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MED Events
OCT 21, 2026
MED às 4as | Transformation of Mediterranean landscapes & Bioherbicides
MED às 4as is back! We’ll be getting together on 21 October (14h-15h) to host another session to share scientific knowledge produced at MED.
This session will feature:
- Dominik Noll, a MED researcher at the University of Évora (Landscape Dynamics and Management Research Group), who will discuss the impact of large-scale renewable energy and water management infrastructure on the transformation of Mediterranean landscapes, using Alqueva as a case study and examining changes in land use between 1980 and 2024.
- Daniela Rosa, a researcher at MED, at CEBAL (Plant Protection, Genetics and Biotechnology Research Group), who will present the potential of the Mediterranean plant cardoon (Cynara cardunculus) in the development of bioherbicides, exploring new solutions for weed control and a form of agriculture less dependent on conventional herbicides.
Join us in the Conference Room at the Polo da Mitra, University of Évora, or online (access link AQUI).
More information at https://www.med.uevora.pt/pt/med-as-4as-21-outubro-2026/
OCT 27-29, 2026
VI CONGRESSO IBÉRICO DA DEHESA E DO MONTADO
O VI Congresso Ibérico da Dehesa e do Montado terá lugar nos dias 27, 28 e 29 de outubro de 2026, em Badajoz. A sexta edição deste encontro reunirá gestores e proprietários de explorações, produtores, investigadores, representantes da administração pública, universidades, centros tecnológicos, empresas e outras entidades ligadas ao ecossistema Dehesa-Montado.
Depois de várias edições dedicadas à análise dos principais problemas e desafios destes sistemas agroflorestais, o Congresso deste ano pretende centrar-se nas soluções que já estão a ser testadas e aplicadas no terreno. O objetivo é dar a conhecer experiências e iniciativas que podem contribuir para responder aos desafios que se colocam à Dehesa e ao Montado e, ao mesmo tempo, mostrar que existem caminhos concretos para o futuro destes sistemas.
O programa inclui apresentações, e sessões de debate com especialistas portugueses e espanhóis, abordando diversos temas tais como a gestão do arvoredo, dos solos e das pastagens, o pastoreio regenerativo, a inovação tecnológica, ou a valorização dos produtos e a procura de novos mercados e formas de financiamento.
Haverá ainda um dia de visitas de campo e demonstrações no terreno, durante o qual os participantes poderão conhecer algumas das soluções apresentadas no Congresso e contactar diretamente com experiências de gestão. Haverá ainda sessões dinâmicas dedicadas à apresentação e divulgação de outras iniciativas e projetos.
O Congresso contará igualmente com um espaço para a apresentação de trabalhos científicos e técnicos relacionados com a Dehesa e o Montado. Entre as sessões previstas estará uma apresentação dedicada aos resultados do projeto LIFE SCRUBSNET, do qual a Universidade de Évora é parceira, permitindo dar a conhecer o trabalho desenvolvido no âmbito do projeto e os seus principais resultados.
O programa completo do Congresso e outras informações podem ser consultadas em congresso dehesa montado.com.
O VI Congresso Ibérico da Dehesa e do Montado é promovido pela Junta da Extremadura, no âmbito do projeto de cooperação transfronteiriça CI_MONTADO-DEHESA, com a colaboração com diversas instituições portuguesas e espanholas, como é o caso do MED&CHANGE. A Universidade de Évora, através de investigadores do MED, participa na organização enquanto parceira do projeto CI_MONTADO-DEHESA.
OUT 29, 2026
IV Seminar on Territory-Based Food Strategies
On 29 October 2026, the IV Seminar on Territory-Based Food Strategies will take place, focusing on the theme “The role of women in the transition to sustainable food systems”.
The seminar will be held in Room 131 at Colégio Espírito Santo, University of Évora, as an in-person event, with an online livestream.
This edition marks the International Year of Women Farmers and is organised by the Management of the PhD Programme in Agribusiness and Sustainability, the Sustainable Cities Food Association and APDEA, with the support of the research centres behind the programme: MED&CHANGE, CEFAGE and CETRAD.
The seminar aims to bring together researchers, students, producers and representatives of organisations and institutions to discuss women’s contribution to the sustainability of food systems, the utilisation of local resources and the development of rural communities. It also seeks to deepen the dialogue between Brazilian and Portuguese experiences and to promote the sharing of knowledge on the leading role played by women in building more sustainable and inclusive food systems.
Registration is open until 26 October via the link or the QR code on the poster.
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
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:
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Agricultural Sciences;
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Biochemistry and Biotechnology;
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Biology and Ecology;
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Environment, Sustainability and Socioeconomic Development;
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Food Sciences;
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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
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
OCT 19-21, 2026
12TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON FOOD CHEMISTRY & TECHNOLOGY
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/
OCT 29-30, 2026
ALIMENTA SUMMIT’26
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/
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.