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NOV 23-24, 2026

NOV 23-24, 2026

IUFRO Webinar: Regeneration in Agroforestry Systems: Ecology, Silviculture and Resilience

On 23 and 24 November, the international webinar “Regeneration in Agroforestry Systems: Ecology, Silviculture and Resilience” will take place, organised by the IUFRO Agroforestry Research Group and co-organised by MED researchers Eva Gouveia-Barrocas, Raquel Lobo-do-Vale and Ana Cristina Gonçalves.

The event will bring together ecological and silvicultural perspectives on the regeneration of agroforestry systems and their importance for long-term resilience.

Participation is free of charge, but prior registration is required. It will also be possible to present research findings, pending selection of abstracts.

Registration is open until 20 October.

For more information, please visit: https://www.med.uevora.pt/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/IUFRO_Flyer_Regeneration_Agroforestry-1.pdf?mc_cid=0d19da4b7e.

NOV 26-27, 2026

NOV 26-27, 2026

XI PhD Students Meeting in Environment and Agriculture

The eleventh edition of the PhD Students Meeting in Environment and Agriculture (EEDAA) will take place on November 26 and 27, 2026, in the Conference Room at the University of Évora’s Mitra Campus.

The meeting aims to promote scientific discussion and knowledge exchange among PhD students and researchers working in the following areas:

  • Agricultural Sciences;

  • Biochemistry and Biotechnology;

  • Biology and Ecology;

  • Environment, Sustainability and Socioeconomic Development;

  • Food Sciences;

  • Veterinary Sciences and Animal Production.

The programme will include oral presentations, poster presentations and keynote lectures. The official language of the meeting is English.

Abstract submission is open to PhD students and other researchers. Only PhD students are eligible for oral presentations; work submitted by other participants will be presented as posters.

📅 Abstract submission: until October 31
📅 Registration: until November 19
📍 Venue: University of Évora – Mitra Campus
🗣️ Official language: English

The XI EEDAA is organised by MED – Mediterranean Institute for Agriculture, Environment and Development and IIFA – Institute for Advanced Studies and Research, University of Évora, with the support of the Food & Water Subnetwork of UNIMED – Mediterranean Universities Union and the CHANGE Associate Laboratory.

Further information, abstract submission and registration are available at eedaa.uevora.pt.

MAY 31 – JUN 4, 2027

MAY 31 – JUN 4, 2027

ITD27: International Transdisciplinarity (ITD) Conference - University of Évora

We are pleased to announce that the next International Transdisciplinarity (ITD) Conference, ITD27, will be hosted by the University of Évora in Évora, Portugal from 31 May through 4 June 2027.

ITD27 is organized in collaboration with the Global Alliance for Inter- and Transdisciplinarity (ITD Alliance), the Network for Transdisciplinary Research (td-net) at the Swiss Academies of Arts and Sciences, MED – Mediterranean Institute for Agriculture, Environment and Development and CHANGE – Global Change and Sustainability Institute, at the University of Évora. The working title of the conference is “Bridging Knowledge and Networks: Inter- and Transdisciplinarity for Transformative Change”. Current themes being explored include the role of inter- and transdisciplinarity in systemic transformation across academia, funding institutions, policymaking, and other societal sectors, and how to strengthen networks that foster lasting collaboration. These discussions are still evolving and build on key insights from previous conferences. The goal is to co-create a space that deepens dialogue and connections across individuals, institutions, and global networks—advancing transformative change through collaboration.

The call for contributions is now open, inviting researchers, practitioners, policymakers, students, and other stakeholders to submit their contributions by June 30, 2026.

All available information can be found on the ITD27 website: https://itd-alliance.org/itd-conference/itd27/.

Save the date (31 May – 4 June 2027) and join us in Portugal!

Other Events

NOV 17-19, 2026

V SYMPOSIUM ON CITRUS BIOTECHNOLOGY – CORSICA 2026

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/

NOV 27-28, 2026

RURDYNAMIX – INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON RURAL DYNAMICS AND RESILIENCE

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/

JAN 19-22, 2027

IV INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON TROPICAL AND SUBTROPICAL ORNAMENTALS

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/

FEB 15-20, 2027

INTEGRATED NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT: PRESENT CHALLEGES AND FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES

From 15 to 20 February 2027, the training course “Integrated Nutrient Management: current challenges and future opportunities” will take place in Zaragoza, Spain. The course will be delivered in a hybrid format and can be attended either in person or online.

The course aims to provide participants with a solid foundation in Integrated Nutrient Management (INM) and to equip agricultural professionals, researchers, policy-makers and technical staff with practical tools to design and implement INM strategies tailored to local agricultural contexts.

The deadline for registration is 13 October.

For further information, please visit the course’s official website: https://www.zaragoza.ciheam.org/education/advanced-courses/nutrientmanagement-27/?mc_cid=c0a4100755&mc_eid=7da380e91e.

MAR 30 – APR 3, 2027

V INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON SOILLESS CULTURE AND HYDROPONICS

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/

JUN 2-4, 2027

XIV CONGRESO IBÉRICO DE AGROINGENIERÍA

From 2 to 4 June 2027, the XIV Iberian Congress on Agricultural Engineering will take place at the Facultad de Ciencias de la Empresa de la Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena, in Cartagena, Murcia.

The event will bring together more than 200 researchers, lecturers and students to discuss and share knowledge on advances in agricultural engineering, particularly the sustainability of agricultural systems, resource efficiency, the digitalisation of the countryside, process automation and innovation applied to the primary sector.

For further information, please visit the Congress’s official website: https://www.agroing2027.org/?mc_cid=c0a4100755&mc_eid=7da380e91e.

JUL 6-9, 2027

International Conference on Engineering and Sustainability in the XXI Century

From 6 to 9 July 2027, INCREaSE 2027, the International Congress on Engineering and Sustainability in the 21st Century, will take place in Faro. The event will be held in a hybrid format, with the in-person component taking place at the Institute of Engineering of the University of the Algarve, Penha Campus.

The Congress aims to bring together innovative scientific contributions to sustainable development from a multidisciplinary perspective, addressing critical issues such as renewable energy, sustainable construction, sustainable production, sustainable food production and other topics with an impact on this area of research, both in academia and in industry.

Papers may be submitted until 31 January 2027.

Registration is open until 5 July 2027 and must be completed via the conference website.

For further information, please visit the official conference website: https://increase.ualg.pt/2027/

SET 6-8, 2027

24th European Grassland Federation Symposium

From 6 to 8 September 2027, the 24th European Grassland Federation Symposium (EGF) will take place in Iași, Romania, organised by the Romanian Grassland Foundation, under the theme “Traditional grasslands: between abandonment and intensification”.

The EGF 2027 Symposium will address issues relating to the factors contributing to the abandonment of traditional grasslands, ranging from agricultural policies to a decline in interest in livestock farming in certain regions, the ageing of the agricultural workforce, and climate change, amongst others.

Papers may be submitted until 17 January 2027, and registration opens on 21 May 2027.

For further information, please visit the Symposium’s official website: https://sropaj.ro/index.php/en/egf-symposium_welcome?mc_cid=d530e93b55&mc_eid=7da380e91e