CULTIVATING SUSTAINABLE FUTURES

Hosted by GreenUPorto

Join researchers, students, producers and stakeholders for a one-day symposium exploring biotechnology, sustainable agriculture and food innovation in the face of climate change. The programme features invited speakers, research presentations, a round-table discussion and a closing ProCardo cheese tasting experience.

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Symposium
ProCardo Symposium
ABOUT THE EVENT

Connecting Science, Sustainability and Innovation

Cultivating Sustainable Futures is an interdisciplinary symposium bringing together researchers, students, producers and stakeholders to discuss how biotechnology, agriculture and food science can contribute to more resilient food systems under climate change.

The programme features invited speakers from several research groups, presentations of ProCardo results, selected short talks, a round-table discussion on agricultural and food biotechnology under climate change, and concludes with a guided tasting of ProCardo Serra da Estrela cheese.

PROGRAMME

Scientific Programme

The symposium will be conducted in Portuguese. Promotional materials are provided in English. Below is the current scientific programme.

09:30Welcome Session & ProCardo Project
Cláudia Pereira
09:45ProCardo Results Presentation
João Neves
10:10Invited Speaker 1
10:30Invited Speaker 2 (CRISPIT – SPRED Lab)
Diana Moreira
10:50Posters & Coffee Break
11:45Selected Short Talks
10 min + 5 min discussion
12:45Lunch
14:00Invited Speaker 3
14:20Invited Speaker 4
14:40Invited Speaker 5
15:00Round Table
Challenges and Opportunities for Agricultural & Food Biotechnology under Climate Change
16:00Closing Remarks
GreenUPorto Direction
16:15ProCardo Cheese Tasting
Paulo Barracosa
Venue

GreenUPorto

Date

4 September 2026

Schedule

9:30h - 17:00h

REGISTRATION

Reserve Your Place

Attendance is free of charge, but registration is required due to limited seating.
We look forward to welcoming researchers, students, producers and members
of the wider community interested in sustainable agriculture and food innovation.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Participation is free of charge, but registration is mandatory.

Researchers, students, industry professionals, producers and anyone interested in the topic are welcome.

Yes, on request, a certificate of attendance will be provided to participants.

Yes, a lunch box will be provided to all registered participants.