Program

The programme for ISWA 2026 is provisional and subject to change. It is intended to give you a first impression and help you understand what to expect when registering.

We are currently working at full speed on the programme and will update it regularly with more details. The table below provides an overview of the conference schedule. Please note:
•    Wednesday afternoon is organized by the Cecchini Institute.
•    Thursday includes a keynote in collaboration between ISWA and AKAL, as well as the general assemblies of IAWA, the AKAL board meeting in the late morning, and the conference dinner in the evening.
•    Friday consists of excursions, with full details available on this website.

Time

Tuesday 07 July

Time

Wednesday 08 July

Time

Thursday 09 July

Friday 10 July

8:00 - 9:00

Registration and Coffee

08:30 - 10:00

Parallel Sessions

08:30 - 10:00

Parallel Sessions

Excursions - see separate programme

9:00 - 09:30Welcome and Introduction
09:30 - 10:45Opening Keynote Teatske Bakker on work in agriculture and disciplinary lacunes
10:45 - 11:15Coffee Break10:00 - 10:30Coffee Break10:00 - 10:30Coffee Break
11:15 - 12:15Parallel Sessions10:30 - 12:00Parallel Sessions10:30 - 12:00general assembly IAWA  / board meeting AKAL
12:15 - 13:30Lunch12:00 - 13:30Lunch12:00 - 13:30Lunch
13:30 - 15:00Parallel Sessions13:30 -14:00Welcome and Introduction Annual Event of the Cecchini Institute13:30 -14:30Joint Keynote Oliver Straeter (AKAL) and ISWA
14:00 - 14:45Keynote Eva-Marie Meemken on Decent Work14:45 - 15:45Parallel Sessions
15:00 - 15:30Coffee Break14:45 - 15:45Coffee Break15:45 - 16:15Coffee Break
15:30 - 16:30Parallel Sessions15:45 - 17:00Workshops16:15 - 16:45AKAL Award ceremony
16:45 - 18:00Panel Discussion Women Farmers17:15 - 18:00Panel Discussion16:45 - 17:45Special Event IAWA 10th anniversary
18:00 - 20:00Apéro18:00 - 20:00Apéro19:00 - 22:00Conference Dinner