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The CDTI is organizing the national Infoday of the Circular Bio-based Europe (CBE JU) initiative, which will be an information session presenting the program, its rules of participation and the content of the 2026 Call. The in-person session will feature Ana Ruiz, Programme Officer at CBE. Participants in approved projects will also share their experiences and offer practical recommendations for preparing a successful proposal. PROGRAM 10:00 – 10:10. Opening and welcome. Guillermo Álvarez. Head of the Department of Social Challenges, CDTI. 10:10 – 10:40. CBE Overview and 2026 Call for Proposals. Ana Ruiz. Programme Officer, CBE JU. 10:40 – 11:15. Rules and conditions of participation. Specific requirements. Ana Ruiz. Programme Officer, CBE JU. 11:15 – 11:45. Coffee break 11:45 – 12:15. First steps in preparing a competitive proposal. José Manuel González. SRG-CBE JU Delegate, CDTI. 12:15 – 13:15. Round table on Good Practices in Innovation Actions. Lidia García (AITIIP, Coordinator of Advanced Materials; SUPREME project); Arantxa Ballesteros (ITENE, Head of the Process and Product Safety Unit; TEX4GREEN project); Cristina Viera (ASINCAR, R&D&I Project Manager; SALINA project); 13:15 – 13:30. Conclusions and end of session 13:30 – 14:00. Reflection on ongoing projects (Optional session, not on the agenda). José Manuel González. SRG-CBE JU Delegate, CDTI Attendees interested in holding a bilateral meeting with CDTI technicians during the day of the event (approximately between 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.) must complete the review form and send it by email to josemanuel.gonzalez@cdti.es by June 2nd , using the template provided on the event website. Registration required | Contact: horizonteeuropa@cdti.es CBE JU - 2026 PROPOSAL FORM | PROGRAMME of the DAY CBE Call for Proposals 2026 The public-private partnership on bioeconomy (CBE JU) has launched its call for project proposals for 2026 , with a budget of €170.7 million distributed across 13 topics to boost the competitiveness of bio-based circular industries in Europe. The call covers the entire innovation chain: 4 AI-Flagship innovation actions (80 million euros) 5 AI-Demo innovation actions (70 million euros) 3 RIAs research and innovation actions (€19.5 million) 1 CSA coordination and support action (€1.2 million) The call for proposals...

It is a national, multi-sectoral fair held annually since 1960, perfectly consolidated, in which several productive sectors of our society coexist in harmony, where the most solid and which is a reference in all levels, continues to be that of agricultural machinery and irrigation, closely accompanied by the agri-food and livestock sector, as well as public works, renewable energies, automotive, etc., which complement the fair and for which FERCAM obtains excellent results year after year. It takes place every year at the FERCAM Fairgrounds, in the town of Manzanares (Ciudad Real), it consists of an open-air space of 120,000 m2 and a Covered Pavilion of 3,000 m2, both fully equipped with all services, it also has fully paved parking areas, with capacity for approximately 3,000 vehicles.

The Galiforest Abanca forestry monograph will celebrate its eighth edition from July 2 to 4, 2026 on the mountain of the Sergude Agroforestry Training and Experimentation Center, located in the town hall of Boqueixón (A Coruña). The II Iberian Symposium on Silviculture will be held within the framework of this event, the first edition of which was successfully carried out on June 26, also at the Sergude Agroforestry Training and Experimentation Center. The meeting has strong support from companies and entities with great relevance in the forestry sector such as the Galician Forest Industry Agency (XERA), the Galician association promoting PEFC Galicia forest certification, the School of Forestry Engineering of the University of Vigo, the Official College of Technical Forestry Engineering of Galicia, the Sergude Agroforestry Training and Experimentation Center, the Territorial Directorate of Commerce and ICEX in Galicia, Mañente Forest Nurseries, Frain Spare Parts, Guerra Industries, Hitraf, Hispano Japonesa de Maquinaria, Guifor, Forest Pioneer, Finanzauto, Andreas Stihl and Abanca. A fair that keeps getting better The latest edition of Galiforest Abanca, which took place from June 27 to 29 last year, was the largest held to date, surpassing itself in terms of both the number of companies and exhibitors present, as well as the surface area and the number of attendees.

The University of Salamanca will organize the II International AGRIENVIRONMENT Symposium (IAS 2026) on July 23 and 24, 2026 , an international scientific meeting that will bring together experts, researchers and professionals from the agro-environmental field in the city of Salamanca . The symposium will feature an outstanding scientific program and the participation of renowned international speakers, including Sophien Kamoun , Fernando Valladares , Sabine Zimmermann , Eliana Pereira , Pablo del Cerro Sánchez and José Manuel Estevez . An international forum on agro-environmental innovation The IAS 2026 is configured as a reference platform for the exchange of knowledge in key areas such as: Plant Biology Plant-microorganism and plant-pathogen interactions Natural polyphenols and bioactive compounds Agro-environmental sustainability Socioeconomic impacts and policy design The meeting places special emphasis on plant-microorganism interactions , a strategic area for advancing towards more sustainable, resilient and innovative agricultural systems. Opportunities for researchers and open access One of the highlights of the symposium is its accessibility , as registration will be free , facilitating the participation of the international scientific community. In addition, the participation of young researchers will be actively encouraged, with: 24 places for short oral presentations selected from abstracts Opportunity to present posters for all participants The deadline for submitting abstracts will be June 1, 2026 . Salamanca, meeting point of agro-environmental knowledge The symposium will be held in the historic setting of Salamanca, offering a unique space for scientific networking and the exchange of ideas among researchers, advisors and professionals in the agri-food sector.

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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.

From October 6 to 8, Fruit Attraction will once again transform Madrid into the world's leading meeting point for the fruit and vegetable sector. Organized by IFEMA MADRID and FEPEX , the trade fair is preparing its 18th edition and has opened the application period for participation for all companies in the industry . Under the slogan "Where the essence of the sector connects with the world" , and after the resounding success of last year, Fruit Attraction returns stronger than ever to continue building the future of the sector . Fruit Attraction will occupy more than 78,000 m2 spread across 10 pavilions at IFEMA MADRID – 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, and 14 – where the products, solutions, new varieties and formats, research, trends, and innovations of over 2,400 participating companies will be presented. This entire offering will be distributed across four specialized areas: Fresh Produce, Auxiliary Industry, Fresh Food Logistics, and Innova&Tech. Furthermore, the potato will be the star product. With all this, the fair anticipates setting a new attendance record with more than 121,000 professionals from 152 countries. Furthermore, Fruit Attraction will offer a platform for international growth and expansion through its 'International Buyers Program,' which, in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food , ICEX , and FEPEX , will invite 700 major buyers, retail purchasing managers , importers, and wholesalers from over 50 countries to Madrid. Also noteworthy within this framework is the 'Guest Importing Countries' program, which this year will feature China and the United Arab Emirates . In this context, participating in Fruit Attraction represents a unique opportunity for companies in the sector: to gain visibility and international positioning in a highly specialized environment, to establish professional contacts that translate into real business, to have direct access to buyers and distributors from all over the world and to learn firsthand about the new trends and innovations that are shaping the course of the fruit and vegetable market. Fruit Attraction 2026 will be held from October 6 to 8 at the IFEMA MADRID Exhibition Centre.

We are pleased to announce the XXII Congress of the Spanish Society of Phytopathology , which will take place in Palma de Mallorca from October 19 to 22, 2026 . As always, this meeting will be a national benchmark in plant health, with a high-level scientific program, prestigious speakers, and a special focus on the participation of young researchers. The main areas of phytopathology will be addressed from a multidisciplinary perspective, and the opening technical session will be dedicated to Xylella fastidiosa . All of this in a privileged environment that combines science, culture and the hospitality of the Mediterranean.

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Lorca (Murcia) will once again become the main meeting point for the primary sector with the celebration of a new edition of SEPOR – Livestock, Industrial and Agri-food Fair , which will take place from October 26 to 29, 2026 at IFELOR – Lorca Fairgrounds, in Los Olivos . This annual, in-person event has established itself as one of the leading national fairs for professionals in the agricultural, livestock and agri-food sectors. With more than half a century of history, SEPOR has become a strategic forum for innovation, knowledge transfer, business and networking , bringing together each year farmers, companies, cooperatives, technicians, researchers, veterinarians, auxiliary industry and institutional representatives from all over Spain and from the international sphere. A comprehensive showcase of the agri-food sector SEPOR 2026 will once again offer a comprehensive overview of the entire value chain of the sector, with the presence of the main subsectors: Pig, sheep, goat, cattle and poultry farming Agri-food industry Animal health and welfare Machinery, services and technology Innovation, sustainability and digitalization In addition to the exhibition area, the fair will feature a comprehensive program of technical sessions, conferences, round tables and professional meetings , where the current challenges of the sector will be addressed: sustainability, productive efficiency, biosecurity, circular economy, digitalization, markets and new regulations. SEPOR, an economic and knowledge engine for the sector Since its inception, SEPOR has been a leader in the modernization of the livestock sector , especially the swine industry, expanding its focus over the years towards a comprehensive and sustainable model of agri-food production. The trade fair combines its commercial dimension with extensive outreach activities, making it a key platform for professional development and innovation . Furthermore, the celebration of SEPOR represents a significant economic and social impact for the Guadalentín region and the Region of Murcia , attracting thousands of professional visitors during the four days of the event.

The event, which will be held from October 27 to 30, 2026 at the City of Arts and Sciences, will bring together professionals and experts to analyze the major changes that are redefining agricultural engineering. Valencia will host the 6th National Congress of Agricultural Engineers , which will take place from October 27 to 30, 2026, at the City of Arts and Sciences . The event is envisioned as a strategic opportunity to reflect on the future of the profession, explore new development opportunities, and address the challenges transforming the agri-food, rural, and environmental sectors. The congress will focus on 12 key drivers of transformation that will shape the evolution of agricultural engineering in the coming years. These include digitalization, water management, climate change adaptation, renewable energy, plant health, bioindustry, waste valorization, food transformation, and new professional skills. Each of these themes will include a keynote address by leading experts, followed by expert panels , networking opportunities, and bilateral meetings to delve deeper into experiences, case studies, and collaboration opportunities. The provisional program includes sessions on artificial intelligence, sensors and robotics applied to decision-making; hydraulic infrastructure and water governance; bioenergy and rural development; green infrastructure and landscape; agri-food support industry; new bio-industries; project engineering and skills for the new generation of professionals. Alongside the technical sessions, the congress will include several special spaces, such as “Crossfire: 75 years of the profession” , coinciding with the 75th anniversary of the National Organization; a debate on agricultural, rural and environmental policy in the European Union and other international models; a session dedicated to the presence of the agricultural engineer in film and television; and a closing ceremony aimed at defining a roadmap for the future of the profession. With this new edition, the National Congress of Agricultural Engineers aims to consolidate itself as a benchmark forum to anticipate trends, strengthen professional identity and highlight the role of agricultural engineering in the face of major global challenges.

The food and beverage industry in the Iberian Peninsula has reached a new milestone with the arrival of Anuga Select Ibérica , the major professional event to be held from February 16 to 18, 2027 at IFEMA Madrid . This event is the result of a strategic alliance between IFEMA Madrid and Koelnmesse , two international leaders in the organization of top trade fairs. With this new proposal, Anuga Select Ibérica positions itself as the central platform of the sector, with a clear mission: to bring together the entire industry, generate real business and open the doors to new international markets . An event that redefines the trade fair landscape of the sector Anuga Select Ibérica integrates and evolves two reference formats: Meat Attraction , a key international trade fair across the entire value chain of the meat industry. Bakery & Ice Cream Attraction (formerly InterSICOP), the great meeting point for bakery, pastry, ice cream and coffee, now renovated under a more transversal and modern concept. Added to this is the global strength of Anuga , the world's leading food and beverage trade fair, which guarantees an event with an international vision, a high capacity to attract attendees and a complete offering for professionals throughout the agri-food chain. Three days, thousands of opportunities For three days, Anuga Select Ibérica will bring together companies, buyers, distributors, manufacturers, exporters and industry professionals to promote business contacts, generate strategic alliances and discover the latest trends and innovations. Both exhibitors and visitors will have access to a trade fair designed to maximize business , connect with international markets and position themselves in a rapidly transforming ecosystem. The essential event for the sector With its first edition in 2027, Anuga Select Ibérica is already establishing itself as an unmissable event for food and beverage companies in the Iberian Peninsula, reinforcing their competitiveness and projecting their innovative capacity to the world.

28th International Water, Irrigation and Environment Exhibition SMAGUA's prestige, having become one of Europe's most important trade shows, attracts professionals from around the world who find a comprehensive showcase of the latest equipment and technologies applied to the water cycle. Thanks to its strong focus on innovation, the quality of its technical sessions, and the numerous launches of products, equipment, and technological solutions, the event has become an essential meeting point for the sector. Contact: customer.service@feriazaragoza.es +34 976 76 47 00

With 13 editions held since its first call in 1997 , Asturforesta has established itself as one of the main meeting points for professionals in the forestry sector, wood and its associated industry , both nationally and internationally. The fair constitutes a unique milestone in the Spanish trade fair scene thanks to its character as a "fair in real working conditions" , a distinctive feature that allows exhibitors and visitors to learn firsthand about the performance of forestry machinery, equipment and solutions directly on the ground. Asturforesta is held in Monte Armayán , a 550-hectare forest of radiata pine and maritime pine , 45 hectares of which are specifically designated for the exhibition space. This natural setting makes the fair an ideal venue for dynamic demonstrations, real-world trials, and direct innovation transfer to the sector . A unique fair in Spain with international reach Asturforesta is the only Spanish forestry fair with an international character and is part, as a full member , of the Forestry Demo Fairs network, which brings together the main European forestry demonstration events. In its latest edition, the fair has once again demonstrated its scale and relevance: 10,800 m² of exhibition space More than 250 brands represented 124 national and international exhibitors More than 15,000 professional visitors from different countries Held biennially , Asturforesta continues to be a strategic platform for innovation, technology transfer, professional networking and the promotion of sustainable and competitive forest management .

AVEBIOM, Spanish Association for the Energy Valorization of Biomass AVEBIOM, the organizer of EXPOBIOMASA, is an association of the main players in the bioenergy sector, covering the entire biomass value chain. It was established in 2004 to promote the development of the bioenergy sector in Spain. One of the association's main actions to fulfill its purpose is the organization of EXPOBIOMASA, a professional trade fair for the biomass sector. It began in 2006, and this year marks its twelfth edition, having established itself as the leading trade fair in Southern Europe and Latin America. Expobiomasa brings together professionals related to the booming biomass market: forestry machinery companies and solid biofuel and pellet industries, manufacturers, distributors and installers of air conditioning systems,... +500 exhibitors * 30 countries * 15,000 visitors Contact: comunicacion@feriavalladolid.com +34 983 42 93 00