Soils for Europe Conference 2026

The Soils for Europe Conference 2026 will bring together policymakers, researchers, practitioners, and stakeholders to shape the future of soil health across Europe.

Co-organised by multiple EU Mission “A Soil Deal for Europe” projects, the conference will highlight panels linked to the Mission Objectives, including cross-cutting sessions showcasing the latest soil research and innovation developed across Europe. It will also spotlight the impact and contributions of scientists, policymakers, land managers, civil society, and industry representatives in research and innovation.

The event is open to all researchers and practitioners, creating space for the most promising and innovative initiatives in Europe to connect. A dedicated day will focus on Living Labs initiatives, sharing practical experiences and approaches to co-creation and real-world implementation.

Conference themes include:

• Reduce land degradation and desertification – advancing strategies to halt soil erosion, compaction, and sealing.
• Preserve and increase soil organic carbon stocks – highlighting soil’s role in climate mitigation and sustainable farming.
• Stop soil sealing and increase reuse of urban soils – supporting sustainable urban planning and land recycling.
• Reduce soil pollution and enhance restoration – addressing contaminants, waste, and strategies for remediation.
• Prevent erosion and improve soil structure – showcasing innovations for sustainable land management.
• Improve soil literacy and citizen engagement – promoting awareness, education, and citizen science initiatives.
• Reduce the EU global footprint on soils – addressing the global impacts of EU consumption on soils.
• Boost monitoring and harmonised soil data – moving towards comprehensive, accessible European soil information systems.
• New technologies and innovations to enhance soil health – showcasing new advances in technological development in fields like remote sensing, low impact agriculture, automatization of monitoring procedures, etc.
• Enhance soil biodiversity – recognising soils as living systems and ensuring their protection.

InBestSoil is proud to be a partner of this important event, contributing to the conversation on sustainable soil management, innovation, and long-term resilience.

Key dates:

• January 2026: Call for sessions and contributions
• April 2026: Deadline for session proposals and abstracts
• June 2026: Publication of the preliminary programme and opening of registration

July 2026: Early-bird registration deadline