On 5 May, we will gather at ISTAT Main Hall in Rome for a key event of the Excalibur project: the final conference “Exciting Bioinoculants, Lasting Legacy on Soil”. This public event is designed to share the latest advancements in our research on the use of bioinoculants in agriculture and their long-term impact on soil health.
Throughout the day, we will be joined by collaborators who have contributed to the development of this study, sharing their expertise and knowledge.
Below, we present the agenda for the day, offering a unique opportunity to learn and discuss the future of sustainable agriculture.
| Timing | Subject | Presenter |
| 9:00 – 9:30 | Opening registration | |
| 9:30 – 9:45 | Welcome | ISTAT and CREA authorities (TBD) |
| 9:45 – 10:00 | Introduction & Mentimeter questionnaire | Stefano Mocali (CREA) |
| 10:00 – 10:30 | Overview of EXCALIBUR highlights | Stefano Mocali (CREA) |
| 10:30 – 11:00 | Microbial inoculants research in agriculture | Eligio Malusà (INHORT) |
| 11:00 – 11:15 | Break | |
| 11:15 – 11:45 | Regulatory framework | Alessandra Trinchera (CREA) |
| 11:45 – 12:45 | Main outcomes: from lab to field | Nikolay Vassilev (UGR), Maria Grazia Tommasini (RINOVA), Gabriele Berg (TUGRAZ), Arjen Bjere (NIOO-KNAW) |
| 12:45 – 13:15 | Innovative kits and tools for supporting the application of the bioproducts | Loredana Canfora, Corrado Costa (CREA) |
| 13:15 – 14:45 | Lunch at “Restaurant La Gallina Bianca” Via Antonio Rosmini, 9, 00184 Roma RM, Italien | |
| 14:45-15:45 | Round table “Multifunctionality of soil biodiversity” | Invited science & project representatives to be confirmed |
| 15:45-16:45 | Final discussion and conclusion |
If you would like to attend in person, please register by completing this form: registration form
For those unable to attend in person, the conference will be available remotely via Teams.
How to Get to ISTAT Main Hall (5 May 2025)
If you are travelling from Roma Termini, follow these directions:
