Events

The Center for Technological Development and Innovation (CDTI) invites you to participate in the launch webinar for the Horizon Europe 2026 calls , focusing on Clusters 6 and 5 (climate area) . The session will provide an overview of the provisional schedule for opening and closing calls , as well as information on the informational events, proposal preparation workshops, and national and European conferences that will be held in the coming months. The objective: to provide potential participants—research centers, universities, companies, and entities in the agri-food and environmental sectors—with all the information they need to plan ahead and submit competitive proposals to European R&D&I programs. Cluster 6's priority themes include food, bioeconomy, natural resources, agriculture, and the environment, while Cluster 5 (Climate) addresses key issues related to climate change mitigation and adaptation, clean energy, and sustainable mobility. This meeting represents a key opportunity for those wishing to access European funding for innovation and sustainability , within the framework of Horizon Europe 2026 . Registration will open soon on the CDTI website.

The Lugo Faculty of Veterinary Medicine will bring together more than 700 dairy cattle industry professionals for a training event that will address topics such as new environmental regulations, rearing care, precision agriculture, and farm management experiences. Links

The next European Young Farmers Congress will be held on 19 November at the European Parliament under the theme “Young farmers: toward a prosperous future for farming in Europe” , bringing together MEPs, institutional representatives, and young farmers from across the European Union to discuss the future of European agriculture. This international meeting was launched in 2012 at the initiative of MEP Nuno Melo and the Portuguese Farmers' Confederation (CAP) . It is now supported by ASAJA , the European People's Party (EPP) Group , and numerous representatives of the European Parliament. The conference aims to promote the strategic role of young farmers , rural innovation , and generational renewal in European agriculture . Program 2:45 p.m. – Institutional welcome The following spoke: Paulo do Nascimento Cabral (Portugal) , Jessika van Leeuwen (Netherlands) , Carmen Crespo Díaz (Spain) and Herbert Dorfmann (Italy) . 3:00 PM – Opening speech By Roberta Metsola , President of the European Parliament. 3:15 p.m. – Speech by EPP President Manfred Weber . 3:30 p.m. – Presentation of inspiring technologies , showcasing real-life examples of agricultural innovation in Europe. 3:50 p.m. – Speech by Peter Meedendorp , President of the European Council of Young Farmers (CEJA) . 4:00 p.m. – Break and participatory activity. 4:30 p.m. – Live debate with the European Commissioner for Agriculture and Food , Christophe Hansen , along with delegations of young farmers from different countries, with a Q&A session. 5:30 p.m. – Institutional interventions Luís Mira , secretary general of CAP , and Pedro Barato , president of ASAJA , will deliver a joint message on the common challenges facing the European agricultural sector. 5:40 p.m. – Innovative Project Awards Ceremony Initiatives will be recognized in three categories: Best Digital Project Best Energy Efficiency Project Best Social Commitment Project 5:55 p.m. – European Young Farmer of the Year Award 6:00 p.m. – Official closing 6:30 p.m. – Reception and networking cocktail party.

What is Hortifruit? Hortifruit 2025 is set to consolidate its position as the benchmark event for the fruit and vegetable sector in southeastern Spain. For three days, key players in the sector—producers, distributors, technology providers, and experts—will gather at a unique event in the region, where the trends and opportunities shaping the future of horticulture and fruit growing will be discussed. CONTACT Download the dossier

On November 20 and 21, 2025, the 1st International Congress on Regenerative Livestock Farming will take place at the University of the Balearic Islands , in Palma (Mallorca), under the title “Profitability and environmental services” . This event is aimed at all stakeholders involved in extensive and regenerative livestock farming, whether from the private, public, or academic spheres. Its purpose is to highlight and promote various productive initiatives aimed at improving sustainability in its economic, social, and environmental dimensions; promote the use of biological resources; and support traditional practices within the framework of organic farming and extensive livestock farming. Under the theme "profitability, society, and environmental services," the Congress will examine livestock farming practices that contribute to climate change adaptation and mitigation, as well as the marketing of their products, while also addressing the main challenges facing the sector. The event is being organized within the context of the PASTURE+ project : livestock products that restore natural capital, contribute to the fight against climate change, and promote rural development. This initiative is supported by the Biodiversity Foundation , part of the Ministry for Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge (MITECO), within the framework of the Recovery, Transformation, and Resilience Plan (PRTR), financed by the European Union through NextGenerationEU funds. Free event. Provisional Program | Registration

The Agrobiotech Innovation Forum 2025 will bring together key technological innovations transforming the agri-food sector in Lleida , from November 25 to 27 . The event will focus on six strategic areas designed to solve the main challenges of agriculture, livestock, and sustainability. Leading companies, startups, investors, and research centers will showcase digital, automated, and ecological solutions to achieve a more efficient and responsible sector. The six main areas of the forum will be: Agricultural Machinery and Technology : Innovations in automated and high-precision agricultural machinery. Agricultural Production : Advanced technological solutions in sowing, fertilization and resource optimization. Livestock : Smart systems to monitor animal health and improve efficient management of water and feed on farms. Water : Smart irrigation technologies and effective treatments for responsible water use. Energy and Sustainability : Solutions for implementing renewable energy and reducing emissions in agri-food production. Bioeconomy : Proposals based on the circular economy, bioenergy, and carbon capture to move toward a sustainable sector. Oriol Oró, general manager of Fira de Lleida, affirms that the event will be key to positioning Lleida as a European center for agri-food innovation and a key space for transforming technological advances into practical solutions for the sector. The forum provides a platform for networking among producers, researchers, technology companies, and innovative entities in the agri-food sector.

The Union of Small Farmers and Ranchers (UPA) will hold the technical conference "Influence of agricultural management on the biodiversity, functioning, and health of Mediterranean soils" on November 28, 2025 , at the CLM Regional Development Institute, University Campus, Albacete. This event will bring together experts, researchers, and professionals from the agricultural sector to discuss the importance of soil as a pillar of agricultural sustainability. The free, in-person event will begin at 12:00 with an opening ceremony led by representatives of the UPA (University of Catalonia), followed by a presentation by the PAC Network . The SOILBIO project will then be presented. This initiative, promoted by the UPA, studies how agricultural practices influence soil biodiversity, soil structure, and its resilience to climate change. At 12:30 p.m., the scientific results of the SOILBIO project will be presented, offering practical insight into the relationship between agricultural management strategies—such as reduced tillage, the use of plant cover, and crop rotation—and the improvement of fertility, water retention, and microbial biodiversity. The event will continue at 1:45 p.m. with a roundtable discussion , bringing together technicians, farmers, and institutional representatives to exchange experiences on how to move toward more sustainable agricultural systems that respect soil ecosystems. The event will conclude at 2:15 p.m. with the official closing ceremony. This event provides an opportunity to delve deeper into the key role of soil as a strategic resource in the agriculture of the future, reinforcing the sector's commitment to sustainability, innovation, and knowledge transfer at the field level. REGISTRATION

From December 1 to 4, 2025, the city of Barcelona will host a new edition of the Biostimulants World Congress , which will hold its eighth edition at the Barcelona International Convention Center (CCIB). This internationally renowned event will bring together experts from the scientific, academic, institutional, and business fields to share knowledge and experiences on the use of biostimulants in agriculture . The conference will address key topics such as the impact of biostimulants on plant growth, their role in improving soil health and crop nutritional status, and their ability to increase tolerance to both abiotic and biotic stresses. During the conference, researchers from universities and R&D centers, along with representatives from companies and public organizations, will present their latest work, technological developments, and scientific advances in this constantly evolving field.

On December 3 and 4, 2025, the León Conference and Exhibition Center (CONELE) will host the first edition of RumiForum , the new technical congress promoted by rumiNews and aimed at veterinarians, technicians and researchers in the dairy cattle, sheep and goat sectors . With a practical, up-to-date, and participatory approach, RumiForum will address the major challenges affecting dairy production from a technical and rigorous perspective: pathology, management, mammary health, nutrition, and profitability. The program will include specialized presentations, roundtable discussions, and thematic sessions tailored to the different species. Under the slogan "United for animal health, committed to dairy quality," the congress is the result of more than seven years of rumiNews' history as a leading technical resource for the ruminant sector. This first edition will be supported by various organizations and associations in the sector, including Cooperativas Agro-alimentarias de España (Agri-Food Cooperatives of Spain ), which will contribute to raising the profile of this key event for the dairy sector. PROGRAM AND REGISTRATION

On 4 December 2025 , Brussels will host the 4th Assembly of the EU CAP Network , the main governance body of the system. The meeting will serve to review progress made in 2025, define strategic priorities for the 2026-2027 period, and strengthen the coordination of innovation and sustainability initiatives that make up the European AKIS.

Following the success of the first edition in 2023, which brought together more than 600 professionals, Phytoma magazine, in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture of the Generalitat Valenciana, is calling for the 2nd National Meeting of Advisors , which will be held on December 10 and 11 at the Feria Valencia Events Center . Under the slogan "The Advisor: A Key Figure in Healthy, Competitive, and Environmentally Friendly Agriculture," this forum will once again bring together advisors in integrated pest management , key players in an increasingly sustainable and efficient agriculture. The program will include presentations, roundtable discussions, and a participatory space where the advisors themselves will share experiences, methodologies, digital tools, and training resources. Key issues such as the legislative framework, professional liability, and innovations applied to crop management will also be addressed. This is a key event for all professionals working in knowledge transfer, innovation, and technical support for the agricultural sector . PROGRAM

The Union of Small Farmers and Ranchers (UPA) will celebrate on December 16, 2025 , in the Degree Hall. Huesca Polytechnic University. University of Zaragoza, the technical conference "Influence of agricultural management on the biodiversity, functioning, and health of Mediterranean soils," a meeting that will bring together experts, researchers, and professionals from the agricultural sector to discuss the importance of soil as a pillar of agricultural sustainability. The free, in-person event will begin at 12:00 with an opening ceremony led by representatives of the UPA (University of Catalonia), followed by a presentation by the PAC Network . The SOILBIO project will then be presented. This initiative, promoted by the UPA, studies how agricultural practices influence soil biodiversity, soil structure, and its resilience to climate change. At 12:30 p.m., the scientific results of the SOILBIO project will be presented, offering practical insight into the relationship between agricultural management strategies—such as reduced tillage, the use of plant cover, and crop rotation—and the improvement of fertility, water retention, and microbial biodiversity. The event will continue at 1:45 p.m. with a roundtable discussion , bringing together technicians, farmers, and institutional representatives to exchange experiences on how to move toward more sustainable agricultural systems that respect soil ecosystems. The event will conclude at 2:15 p.m. with the official closing ceremony. This event provides an opportunity to delve deeper into the key role of soil as a strategic resource in the agriculture of the future, reinforcing the sector's commitment to sustainability, innovation, and knowledge transfer at the field level. REGISTRATION

Biennial fair on vine cultivation and its technologies.

FIMA AGRÍCOLA 2026 FIMA Agrícola, organized by Feria de Zaragoza, has established itself as one of the most prominent and internationally recognized events in the agricultural sector. With an international focus, it attracts exhibitors and visitors from around the world, generating a diverse and dynamic platform for the exchange of ideas, business opportunities, and collaborations. FIMA is also distinguished by its commitment to excellence and quality in the organization of technical talks and parallel activities that complement the main exhibition. Its long history, experience, and focus on technology and knowledge make it an essential space to discover the latest developments, establish business contacts, and participate in dialogue and the advancement of the global agricultural industry.

The Pest Management and Environmental Health Congress, Expocida Iberia, has established itself as the leading event in our sector, being the fundamental meeting point for the generation and dissemination of knowledge, with conferences given by world-renowned experts, where the most relevant and current topics are addressed. Place: IFEMA MADRID - HALL 5 Contacts: Phone: +34 932 042 066 Email: info@expocida.com Contact person: Inés Aguilar

Once again this year, the Triptolemos Foundation will be present at Alimentaria, the leading food, beverage, and gastronomy trade fair in Spain and the Mediterranean, and an international benchmark for the sector. Alimentaria brings together all the industry's opportunities in six exhibitions specializing in key food sectors and consumer trends. The Alimentaria Hub is the nerve center of the fair. A vast space packed with knowledge, trends, innovation, and business opportunities for the industry, distribution, and retail trade. Participate as an exhibitor More information

Alimentaria is one of the leading international trade fairs for the food and beverage industry, also covering key aspects of agriculture, agribusiness and technology applied to food production.

Announcement of the dates and venue of the 9th Spanish Composting Network Conference. September 29 and 30, and October 1, 2026 . Granada , in the Great Hall of the Higher Technical School of Architecture (ETSAG) of the University of Granada

The Alimentaria FoodTech trade fair will hold a new edition from October 6 to 8, 2026, at Fira de Barcelona's Gran Via venue. The innovation, technology, and ingredients fair for the agri-food industry reaches its 17th edition as a showcase for the latest developments in the sector, offering business opportunities and opening doors to solutions and equipment in all production segments of the industry. With 32,000 square meters of exhibition space, it will feature the sector's leading innovations and will focus on networking and creating business opportunities. The fair stands as a major showcase for the sector, with more than 370 exhibitors at the last edition and nearly 15,800 visitors from 30 countries. It is a professional exhibition where you can discover innovations and connect with manufacturers, SMEs, industry professionals, and the entire food industry chain. Thus, from the primary sector to the product leaving the factory, Alimentaria FoodTech is the meeting point for stakeholders in the Food and Beverage Industry (FBI) ecosystem. Leading companies, accompanied by the national business community of SMEs and international exhibitors, will showcase a cross-cutting offering that serves the entire industry, primarily in the areas of processing, ingredients, packaging and labeling, automation, robotics, digitalization, food safety, and refrigeration, among others. Debate and latest developments The FoodTech Innovarena space will once again reflect this innovation at the fair, with presentations and roundtable discussions led by industry experts, who will contribute their disruptive vision to transform the debate and technical knowledge into business. In addition, FoodTech Ingrenova will exclusively showcase the latest advances in ingredients and additives that will shape the direction of food and beverage processing. The FoodTech Awards will also be presented, specifically to recognize the most innovative products and services in the sector.