Programme of the 16°th Edition of the 2026 Festival
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Programme
16°th Edition of the Cerealia Festival 2026
ROME
LAZIO
APULIA
SICILY
LOMBARDY
BASILICATA
CALABRIA
CAMPANIA
EMILIA-ROMAGNA
PIEDMONT
SARDINIA
OCTOBER 2026
October 30th
in via di definizione Tradition, research, sustainability, and the circular economy for cereal supply chains
in via di definizione Tradition, research, sustainability, and the circular economy for cereal supply chains
Rome
Sede centrale CREA, Piazza della Navicella
Scientific meeting. Program currently being finalized.Organized by CREA IT Rome.
October 30th
19:00 Cooking Beyond Borders: Catalonia, World Region of Gastronomy 2025
19:00 Cooking Beyond Borders: Catalonia, World Region of Gastronomy 2025
Roma
Centro socio-culturale Colonna | vicolo del Burrò 160-161A
A workshop, exhibition, tasting session, and storytelling event bridging Italy and Catalonia*The Book of Sent Soví* – The Iberian roots of the Mediterranean diet. Presentation of the Catalan gastronomy treatise translated by Giuseppe Nocca and curated by Tiziana Briguglio, featuring Joan Santanach (Professor of Catalan Philology at the University of Barcelona and editor of the Catalan edition of the *Llibre de Sent Soví* published by Editorial Barcino; an expert in medieval literature and cultural transmission, he has edited numerous critical editions of early Catalan texts); screening of the winning films from IGCAT’s Food Film Menu 2025–2026; - Opening of the photography exhibition *Dones i Muntanyes en moviment*, curated by Federica Ravera (Universitat de Vic – Universitat Central de Catalunya, Universitat de Girona), with photographs by David Tarrasón i Cerdá. Exhibition design by Teresa Mancini and Riccardo Cattani (Bycam / M.Th.I. ETS). The exhibition will be open to visitors during the Center's operating hours until November 15th.Organized by the Agroalimentare in Rosa association, in collaboration with the Catalan Community in Rome, the M.Th.I. ETS cultural association, and the Colonna Socio-Cultural Center APS, in partnership with the Delegation of the Government of Catalonia (Spain) and IGCAT.
October 29th
9:30 - 14:00 Pastures and Shepherds: From Myth to Industry 4.0 - The evolution of extensive livestock farming amidst the ecological and digital transitions
9:30 - 14:00 Pastures and Shepherds: From Myth to Industry 4.0 - The evolution of extensive livestock farming amidst the ecological and digital transitions
Rome
Confagricoltura | Corso Vittorio Emanuele II, 101
Conference. Opening remarks: Cesare Soldi (Member of the Executive Board, Confagricoltura), Andrea Sonnino (President, FIDAF), Alessandra de Seneen (Secretary General, INSOR). - Speakers: Roberto Reali (CNR), The relationship between agriculture, livestock farming, and community resources: the minor *tratturi* (drovers' roads) of Southern Lazio - Giovanni Cannata (Special Commissioner Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park), Pasture management in protected areas - Luigi Ledda (Polytechnic University of Marche / CONAF Councilor), Smart technologies for sustainable Mediterranean pasture-based livestock systems - Angela Saba (Head of Sheep and Goat Sector / President, National Federation of Sheep and Goat Farmers, Confagricoltura), Pastoralism: an ancient profession looking to the future—what are the prospects for new generations? - Vincenzo Landi (University of Bari, possibly remote), From pasture to data: genomics and digital technologies for the future of pastoralism - Gregorio Velasco Gil (Coordinator of the Pastoralist Knowledge Hub, FAO), International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists
Stefano Farris (University of Milan, DeFENS Department), Valorizing raw sheep's wool: opportunities and prospects for a sustainable supply chain - Andrea Monaco (ISPRA, Department for Environmental Monitoring and Protection and Biodiversity Conservation), How the relationship between agro-silvo-pastoral activities and wildlife has changed from the post-war period to the present - Laia Batalla (Head of the *Escola de Pastors i Pastores de Catalunya*), Pastoralism in the Spanish region of Catalonia - Moderator: Tiziana Briguglio (Vice President, ARGA Lazio / President, Agroalimentare in rosa).CONAF accreditation has been requested.Organized by INSOR and FIDAF, in partnership with Confagricoltura, Agroalimentare in rosa, CONAF, ARGA Lazio, FOSAN, and the cultural association M.Th.I. ETS. With the participation of the FAO.
Stefano Farris (University of Milan, DeFENS Department), Valorizing raw sheep's wool: opportunities and prospects for a sustainable supply chain - Andrea Monaco (ISPRA, Department for Environmental Monitoring and Protection and Biodiversity Conservation), How the relationship between agro-silvo-pastoral activities and wildlife has changed from the post-war period to the present - Laia Batalla (Head of the *Escola de Pastors i Pastores de Catalunya*), Pastoralism in the Spanish region of Catalonia - Moderator: Tiziana Briguglio (Vice President, ARGA Lazio / President, Agroalimentare in rosa).CONAF accreditation has been requested.Organized by INSOR and FIDAF, in partnership with Confagricoltura, Agroalimentare in rosa, CONAF, ARGA Lazio, FOSAN, and the cultural association M.Th.I. ETS. With the participation of the FAO.
October 17th
17:30 From the Physiology of Taste by Jean-Anthelme Brillat-Savarin to the Food Film IGCAT Menu
17:30 From the Physiology of Taste by Jean-Anthelme Brillat-Savarin to the Food Film IGCAT Menu
Roma
Centro socio-culturale Colonna | vicolo del Burrò 160-161A
An event dedicated to food and taste education, marking the bicentenary of the death of the famous treatise's author. The program focuses on Italian cuisine as UNESCO-recognized heritage and includes a screening of award-winning videos from IGCAT’s "Food Film Menù 2026."Speakers: Ernesto di Renzo (Roma Tor Vergata University), Andrea Costa (President, Centro Colonna APS), Tiziana Briguglio (President, Agroalimentare in rosa), and Paola Sarcina (President, M.Th.I. ETS). Readings by actor Tomaso Thellung.Organized by the cultural associations M.Th.I. ETS, Agroalimentare in rosa, and Centro socio-culturale Colonna APS, in partnership with IGCAT and the Rome Food Council*.
October 11th
15:00 - 18:00 MINDtheFOOD© project - Mother Earth and her seeds
15:00 - 18:00 MINDtheFOOD© project - Mother Earth and her seeds
Rome
Circo Massimo - kids area
Cerealia for #FAO - FAO 2° Global Exhibition `From Seeds to Foods”A participatory food design installation and workshop for families in the Kids' area, dedicated to discovering the varieties, properties, and uses of seeds and legumes. Activity led by Ivana Carmen Mottola (Concept & Food Designer), in collaboration with Paola Sarcina and Aziza Essalek (M.Th.I. ETS).Organized by the cultural association M.Th.I. ETS.
October 10th
10:00-13:00 MINDtheFOOD© project - Mother Earth and her seeds
10:00-13:00 MINDtheFOOD© project - Mother Earth and her seeds
Rome
Circo Massimo - kids area
Cerealia for #FAO - FAO 2° Global Exhibition `From Seeds to Foods”A participatory food design installation/workshop for families in the Kids' area, dedicated to discovering the varieties, properties, and uses of seeds and legumes. Activity led by Ivana Carmen Mottola (concept & food designer), in collaboration with Paola Sarcina and Aziza Essalek (M.Th.I. ETS).Organized by the cultural association M.Th.I. ETS.
October 9th
11:30 From seed to table: flavors of lower Lazio, women's traditions, and sustainable cuisine.
11:30 From seed to table: flavors of lower Lazio, women's traditions, and sustainable cuisine.
Rome
Circo Massimo
Cerealia for #FAO - FAO 2° Global Exhibition `From Seeds to Foods”A cooking demonstration by Paolina Salzillo—a chef from Sermoneta and a "Lady Chef" of the Lazio region—who serves as a guardian of the Pontine area's culinary traditions. Joining her are Tiziana Briguglio (agri-food journalist and president of *Agroalimentare in rosa*) and Giuseppina Giovannoli (Mayor of Sermoneta). This cooking workshop focuses on the gastronomic heritage of Sermoneta and the Pontine region, highlighting the connections between local produce, agricultural history, centuries-old recipes, and the mindful use of ingredients. Through the preparation and storytelling behind dishes inspired by local cuisine, Paolina Salzillo will illustrate how culinary knowledge passed down through generations can serve as a tool for showcasing the territory, fostering food education, combating waste, and promoting more sustainable consumption patterns.Organized by Agroalimentare in rosa, in collaboration with the Municipality of Sermoneta
October 2nd
17:30 An Encounter with Catalan Poetry
17:30 An Encounter with Catalan Poetry
Rome
Centro socio-culturale Colonna APS, vicolo del Burrò 160/161A
Presentation of the AISC "Giovani" (Youth) project—which promotes the translation of Catalan poetry—featuring readings from one of the published volumes. Speakers: Letizia Staccioli (Catalan studies scholar, co-founder of the Cerealia Festival), Paola Sarcina (Director of the Cerealia Festival), Gherardo Dino Ruggiero (actor), and Andrea Costa (President of the Colonna APS socio-cultural center). Organized by the cultural associations M.Th.I. ETS, Agroalimentare in rosa, and the Colonna APS socio-cultural center, in collaboration with AISC (Italian Association of Catalan Studies).
SEPTEMBER 2026
September 20th
10:00 Botanical-cultural visit to the EcoCharityGarden (ECG)
10:00 Botanical-cultural visit to the EcoCharityGarden (ECG)
Roma
Casa Generalizia delle Suore della Carità di S. Giovanna Antida | Via della Greca, 11
An “eco-botanical” tour of the large park—featuring remarkable trees of significant interest from various perspectives—led and narrated by botanist Ugo Laneri. The route covers approximately 1 km and is mostly flat, with only short uphill sections. Organized by M.Th.I. ETS in collaboration with Eco-Charity – Motherhouse of the Sisters of Charity of St. Jeanne-Antide. Participation: groups limited to 30 people; headsets provided. Event with a requested contribution.
September 20th
10:30 The Roman Countryside: the Aqueduct Park and the ancient transhumance routes along the Via Latina and the Via Castrimeniense.
10:30 The Roman Countryside: the Aqueduct Park and the ancient transhumance routes along the Via Latina and the Via Castrimeniense.
Rome
Parco degli Acquedotti
An archaeological and nature walk led by Michele Alfonsi (President of Cultura Mediterranea) to discover the sites associated with transhumance in Parco degli Acquedotti, exploring myths, legends, historical accounts, and folk traditions.Organized by the Cultura Mediterranea association – for participation details: 338/3114870.
September 19th
10:00 Botanical-cultural visit to the EcoCharityGarden (ECG)
10:00 Botanical-cultural visit to the EcoCharityGarden (ECG)
Roma
Casa Generalizia delle Suore della Carità di S. Giovanna Antida | Via della Greca, 11
An “eco-botanical” tour of the large park—featuring remarkable trees of significant interest from various perspectives—led and narrated by botanist Ugo Laneri. The route covers approximately 1 km and is mostly flat, with only short uphill sections. Organized by M.Th.I. ETS in collaboration with Eco-Charity – Motherhouse of the Sisters of Charity of St. Jeanne-Antide. Participation: groups limited to 30 people; headsets provided. Event with a requested contribution.
September 18th
17:30 A hundred little-known farmhouses around Rome
17:30 A hundred little-known farmhouses around Rome
Rome
Centro socio-culturale Colonna | vicolo del Burrò 160-161A
Presentation of the book by Luigi Cherubini (Nep Edizioni, 2026) on the farmhouses of the Roman countryside. A guide rich in information, illustrations, maps, and itineraries designed to help people discover and appreciate these rural buildings. Participate and speak alongside the author: Andrea Costa (President, Centro Colonna APS), Tiziana Briguglio (President, Agroalimentare in Rosa), and Paola Sarcina (President, M.Th.I. ETS). Organized by M.Th.I. ETS, Centro Socio-Culturale Colonna APS, and Agroalimentare in Rosa.
OCTOBER 2026
October 24th
9:30 Cura Olive Groves – rural landscape, culture, and health
9:30 Cura Olive Groves – rural landscape, culture, and health
Collevecchio
Convento Sant’Andrea
An immersive walk through an olive grove: experience "Uliveti di Cura" by strolling amidst magnificent olive groves in a setting where the rural landscape takes on a sacred quality—one born of the interplay between historical-cultural heritage, nature, and community. The experience concludes with a guided tasting of Sabina olive oil.Organized by Silvia Sfrecola Romani (UlivetidiCura), the M.Th.I. ETS cultural association, the Municipality of Collevecchio, and the Sant’Andrea Convent.
October 23rd
15:00 Cura olive groves. The landscape that heals: scientific evidence from the walk in the olive groves
15:00 Cura olive groves. The landscape that heals: scientific evidence from the walk in the olive groves
Collevecchio
Sala delle culture Fons Rademakers, Parco Giacomo Matteotti - via Roma
Public conference presenting the research findings. Opening remarks: Federico Vittori, Mayor of Collevecchio; Vanni Resta, Councilor, Municipality of Collevecchio; Luigi Centauri, President of CAPOL (Olive Oil Tasting and Production Center, Latina). – Speakers: Silvia Sfrecola Romani, art historian, museologist, and cultural heritage educator / creator of *Uliveti di cura* (Healing Olive Groves); Cristina Civitani, biologist / scientific lead for *Uliveti di cura*; Gabriele Coppa, Director General of Regina Apostolorum Hospital and Città di Aprilia Hospital; Alessandro Comandini, oncologist and expert in integrative medicine and neuroaesthetics; Amedeo Cacciotti Delegate ANGLAT; Renato Bernardi, chef and global ambassador of the Mediterranean Diet. – Closing remarks: Paola Sarcina, Director of the Cerealia Festival / President of M.Th.I. ETS. - 18:30 | Historic Center: Heritage walk through the historic center – Led by Gianluca Di Mario and Alessio De Santis. Learn to read the landscape and rediscover a territory where culture, history, traditions, and collective identity form a heritage to be known and recognized, inhabited and preserved. – Organized by Silvia Sfrecola Romani (*Uliveti di cura*) and the cultural association M.Th.I. ETS, under the patronage of the Municipality of Collevecchio; special thanks to the Sant’Andrea Convent for their collaboration.
October 17
17:30 Transhumance: The Contemporary Value of a Historical Heritage
17:30 Transhumance: The Contemporary Value of a Historical Heritage
Tarquinia
SALA SACCHETTI DI PALAZZO DEI PRIORI, via dell’Archetto, 4
Speakers: ANDREA ANDREANI, Councilor for Productive Activities and Craftsmanship, Municipality of Tarquinia; CLAUDIA PAPALINI, Vice President, La Lestra” Association; ALESSANDRA SILEONI, President, STAS. Presenters: GIOVANNI CHIATTI, President of the National Veterinary Commission, FITETREC ANTE – “Holy Sheep, Guide Me”; VITTORIA TASSONI, Chef, Slow Food Lazio Alliance – “Transhumance on the Plate: Stories, Flavors, and Traditions. Followed by a tasting of transhumance-inspired flavors.
SEPTEMBER 2026
September 18th
10:30 Transhumance: the contemporary value of a historical heritage
10:30 Transhumance: the contemporary value of a historical heritage
Tarquinia
Municipal Library, via Umberto 1°, 32
Conference dedicated to transhumance as historical heritage, a practice defining identity, and a contemporary challenge.Welcome remarks: Francesco Sposetti (Mayor of Tarquinia); Francesco di Gennaro (Archaeologist) – *Pecunia*: a primordial engine of human communities; Andrea Staffa (Archaeologist) – Transhumance in the Classical, Medieval, and Modern eras; Riccardo Primi (UNITUS) – The current crisis in pastoralism: structural challenges and new opportunities for sustainable development; Claudio Di Giovannantonio (Arsial) – The role of regional and local institutions in protecting pastures, enhancing historical routes, and supporting pastoral communities; Franco Amadio (FITETREC-ANTE) – Examples of trail enhancement according to the Italian Equestrian Tourism Federation. Moderator: Alessandra Sileoni (STAS).Organized by the "La Lestra" cultural association in collaboration with the Municipality of Tarquinia and the Tarquinia Association for Art and History.
September 12th
18:00 Opening eventi
18:00 Opening eventi
Frascati - Villa Falconieri, Accademia Vivarium novum
Viale Borromini 5
Greetings from Luigi Miraglia (President, Accademia Vivarium Novum) and Adriano Rossi (President, ISMEO) -
Roundtable: Culture for people, the planet, and the creation of shared partnerships. The cultural dimension of Euro-Mediterranean dialogue - Speakers: Luca Bellizzi (Delegate of the Government of Catalonia), Antonino Marcellino (Head of the Secretariat of Undersecretary of State Pietro Cannella, MiC), Counselor Lara Lanzarini (Head of Office IX – Territorial Diplomacy and International Exhibitions, Directorate General for Growth and Export Promotion – MAECI), Halim Sbai (founder and artistic director Festival Zamane - director Joudour Sahara Music Program a M’Hamid El Ghizlane), Emilio Cabasino (former Technical Cooperation Officer, AICS-MAECI), Salvatore Morra (Music Consultant, ISMEO). Moderator: Paola Sarcina (Director, Cerealia Festival) - Cerealia Festival 2026 awards - Concert “Mediterranean contamination”: Amine Ezzazzouli (vocals and percussion) and the “Flamenco Nuestro” ensemble, featuring Davide Cervellino (flamenco guitar), Domenico Picciani (flute), and Saverio Orlando (electric guitar) - Organized by M.Th.I. ETS, in collaboration with ISMEO and Accademia Vivarium Novum, under the patronage of the Delegation of the Government of the Spanish Region of Catalonia
Roundtable: Culture for people, the planet, and the creation of shared partnerships. The cultural dimension of Euro-Mediterranean dialogue - Speakers: Luca Bellizzi (Delegate of the Government of Catalonia), Antonino Marcellino (Head of the Secretariat of Undersecretary of State Pietro Cannella, MiC), Counselor Lara Lanzarini (Head of Office IX – Territorial Diplomacy and International Exhibitions, Directorate General for Growth and Export Promotion – MAECI), Halim Sbai (founder and artistic director Festival Zamane - director Joudour Sahara Music Program a M’Hamid El Ghizlane), Emilio Cabasino (former Technical Cooperation Officer, AICS-MAECI), Salvatore Morra (Music Consultant, ISMEO). Moderator: Paola Sarcina (Director, Cerealia Festival) - Cerealia Festival 2026 awards - Concert “Mediterranean contamination”: Amine Ezzazzouli (vocals and percussion) and the “Flamenco Nuestro” ensemble, featuring Davide Cervellino (flamenco guitar), Domenico Picciani (flute), and Saverio Orlando (electric guitar) - Organized by M.Th.I. ETS, in collaboration with ISMEO and Accademia Vivarium Novum, under the patronage of the Delegation of the Government of the Spanish Region of Catalonia
OCTOBER 2026
October 22nd
11:00 Beyond taste: table grapes—health and research
11:00 Beyond taste: table grapes—health and research
Bari
Fiera del Levante
Roundtable discussion with industry experts. Program currently being finalized.Organized by CREA-VE (Turi) for the Table Grape Conference.
October 18th
10:30 - 13.30 Pastoralism in the territories of Alta Murgia Park and Murgeopark
10:30 - 13.30 Pastoralism in the territories of Alta Murgia Park and Murgeopark
Gravina in Puglia (BA)
Masseria Recupa di Scardinale
Welcome and tour of the monumental trees on the *masseria* (farm estate) grounds. Conference in the museum hall of Masseria Recupa. Welcome remarks and introduction – Vincenzo Coppa, President of Laverdevia. Featuring Nicola Loizzo, Commissioner of the Alta Murgia National Park (Murgeopark). Summary of insights from Saturday’s round-table discussion. Letizia Bindi, Full Professor at the University of Molise (Biocult Research Center) – Guardians of the Future: pastoralism, land stewardship, and biocultural heritage. Elena Ciani (Full Professor) and Isabella Pisano (Associate Professor), University of Bari (Department of Biosciences, Biotechnologies and Environment) – From Wool to Territory: biodiversity, innovation, and community for a new economy in Murgia pastoral systems; Marcello Mastrorilli, Accademia dei Georgofili (Southeast Section) – Murgia Pastures; Laura D’Andrea, Senior Researcher at CREA AA, Bari – Traces of Shepherds in the Landscape: the Gargano case study; Elisabetta Lupotto, former Senior Researcher at CREA and member of the Cerealia Scientific Committee – Climate Change, Pastoralism, and Migration: the case of the Western Walser.Organized by the LaverdeVia Association in collaboration with CREA AA (Bari), under the patronage of the Alta Murgia UNESCO Global Geopark*
October 17th
14:00 Pastoralism in the territories of Alta Murgia Park and Murgeopark
14:00 Pastoralism in the territories of Alta Murgia Park and Murgeopark
Gravina in Puglia (BA)
Masseria Recupa di Scardinale
Rocco Sorino (Adjunct Professor, University of Bari Aldo Moro) – The Shepherd: A Biodiversity Engineer
14:00 | Round Table: Pastoralism Today – Issues and Reflections on the Future of Communities and Territories. Introduced and moderated by Elena Ciani, Full Professor at the Department of Biosciences, Biotechnologies and Environment, University of Bari. Featuring contributions from: Isabella Pisano, Associate Professor, University of Bari – Wool and the Circular Bioeconomy: New Paths to Sustainability for Pastoralism; Vincenzo Landi, Associate Professor, University of Bari – Sheep Breeds of the Alta Murgia: From Genetic Biodiversity to the Future of Livestock Farming; Filippo Clemente, Entrepreneur and Founder of the *Pecore Attive* Association; Gaetano Mastrogiacomo, Livestock Entrepreneur – Gravina in Puglia; Maria Antonietta Scalera, Livestock Entrepreneur – Altamura; Luigi Tedone, Associate Professor – DISSPA Department, University of Bari.
18:30 | Aperitif, music, and poetry readings themed around shepherds.Organized by the *LaverdeVia* association in collaboration with CREA AA (Bari), under the patronage of the Alta Murgia UNESCO Geopark*.
14:00 | Round Table: Pastoralism Today – Issues and Reflections on the Future of Communities and Territories. Introduced and moderated by Elena Ciani, Full Professor at the Department of Biosciences, Biotechnologies and Environment, University of Bari. Featuring contributions from: Isabella Pisano, Associate Professor, University of Bari – Wool and the Circular Bioeconomy: New Paths to Sustainability for Pastoralism; Vincenzo Landi, Associate Professor, University of Bari – Sheep Breeds of the Alta Murgia: From Genetic Biodiversity to the Future of Livestock Farming; Filippo Clemente, Entrepreneur and Founder of the *Pecore Attive* Association; Gaetano Mastrogiacomo, Livestock Entrepreneur – Gravina in Puglia; Maria Antonietta Scalera, Livestock Entrepreneur – Altamura; Luigi Tedone, Associate Professor – DISSPA Department, University of Bari.
18:30 | Aperitif, music, and poetry readings themed around shepherds.Organized by the *LaverdeVia* association in collaboration with CREA AA (Bari), under the patronage of the Alta Murgia UNESCO Geopark*.
SEPTEMBER 2026
September 25th
10:00 Inside every grape: a concentration of health.
10:00 Inside every grape: a concentration of health.
Bari
Sede CREA
Talks and demonstrations on table grape research findings for the production supply chain. An event held as part of European Researchers' Night. Speakers: Rosa Anna Milella (CREA, VE Turi, Bari), Marcello Mastrorilli (formerly of CREA, Bari). Organized by CREA VE, Turi (Bari), under the patronage of the Municipality of Bari*
September 20th
16:00 I Sapori del Grano
16:00 I Sapori del Grano
Gioia del Colle
Tenute D’Onghia, Strada Vicinale S. Pietro 300/C
Guided tour of the estate, beekeeping workshop, Holy Mass, and a social gathering.Organized by the L’Albero Verde della Vita Association.
September 19th
17:00 I Sapori del Grano
17:00 I Sapori del Grano
Gioia del Colle
Ex LUM | Via Paolo Cassano 7
From field to table: the wheat that unites. Wheat, pastures, and biodiversity: the wholesome supply chains that nourish the local area – Conference. Confirmed speakers: Giovanni Mastrangelo (Mayor of Gioia del Colle), Tebaldo Vinciguerra (Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development), Marco Marchetti (Sapienza University of Rome), Elda Perlino (Councillor for Climate, Ecological Transition, and the Environment, Municipality of Bari), Gianluigi Cesari (Researcher at the Mediterranean Agronomic Institute – I.A.M.B.), Salvatore Claps (Director of CREA – Animal Production and Aquaculture); moderated by Mariagrazia Mazzaraco (journalist, Liaison for the PATH – Pontifical Academy of Theology, and External Relations Delegate for L’Albero Verde della Vita).Organized by the L’Albero Verde della Vita association.
September 18th
17:00 I Sapori del Grano
17:00 I Sapori del Grano
Gioia del Colle
Ex LUM | Via Paolo Cassano 7
Bread, Peace, and Land: Wheat, Food Security, and Integral Ecology in the Mediterranean – Conference. Confirmed speakers: Francesco Ventola (Member of the Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development, European Parliament), Giovanni Mastrangelo (Mayor of Gioia del Colle), Domenico Ventrella (Senior Researcher and Site Manager, Agriculture and Environment Research Centre – Council for Agricultural Research and Economics), Gennaro Sicolo (President of CIA Puglia, National Vice President of CIA Agricoltori Italiani), Mariangela Netti (Regional Deputy Head of Coldiretti Donne Puglia), and Mariagrazia Mazzaraco (Journalist, Liaison for the Pontifical Academy of Theology [PATH], External Relations Delegate, and President of L’Albero Verde della Vita).Organized by the L’Albero Verde della Vita Association.
OCTOBER 2026
October 30th
10:00 "Shepherds of Sicily" – Research, sustainability, and rural development
10:00 "Shepherds of Sicily" – Research, sustainability, and rural development
Palermo
Dipartimento SAAF - Università degli Studi di Palermo
A meeting dedicated to dialogue among universities, the scientific community, industry professionals, and local communities(program currently being finalized)Organized by the association Comeunamarea ETS
October 23rd
da definire "Shepherds of Sicily" – Bread: the food of shepherds
da definire "Shepherds of Sicily" – Bread: the food of shepherds
Palermo
Museo Etnografico "G. Pitrè" o Museo Archeologico Regionale "A. Salinas"
A historical-anthropological journey exploring the traditional bread associated with the daily lives of Sicilian shepherds and farmers, led by Giuseppe Russo (Gian Pietro Ballatore Research Consortium).Organized by the Comeunamarea ETS Association and the Gian Pietro Ballatore Research Consortium.
October 16th
10:00 "Shepherds of Sicily": what if herding were the profession of the future?
10:00 "Shepherds of Sicily": what if herding were the profession of the future?
Palermo
Istituto Professionale "Pietro Piazza"
An informative workshop for young people on new opportunities in pastoralism, featuring in-depth sessions on: sustainability; innovation in rural supply chains; youth entrepreneurship; land stewardship; and new professions linked to agriculture and biodiversity. Organizational coordination by Concetta Bruno (President, Comeunamarea ETS).Organized by the Comeunamarea ETS association.
October 12th
10:00 "Shepherds of Sicily" – Biodiversity, bees, and rural landscapes
10:00 "Shepherds of Sicily" – Biodiversity, bees, and rural landscapes
Palermo
Apicultura Nivura
A day dedicated to primary schools at an enterprise committed to protecting the Sicilian *Apis mellifera* through sustainable beekeeping practices and biodiversity conservation initiatives. Apicultura Nivura is a Sicilian start-up led by Irene Russo, who is specialized in high-tech beekeeping and focuses on preserving the Sicilian Black Bee (*Apis mellifera sicula*), a subspecies at risk of extinction. The community apiary is located in Borgata Ciaculli, an area renowned for its late-ripening mandarins. The project combines urban and precision beekeeping with digital hive monitoring. Through their adoption program, it is possible to monitor the bees' activity and health remotely. The day’s program will feature educational and informative activities, workshops, environmental education sessions, and guided tastings.Organized by the association Comeunamarea ETS, in collaboration with Apicultura Nivura.
OCTOBER 2026
October 16th
10:00 Italian Cuisine on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List: Value, Sustainability, and Health
10:00 Italian Cuisine on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List: Value, Sustainability, and Health
Torre Boldone (BG)
ISB Torre Boldone (BG)
Scientific outreach seminar for students and teachers marking "World Food Day." Coordinated by Elisabetta Lupotto (former Research Director at CREA / Scientific Committee member of the Cerealia Festival).Organized by IIS and CREA CI (Bergamo), under the patronage of Bergamo, UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy.*
October 16th
10:00 Multifunctionality of hilly and mountainous areas: livestock farming, forestry, and agritourism to protect the landscape.
10:00 Multifunctionality of hilly and mountainous areas: livestock farming, forestry, and agritourism to protect the landscape.
Luino
Agenzia Formativa della Provincia di Varese | Viale Rimembranze 7 - 21016 Luino
Taste workshops, contests, and student-led interviews with local professionals regarding the regional sheep and goat supply chain. Educational coordination by Paola Moretti (Teacher of Science and Food Science).Organized by the Varese Province Training Agency.
October 15th
10:00 Italian Cuisine on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List: Value, Sustainability, and Health
10:00 Italian Cuisine on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List: Value, Sustainability, and Health
ABF Clusone (BG)
Aula magna IIS di Bergamo
Scientific outreach seminar for students and teachers marking World Food Day. A meeting featuring the scientific coordination of Elisabetta Lupotto (former Research Director at CREA / Scientific Committee of the Cerealia Festival).Organized by IIS and CREA CI (Bergamo), under the patronage of Bergamo Creative City of Gastronomy (UNESCO network)*.
SEPTEMBER 2026
September 24th
19:00 Gandino’s Mais Spinato – Signature Recipes
19:00 Gandino’s Mais Spinato – Signature Recipes
Gandino (BG)
Palazzo Zilioli Fondazione Magda
Presentation of the book concluding and showcasing the activities carried out as part of the 2025 Hospitality Schools Contest, the awards ceremony for which took place during the 15th Cerealia Festival. Organized by the Municipality of Gandino and the Mais Spinato di Gandino Association. Under the patronage of Bergamo, UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy.
NOVEMBER 2026
Novembre 7th
10:00 CEREALIA Innovation Arena - The GOs of cereal farming compared
10:00 CEREALIA Innovation Arena - The GOs of cereal farming compared
Matera
Sede CREA
Scientific meeting on innovations from research on cereals, fodder and meadow/pasture management. Conference – Speakers to be defined. By CREA PB with CREA ZA
OCTOBER 2026
October 30th
17:00 Landscapes and Agro-Pastoral Economy of the Arbëresh Culture in Calabria
17:00 Landscapes and Agro-Pastoral Economy of the Arbëresh Culture in Calabria
Santa Caterina Albanese
Main town school facility
Conference. Speakers: Gianluca Gallo (Regional Councillor), Elisabetta Santoianni (Regional Councillor – 5th Agriculture Committee), Fulvia Michela Caligiuri (Director of ARSAC), Davide Bufano (Mayor of Santa Caterina Albanese), Msgr. Donato Olivier (Eparch of the Italo-Albanian Catholic Church), Minister Lollobrigida* (MASAF). Moderator: Mariagrazia Mazzaraco (journalist, Liaison for PATH – Pontifical Academy of Theology, and External Relations Delegate for *L'Albero Verde della Vita*). Organized by the *L'Albero Verde della Vita* Association.
OCTOBER 2026
October 6th
10:00 The menu of the last day… Pompeii, 79 AD.
10:00 The menu of the last day… Pompeii, 79 AD.
Caserta
CREA - CI, via Torrino 2
Agriculture and Gastronomy Before the Eruption of Vesuvius – Conference .Organized by CREA CI (Caserta) in collaboration with the Archaeological Park of Pompeii. Under the patronage of the Archaeological Park of Pompeii (PAP)*.
OCTOBER 2026
October 8th
10,00 CEREALIA Innovation Arena - The GOs of cereal farming compared
10,00 CEREALIA Innovation Arena - The GOs of cereal farming compared
Vezzano sul Crostolo (RE)
Sede CREA
Meeting on pasture management in dairy farming. Conference – Speakers to be confirmed. – Organized by CREA PB and CREA ZA.
OCTOBER 2026
October 29th
9:00 - 12:30 Sustainable challenges for future generations
9:00 - 12:30 Sustainable challenges for future generations
Rovasenda (Vercelli)
Castello di Rovasenda
A meeting featuring: Maria Paola Biandrate (agricultural entrepreneur)—a life in agriculture dedicated to future generations; Diego Marchesin (entrepreneur and trainer)—optimizing water use in agriculture: a hydroponics success story; and Barbara Camilli (researcher)—"Nutriziopoli": hands-on agricultural workshops for children. The event is aimed at students and teachers from the schools where various workshops will be held throughout October: Istituto Rita Levi Montalcini (Novara) and the A. Mairati (Rione San Rocco), A. Merini (Vignale), A. Fontana (Veveri), A. B. Sabin, Elve Fortis De Hieronymis, and Filo Verde campuses; the Calvino, Sandro Pertini (Veveri), A. Peretti (Vignale), P. Thouar, and C. E. Buscaglia primary schools; and the G. Pajetta lower secondary school.Organized by the Nutriziopoli – Psicologia Utile APS association.
OCTOBER 2026
October 25th
10:00 At the Roots of the Mediterranean Diet: from *Sent Soví* to Grazia Deledda—exploring transhumance and ritual breads
10:00 At the Roots of the Mediterranean Diet: from *Sent Soví* to Grazia Deledda—exploring transhumance and ritual breads
Alghero
Il Labirinto bookshop
The Sacredness of Bread in Sardinia. Presentation of the book by Marisa Iamundo de Cumis, organized by the Accademia Sarda del Lievito Madre (Sardinian Sourdough Academy) Cultural Association
October 24th
10:00 At the Roots of the Mediterranean Diet: from *Sent Soví* to Grazia Deledda—exploring transhumance and ritual breads
10:00 At the Roots of the Mediterranean Diet: from *Sent Soví* to Grazia Deledda—exploring transhumance and ritual breads
Alghero
Different locations
10:00 AM – Ofici de l’Alguer (Delegation of the Government of Catalonia in Italy) – Via Columbano, 4. Urban trekking: discovering Catalan Alghero. – 4:00 PM – Sa Mandra Agritourism, Strada Provinciale 44, no. 21. Round table: "Pastoralism Today: Challenges and Reflections on the Future of Communities and Territories" – a tribute to Bachisio Bandinu. Moderator: Tiziana Zottola (CS Cerealia). Speakers: Prof. Pietro Pulina (University of Sassari), Prof. Benedetto Meloni (University of Cagliari), and Elisabetta Lupotto (former Research Director at CREA, CS Cerealia). – 6:30 PM – Sa Mandra Agritourism. Author talk: Journalist, writer, and gastronome Giovanni Fancello in conversation with Professor Giuseppe Nocca, translator of "The Book of Sent Soví – The Iberian Roots of the Mediterranean Diet" into Italian. Event organized by the Delegation of the Government of Catalonia in Italy (Alghero office), with the participation of Tiziana Briguglio. – 8:00 PM – Sa Mandra Agritourism. A culinary journey exploring Sardinian food and wine traditions (dinner; a contribution is requested. Reservations required: 3209687641).
October 23rd
10:00 At the Roots of the Mediterranean Diet: from *Sent Soví* to Grazia Deledda—exploring transhumance and ritual breads
10:00 At the Roots of the Mediterranean Diet: from *Sent Soví* to Grazia Deledda—exploring transhumance and ritual breads
Alghero
Different locations
10:00 AM – Escola d’Hosteleria – “Emilio Lussu” Vocational Institute for Hospitality. A discussion on Catalan gastronomic influences in Alghero’s cuisine, held with students from the final year. Participants: Professor Umberto Da Crema, Gustau Navarro, Tiziana Briguglio, Elisabetta Lupotto, Tiziana Zottola, and Giuseppe Nocca. – 2:30 PM – Sacro Cuore Primary School, Alghero. The Story of Sourdough: Children discover the “mother” of bread. A workshop/meeting for primary school pupils, featuring a presentation of a book by Professor Antonio Farris and a short lesson on nutritional education. – 6:00 PM – Il Labirinto Mondadori Bookstore, Via Carlo Alberto 119, Alghero. Presentation of the book “Grazia Deledda. Un Nobel in cucina” (“Grazia Deledda: A Nobel Laureate in the Kitchen”). A multi-voice discussion with the author, Neria De Giovanni, joined by Elisabetta Lupotto and Tiziana Briguglio. Readings by science communicator Tiziana Zottola. – 8:30 PM – Lo Quarter. Cicle Gaudí a l’Alguer (Catalan cinema series). Screening of the film *El 47*, directed by Marcel Barrena.
October 22nd
17:00 At the Roots of the Mediterranean Diet: from *Sent Soví* to Grazia Deledda—exploring transhumance and ritual breads
17:00 At the Roots of the Mediterranean Diet: from *Sent Soví* to Grazia Deledda—exploring transhumance and ritual breads
Alghero
Lo Quarter Fondazione Alghero
Inaugural event. Food as a universal language connecting territories, cultures, and communities. The program includes institutional greetings and a roundtable discussion featuring various authorities and organizers. Participants will include: Ornella Piras, Councilor for Tourism and Productive Activities; Raffaella Sanna, Councilor for Culture and Innovation; Graziano Porcu, President of the Alghero Foundation; Gustau Navarro, representing the Generalitat de Catalunya in Alghero; Vera Pirino, Vice-Principal of the “Emilio Lussu” Vocational Institute for Hospitality; Giuseppe Nocca, author of the Italian version of the *Llibre de Sent Soví*; Elisabetta Lupotto, member of the Cerealia Festival Scientific Committee; Antonio Farris, President of the Sardinian Sourdough Academy Cultural Association; Gianfranca Pirisi, President of the Alghero and Olmedo Rural District; Tommaso Sussarello, President of Origenia APS; and Nadia De Santis, territorial marketing consultant for Wineapp. The discussion will be moderated by Tiziana Briguglio, co-director of the Cerealia Festival. 6:30 PM: Opening of an exhibition dedicated to ritual breads and traditional Alghero-style baked goods, curated by the Sardinian Sourdough Academy Cultural Association. 7:00 PM: Presentation of the Alghero and Olmedo Rural District by its president, Gianfranca Pirisi, followed by a tasting of wines and extra virgin olive oils paired with traditional Alghero breads. Featuring the participation of researcher Rita Mulas.