either as an oral presentation or a poster presentation.

The deadline for abstract submission is 10 September 2026.

Those interested should complete the application form available at: https://forms.gle/9rHmzDhLCN9sjpJNA

For further information on the submission guidelines, please visit the conference’s official website: https://agrobio.pt/submissao-de-trabalhos-cientificos-enab-2026/

The next edition of ProbioSOIL will take place on 24 and 25 September 2026 in Jaén, Spain.

ProbioSOIL 2026 is a CYTED forum designed to foster links between science, industry and funding in the fields of microbial bio-inputs and soil improvement. This year, ProbioSOIL is being held in conjunction with FUNEX, incorporating its Biotechnology session as a bridge between complementary scientific and technological communities, bringing together stakeholders from across Ibero-America around a common goal: to advance soil improvement and the development of bio-inputs based on applied microbiology.

For further information, please visit the conference’s official website: https://probiosoil.es/

From 30 September to 1 October 2026, the International Symposium “The Farmers of Tomorrow: Skills, jobs and renewal pathways in times of uncertainty” will take place in Zaragoza, Spain.

The aim of the symposium is to discuss the future of the agricultural sector in the Mediterranean, focusing on a crucial issue: how to revitalise the sector, attract talent and create employment opportunities, particularly for younger generations and women.

Participants are invited to submit proposals for the poster session, which will complement the round-table discussions that will form the core of the programme.

For further information, please visit the symposium’s official website: https://www.iamz.ciheam.org/agendas/open-call-poster-session-stories-from-the-field-the-people-shaping-the-future-of-agriculture/

The 5th International Electronic Conference on Metabolomics (IECM2026) will take place from 14 to 16 October 2026, in an entirely online format.

IECM 2026 aims to explore and discuss the latest advances in metabolomics within a constantly evolving scientific and technological landscape. Maria João Lança, a researcher at MED, will be a member of the event’s scientific committee.

Registration is free and open until 8 October 2026.

For further information, please visit the conference’s official website: https://sciforum.net/event/IECM2026?section=#welcome

The 12th International Conference on Food Chemistry & Technology (FCT-2026) will take place in Valencia, Spain, from 19 to 21 October 2026.

The FCT Annual Conference is organised by the United Scientific Group and serves as a meeting point for the food research community, where chemists, analysts, scientists and early-career researchers come together to share cutting-edge research and innovations in the field of food science and technology.

Applications for poster presentations are currently open, with the top two entries receiving an award.

For further information, please visit the conference’s official website: https://food.unitedscientificgroup.org/

The first edition of the Alimenta Summit is scheduled for 29 and 30 October 2026, at the Polytechnic Institute of Portalegre.

This edition, with the theme “Designing Healthier Food Systems”, aims to bring together universities, researchers, professionals, communities, students and institutional partners to promote dialogue between the fields of food, gastronomy, nutrition, health, hospitality and tourism, and food design.

Calls for abstracts, projects or posters are now open.

For further information, please visit the event’s official website: https://alimenta.ipportalegre.pt/

The date has now been set for the fifth edition of the International Symposium on Citrus Biotechnology.

The V International Symposium on Citrus Biotechnology will take place in Biguglia, Corsica, France, from 17 to 19 November 2026. Natália Marques, a researcher at MED, will be a member of the event’s scientific committee.

Registration is open until 16 November 2026.

Abstracts must be submitted by 15 September 2026.

For further information, please visit the Symposium’s official website: https://citrusbiotech2026.symposium.inrae.fr/

The International Conference on Rural Dynamics and Resilience will take place on 27 and 28 November 2026 in Baião, Porto.

RURDYNAMIX aims to bring together researchers, policy-makers, professionals and local stakeholders to discuss current challenges and future directions for rural and low-density areas, with a focus on resilience, innovation, sustainability, spatial planning and rural development. Maria Raquel Lucas, a researcher at MED, will be a member of the event’s scientific committee.

Abstracts must be submitted by 30 July 2026.

For further information, please visit the conference’s official website: https://rurdynamix.ruralmove.org/

The IV International Symposium on Tropical and Subtropical Ornamentals (TSO) will take place from 19 to 22 January 2027 in Udon Thani, Thailand, in conjunction with the Udon Thani International Horticultural Expo 2026.
The aim of the symposium is to serve as an international platform for the exchange of knowledge, research findings and experiences in the field of tropical and subtropical ornamental plants amongst researchers, academics, entrepreneurs, growers, students and experts from around the world, whilst promoting discussions on innovation, sustainability and market developments.
The programme will include scientific sessions, technical visits and a special visit to the International Horticultural Expo, offering participants the opportunity to discover both Thailand’s horticultural diversity and its rich cultural heritage.
The deadline for abstract submissions is 15 August 2026.

For further information, please visit the symposium’s official website: https://www.doa.go.th/TSO2027/

The V International Symposium on Soilless Culture and Hydroponics (ISSCH 2027) will take place in Palermo, Sicily, Italy, from 30 March to 3 April 2027, under the aegis of the International Society for Horticultural Science (ISHS).

Registration is now open, and abstract submission can be done until 15 November 2026 via the website: https://www.actahort.org/members/symposiar?nr=531

For more information, please visit the symposium’s official website: https://ishs.org/symposium/531/