Events

On May 16, 2025 , the OCA Puerta del Camino Hotel in Santiago de Compostela will host the 1st Congress of Young People and Women in the Agri-Food and Forestry Sector , an initiative promoted by Unións Agrarias-UPA that will bring together more than a hundred participants in a key event to address the future of rural areas. This in-person conference, scheduled from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. , aims to raise awareness about the abandonment of rural areas and agroforestry activities , one of the determining factors in the depopulation process affecting many areas of the country. The event also seeks to offer innovative solutions and management practices aimed at halting this abandonment , with special emphasis on new formulas for generational transfer and farm succession . The conference is part of a biannual program, which includes a second edition of the congress in May 2026 , and responds to the need to highlight the key role of youth and women in revitalizing rural areas and strengthening the agri-food and forestry sectors. This meeting will be an opportunity to share experiences, access up-to-date knowledge, and create networks that promote the sustainable future of rural Galicia and the entire region. Registration is full, but a waiting list is available. PROGRAM | REGISTRATION

The 20th World Bioenergy Congress & Exhibition will be held from 16 to 17 June 2025 in Frankfurt and is already preparing the participation of its speakers and experts. Bioenergy 2025 is comprised of keynote sessions and presentations by renowned speakers on the latest cutting-edge research in bioenergy. The aim is to provide comprehensive global discussions that address current challenges in the sector and showcase the solutions that are being adopted. Among other topics, Bioenergy 2025 will address: The diverse applications of bioenergy, as biomass is increasingly used for modern applications such as wood power, cogeneration and combined heat and power (CHP), are expected by experts to become the dominant form of renewable energy. Biogas. The impact of solar energy and wind energy on agricultural production. Advances in renewable chemicals. Green chemistry and green revolution. Sustainable energy for rural areas. Rural areas would need ready supplies of electricity generated from renewable sources. Sustainable energy and economy. Bioenergetic transition. Bioenergy Processes. Bioenergy technology faces challenges in terms of technological support, economics and knowledge. Biodiesel and Biofuels, and their limits without harming food supply and biodiversity. Advanced biofuels can help solve these complications. Waste to energy (WtE). Bioenergy will also include an Entrepreneurial Investment Summit to connect global proponents and investors in the field of biofuels, biomass, biogas, bioenergy and renewable energy and their related sciences to boost promising businesses.

SAGRIS, the Agriculture and Livestock Fair , will be held from May 8 to 10, 2025 with the aim of bringing society closer and raising awareness about the importance of the rural world and promoting innovation, talent and sustainability in the agricultural sector.