Opening session
Welcome, Conference Scope and Program Orientation
Opening remarks from the host institution and organizing committee, followed by an overview of the IC-AEN 2026 scientific tracks and hybrid participation arrangements.
Scientific Program
IC-AEN 2026 — International Conference on the Agro-Environmental Nexus
Land, Water & Energy for Sustainable Development. The two-day program combines confirmed keynote lectures, parallel research tracks, applied discussions, poster presentations and cross-disciplinary sessions focused on practical agro-environmental solutions.
17–18 November 2026 Prague, Czech Republic Czech University of Life Sciences Prague Hybrid format
01
Tuesday, 17 November 2026
Connected field systems, water recovery and integrated resource management
Keynote lecture 1
Prof. Vinny Cahill
Trinity College Dublin, Ireland
ConfirmedDependable sensing and edge intelligence for adaptive land and water management
Reliable field sensing, distributed data processing and adaptive irrigation monitoring under variable environmental and connectivity conditions.
Keynote lecture 2
Dr. Siti Khadijah Hubadillah
Universiti Utara Malaysia, Malaysia
ConfirmedCircular ceramic filtration systems for safe agricultural water recovery
Waste-derived filtration materials, water reuse for irrigation and food processing, treatment performance and circular process engineering.
Coffee Break and Networking 20 minutes
Parallel research block A
Land, Water and Environmental Engineering Sessions
Track A1 — Soil Protection Erosion control, soil structure, salinity mitigation and land restoration monitoring
Track A2 — Efficient Irrigation Water allocation, reuse systems, watershed planning and decision support
Track A3 — Pollution Control Wastewater treatment, residue management and cleaner agri-food production
Track A4 — Field Intelligence Sensors, edge systems, spatial monitoring and resilient agricultural data flows
Lunch Break 60 minutes
Applied exchange
Methods-to-Implementation Roundtables
Moderated discussions on translating laboratory, field and model-based findings into farm-scale and regional applications. Each table includes short methodological demonstrations followed by expert questions and practical implementation feedback.
Refreshment Break 15 minutes
Research communication
Poster Forum and Emerging Researchers Session
Structured poster presentations, short researcher pitches and an open review corridor. Evaluation criteria include methodological clarity, reproducibility and practical relevance to land, water and energy management.
Day close
Day 1 Synthesis
Summary of cross-track findings, announcements and guidance for the second conference day.
02
Wednesday, 18 November 2026
Soil morphology, circular bioresources and climate-resilient rural systems
Morning briefing
Day 1 Review and Day 2 Research Priorities
A concise synthesis of the first-day discussions and introduction to the second-day themes, including soil structure, circular materials and climate-resilient rural infrastructure.
Keynote lecture 3
Prof. Ștefan Țălu
Technical University of Cluj-Napoca, Romania
ConfirmedMultiscale morphology of soil structures and renewable agri-materials
Fractal and multiscale analysis of soil aggregates and bio-based materials in relation to moisture behavior, structural resistance and durability.
Plenary response session
From Surface Structure to Landscape Performance
Invited expert responses connect multiscale material characterization with soil conservation, infiltration behavior, erosion resistance and the design of circular agri-food materials.
Coffee Break and Speaker Discussion 20 minutes
Parallel research block B
Nexus Integration, Circularity and Climate Adaptation
Track B1 — Food–Energy–Water Nexus Integrated resource models, system indicators and cross-sector optimization
Track B2 — Circular Bioresources Residue valorization, renewable materials and closed-loop agri-food processes
Track B3 — Climate Adaptation Rural risk assessment, adaptive pathways and nature-based interventions
Track B4 — Landscape Resilience Watershed restoration, ecosystem services and spatial planning approaches
Lunch Break 60 minutes
Conference panel
Evidence, Reproducibility and Responsible Environmental Metrics
Panel discussion on transparent reporting, field-data quality, model validation, life-cycle boundaries and responsible comparison of environmental performance indicators.
Short Break 15 minutes
Conference highlights
Selected Paper Presentations and Poster Spotlight
Short presentations from highly rated submissions and poster finalists, followed by focused questions on research design, transferability and implementation potential.
Closing ceremony
Scientific Summary, Awards and IC-AEN Closing Remarks
Best Paper and Best Poster recognition, final conclusions from the scientific committee, publication guidance and announcement of future IC-AEN activities.