IFPRI is participating in the 30th Annual International Consortium on Applied Bioeconomy Research (ICABR) Conference on July 7–10, 2026, in Ravello, Italy.
The 30th Annual ICABR conference brings together leading minds to explore innovation, policy, and progress in biotechnology and agricultural development. Featuring keynote addresses from global experts, including Nobel Laureate Dr. Riccardo Valentini and thought leaders from institutions such as IFPRI, Wageningen University, and Carnegie Sciences, the conference will also host panels on pressing topics like scientific integrity, funding R&D, and international treaty frameworks. Researchers and practitioners are invited to submit abstracts aligned with three core themes: Innovation at Work, Challenges Facing Innovative Research, and Opportunities for Improving Innovation.
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July 8, 2026
P3s – Public, Private, and Philanthropic Contributions to the Bioeconomy – Moderated Panel | Auditorium | 9:00am – 10:00am (Europe/Rome)
- Panelist: Johan Swinnen, Director General, IFPRI
July 9, 2026
Counting What Counts: Advancing True Cost Accounting for Agrifood Systems | Evenson Room | 8:30am – 10:00am (Europe/Rome)
- Chair and Presentation: The True Costs of Banana Production in Columbia: Carlo Azzarri, Senior Research Fellow, IFPRI
- The True Costs of Banana Production in Columbia: Kristin Davis, Senior Research Fellow, IFPRI
The Evolving Role of Public Good Research in Global Food Systems | Auditorium | 10:30am- 12:00pm (Europe/Rome)
- International Public Good Policy Research in Growing National and Regional Capacities: Johan Swinnen, Director General, IFPRI
July 10, 2026
Circular Bioeconomy | Evenson Room | 10:30am- 12:00pm (Europe/Rome)
- Can Food Systems Become “Circular”?: Will Martin, Research Fellow Emeritus, IFPRI