Events

On May 29, 2026, you have a date with the live animal transport sector. The event, organized by ANTA (National Association of Live Animal Transport) and 333 Corporate , will bring together professionals, experts and companies to share knowledge, innovation and current events in the sector. The event will be 100% in-person and free of charge. To register, simply sign up through the website . For more information: anta@anta-spain.com

On June 4th, the RIA-CCC network will hold its State Seminar in Madrid, a day aimed at advisors, producers, researchers, technicians from public entities and other key actors in the agri-food system in CCC. The program will include: Presentation of the results of the RIA-CCC project and its relationship with other ongoing projects within the framework of AKIS. Round table with experts from different fields —public and private consulting, the productive sector and research— on innovation and good practices in CCC. Participatory workshop on challenges and opportunities in the implementation of the CCC. Working group for the identification of collaborative initiatives and the development of an action plan to strengthen the state advisory network in CCC. The final program will be published soon and the registration period will open.

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.

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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.

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 .