THE 2026 SOIL HEALTH NOW!
Soil Health Now! – European Conference 2026 & AI4SoilHealth Final Event
Organized by the OpenGeoHub Foundation and the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, scheduled to take place from 7 to 10 December 2026 at the Centre for the Dissemination of Research Results (KEDEA) in Thessaloniki, Greece.
CONFERENCE THEMES
- Soil Monitoring and Assessment: Advanced methods and technologies for measuring soil health across Europe.
- Science-Policy-Business Interface: Integrating soil science with technology and business intelligence for sustainable land management.
- AI and Digital Tools: Presenting outputs from AI4SoilHealth and other Horizon Europe Soil Mission projects.
- Soil Deal for Europe: Catalyzing activities to meet the EU Mission’s goal of healthy soils by 2030.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Keynote Lectures by leading experts from the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC), Aarhus University, and the U.K. Centre for Ecology and Hydrology.
- Technical Sessions & Oral Talks focusing on soil carbon, biodiversity, and regenerative agricultural practices.
- Workshops and Demonstrations featuring hands-on displays of soil instruments and digital monitoring tools.
- Stakeholder Panel Discussions involving farmers, land owners, and entrepreneurs to encourage cross-sector collaboration.
- Fieldwork and Site Visits showcasing pilot sites and practical applications of soil health restoration.
CONFERENCE VENUE The Soil Health Now! 2026 conference will be held at the Centre for the Dissemination of Research Results (KEDEA) of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Located in the heart of Greece’s vibrant second-largest city, KEDEA is a modern, fully equipped congress center. Thessaloniki offers a rich historical backdrop and easy accessibility via its international airport, providing an ideal environment for networking, scientific exchange, and exploring the future of soil health in the Mediterranean and beyond.