Programme

The EFI Mediterranean Network Forum 2026 takes place over five days to allow researchers, policymakers, and practitioners to meet in person, foster new collaborations, and work together for or healthy and resilient Mediterranean forests.

The EFI Mediterranean Network Forum 2026 opens on Monday 23 March with a plenary session and networking activities hosted at the Botanical Garden of the University of Valencia. Scientific and interactive sessions are held at the Valencia Polytechnic University, with Tuesday dedicated to discussion on three main themes for the Mediterranean network, while Wednesday is a truly participatory day, with a hackathon inviting collaboration and innovation on topics of focus, and a session placing the spotlight on young researchers and experts. On Thursday, a choice of field visits gives participants a practical insight into the focus topics, exploring nearby Mediterranean landscapes and discussing with local stakeholders. Finally, we return to the Botanical Gardens for a workshop and the event closing session on Friday.

A novelty for this edition is the introduction of thematic days, and in 2026 the theme is Carob (Ceratonia siliqua). The programme kicks off with a dedicated hackathon on Wednesday, followed by field and industry visits, and concludes on Friday with discussion and group work.

A full detailed programme will be made available soon!