On 5 and 6th February, 2026, the AgroGeo 2026 conference took place at Técnico Lisboa, with the support of CERENA. This conference, chaired by João Narciso, focused on showcasing recent advances in AgroGeophysics.
The opening ceremony started with Maria João Pereira, head of DER (Department of Energy and Mineral Resources of Instituto Superior Técnico), highlighting the period of rainstorms Portugal faced and the urgency of understanding how water infiltrates the soil, fully showing the relevance of this conference in our world, currently fighting climate change. Leonardo Azevedo, head of CERENA, accentuated how this conference fully aligns with CERENA’s strategic plan. These were two days filled with inspiring talks about the participants’ current research and their search for innovative solutions to agricultural and geophysical problems. We highlight CERENA’s member, Maria Paula Mendes, who presented a case study that took place in Principe Real for the construction of a building with underground levels that might compromise the ground floor flow. Besides the talks, the participants attended two workshops focused on cutting-edge technology of geophysical methods applied to agriculture and the soil-water-plant system. We can’t wait to meet again!
