Events

As part of the "CIHEAM Zaragoza-Aula Dei Campus Conferences" series, Rosa Gallardo Cobos , director of the International Chair of Artificial Intelligence and Agriculture at the University of Córdoba (Spain), will offer the lecture "Challenges of digitalization to promote sustainable food systems." In the current context, marked by a dizzying technological revolution, digital tools in general, and artificial intelligence in particular, offer enormous potential for making better-informed decisions that improve profitability, resource efficiency, quality, market positioning, logistics, and consumer guarantees. REGISTRATION

The upcoming edition of the Expoliva International Scientific, Technical and Knowledge Transfer Symposium , which is being held for the twenty-second time within the framework of EXPOLIVA 2025, is consolidating its position as the main meeting point for researchers, technicians, and professionals in the world of olive groves and olive oil. Organized by the Olive Grove Foundation, the event will address the challenges and opportunities of the sector with a firm commitment to sustainability, health, and innovation. With more than three decades of history, this forum has become a benchmark for knowledge exchange and the promotion of advanced technologies in the olive oil sector. The 2025 edition will also be notable for the participation of several operational groups that will showcase their results during the symposium. These include the GO Simbioliva (Simbioliva Group) in a dedicated program space, along with innovative projects for the olive and olive oil sectors. The symposium thus reaffirms its role as a platform of excellence for connecting science, technology, and sustainable development around olive oil, a cornerstone of the Mediterranean diet and an economic engine for many regions. PROGRAM | REGISTRATION

The program for the 20th RUENA Conference (Network for the Efficient Use of Nitrogen in Agriculture), which will be held on May 29 and 30 in Valladolid, is now available. This year, the event will focus on "Recision Agriculture for Efficient Use of Nitrogen," addressing the latest innovations and strategies for optimizing the management of this key element in agricultural production. A reference space for the sector The RUENA Conference has established itself as an essential meeting for researchers, technicians, farmers, and agricultural policymakers interested in nitrogen efficiency. This year's edition will feature keynote addresses, roundtable discussions, and presentations of innovative papers, with the participation of national and international experts. 2nd Edition of the Best Research Paper Award The 2nd Annual Young Researcher Award for Best Research Project will also be held during the event. This award, which comes with a €1,000 prize, seeks to incentivize research into the efficient use of nitrogen in agriculture and showcase emerging talent in the sector. Registration and more information All information about the event, including the detailed program, the prize list, and the registration process is available on the event's official website: RUENA 2025. Don't miss the opportunity to participate in this key event for agricultural innovation. PROVISIONAL PROGRAM | REGISTRATION