Biofairnet - XIV IAERE Annual Conference 2026

Join BIOFAIRNET at the XIV IAERE Annual Conference 2026 in Trento (Italy)

BIOFAIRNET is pleased to announce its participation in the XIV IAERE Annual Conference, taking place on 12–13 February 2026 in Trento, Italy. The conference will be hosted at the Department of Economics and Management (DEM), University of Trento (Unitn), located at Via Inama 5, across Floors 1 and 2.

Meet BIOFAIRNET in Trento

The IAERE Annual Conference is one of Europe’s leading academic events dedicated to environmental and resource economics, bringing together researchers, policymakers, industry representatives, and practitioners working at the intersection of sustainability, economics, and policy.

BIOFAIRNET will actively contribute to the conference by hosting a dedicated Special Session, providing participants with the opportunity to engage directly with the project, its vision, and its ongoing work to support a fair and inclusive transition to the bioeconomy and circular economy.

Special Session: BIOFAIRNET

📅 Date: 12 February 2026
🕓 Time: Around 16:00 (Parallel Session 2)
📍 Venue: DEM, University of Trento – Via Inama 5
🔹 Session: 2.9 – Special Session: BIOFAIRNET

This special session will showcase how BIOFAIRNET connects economic analysis, stakeholder engagement, and digital tools to support greenhouse-gas-intensive sectors—such as agriculture and mining—in their transition towards sustainable, bio-based, and circular models.

Conference participants are warmly invited to attend the BIOFAIRNET session to learn more about:

  • How BIOFAIRNET builds a fair and accessible network for the bioeconomy and circular economy
  • The role of economic evidence and policy analysis in shaping sustainable transitions
  • The BIOFAIRNET digital dashboard and its co-creation approach with stakeholders
  • Opportunities for collaboration with researchers, policymakers, and practitioners

Conference Venue:

Department of Economics and Management (DEM) – University of Trento (Unitn)
Via Inama 5, Floors 1 and 2
Trento, Italy

Conference Dates:

12–13 February 2026
BIOFAIRNET Special Session: 12 February 2026, Session 2.9

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