Europe's 3rd Carbon Farming Summit 2026: Padua, Italy - Mar 2026

📅 17 to 19 March 2026 | 📍 Padua, Italy | 🏷️ conference

The 3rd European Carbon Farming Summit 2026 stands as Europe's premier gathering for advancing regenerative agriculture and low-carbon farming innovations, perfectly suited for permaculture practitioners, policymakers, farmers, and sustainability experts. Taking place March 17-19, 2026, at the Padova Congress Centre in Padua, Italy, this summit unites researchers, NGOs, land managers, and carbon project developers to forge pathways for scalable climate solutions in agrifood systems. Attendees will delve into cutting-edge topics like soil carbon sequestration, regenerative practices such as cover cropping and agroforestry, and policy mechanisms for profitable sustainable farming—directly aligning with permaculture's emphasis on mimicking natural ecosystems for resilience. Expect keynote speeches, panel discussions, and workshops on innovations in soil health monitoring, biodiversity enhancement, and integrating permaculture designs into commercial operations. Organized by SAE Innova, SOILL-Startup, Climate-KIC, EIT Food, and supported by Confagriculture Veneto, it builds on the 2025 Dublin success, offering networking with influential stakeholders. While tickets aren't yet available, registering interest ensures early access. For permaculture practitioners, the summit's immense value lies in bridging grassroots techniques with large-scale implementation, providing evidence-based strategies to certify carbon credits, access funding, and influence EU policies on organic farming and agroecology. Participants gain actionable insights, new collaborations, and tools to amplify their farms' environmental impact, making it a must-attend for those committed to regenerative futures.