Institute of Agricultural Economics Belgrade
Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Development VII
The conference "Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Development VII" represents an international platform for the exchange of contemporary scientific knowledge, innovative approaches, and practical solutions in agribusiness, biotechnology, rural development, and the digital transformation of agriculture. Its goal is to connect the academic community, researchers, policymakers, and business stakeholders in order to advance sustainable agricultural and rural development models aligned with global challenges and technological progress.
Special emphasis is placed on interdisciplinary approaches, international cooperation, strengthening the competitiveness of the agricultural sector, applying new technologies, and creating strategic directions for the sustainable future of rural communities and agriculture.
Information on co-organizers, partner institutions, and collaborating organizations will be announced in future notices and the final conference program.
April 25, 2026 – First Announcement
June 15, 2026 – Second Announcement
September 15, 2026 – Paper Submission Deadline
September 31, 2026 – Paper Acceptance Decision
November 31, 2026 – Final Program
December 11, 2026 – First Conference Day
December 12, 2026 – Second Conference Day
The conference gathers researchers, experts, decision-makers, and institutional representatives to exchange scientific results and practical solutions through the following sections:
Agribusiness
Agricultural economics, markets, competitiveness, value chains, and sustainable management.
Biotechnology
Innovations, production systems, resources, and sustainable application of new technologies.
Revitalization of Rural Areas
Revitalization of rural areas, diversification of activities, and local development.
Digitalization in Agriculture
Digital agriculture, smart farms, sensors, AI, and decision-support systems.
The conference will feature invited lectures by distinguished national and international experts in agribusiness, biotechnology, rural revitalization, and agricultural digitalization, aimed at presenting contemporary trends, research directions, and strategic development policies.
The detailed composition of the Organizing and Scientific Committees, including national and international members, will be published in the final program and future announcements.
For paper submissions and additional inquiries, please use the official conference e-mail.
Institute of Agricultural Economics, Belgrade
Volgina 15, 11060 Belgrade, Republic of Serbia
Phone/Fax: +381(0)11 6972858
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Web: iep.bg.ac.rs
Paper Submission E-mail
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Please specify the conference section in the e-mail subject line.
The registration fee is 12,000 RSD for domestic and regional participants, and €100 for international participants. The fee includes conference proceedings with accompanying materials, refreshments, and catering during the conference. Payments must be made through the institutional account of the authors' organization, not from private personal accounts.
Registration Payment Details
Recipient: Institute of Agricultural Economics, Volgina 15, 11060 Belgrade, Republic of Serbia
Bank Account Number: 170-3550-34, UniCredit Bank
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