International Conference on Rural Geography and Agricultural Landscapes - (ICRGAL-27)


12th - 13th January, 2027 | Sydney, Australia

Multi-format (In-person/Virtual)

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Conference Programme

Tentative Conference Agenda

Explore the proposed two-day programme organised around conference-aligned SDGs and their mapped Session Tracks.

Conference Format Hybrid Conference In-person and virtual participation
Programme 2 Days 12–13 January 2027
Academic Scope 11 Tracks Conference Session Tracks
Agenda Structure 4 SDG Sessions SDG-focused technical sessions
Conference SDG Alignment 12 SDGs SDGs 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16 and 17
Tentative Agenda & Timings

Session timings, sequence, track grouping and allocations are tentative and subject to change. Final timings will be confirmed closer to the conference. All timings follow the local time of the conference location.

SDG-Based Agenda Structure

The conference-aligned SDGs are distributed across the four Concurrent Technical Sessions and show the conference's overall SDG alignment for each part of the programme. Session Tracks follow their own sequence and are scheduled once.

Day 01

Conference Schedule

12 JAN 2027 HYBRID
  1. 09:00 AM 09:30 AM

    Registration, Welcome Kit Collection & Virtual Check-in

    Participant arrival, credential verification and virtual lobby access.

    HYBRID
  2. 09:30 AM 09:45 AM

    Networking Tea & Digital Welcome

    Informal networking for on-site and virtual participants.

    HYBRID
  3. 09:45 AM 10:30 AM

    Welcome Address, Opening Plenary & Keynote Presentation I

    Opening of the conference and introduction to its research focus.

    PLENARY
  4. 10:30 AM 12:30 PM
    Concurrent Technical Session I

    SDG 1 · No Poverty ·SDG 2 · Zero Hunger ·SDG 3 · Good Health and Well-being

    3 TRACKS
    Track 01
    Rural Development Strategies
    Track 02
    Land Use Dynamics in Agricultural Landscapes
    Track 03
    Migration Trends and Rural Communities
  5. 12:30 PM 01:30 PM

    Lunch & Networking Break

    Refreshment interval and networking opportunity.

    BREAK
  6. 01:30 PM 03:30 PM
    Concurrent Technical Session II

    SDG 4 · Quality Education ·SDG 8 · Decent Work and Economic Growth ·SDG 10 · Reduced Inequalities

    3 TRACKS
    Track 04
    Food Security and Agricultural Policy
    Track 05
    Sustainable Agriculture Practices
    Track 06
    Socioeconomic Geography of Rural Areas
  7. 03:30 PM 04:00 PM

    Interactive Q&A, Day 1 Summary & Group Photo

    Closing interaction and key takeaways from the first day.

    CLOSING
Day 02

Conference Schedule

13 JAN 2027 HYBRID
  1. 09:00 AM 09:15 AM

    Participant Check-in & Day 2 Welcome

    On-site attendance confirmation and virtual lobby access.

    HYBRID
  2. 09:15 AM 10:00 AM

    Keynote Presentation II

    Expert address on the future of the conference research domain.

    PLENARY
  3. 10:00 AM 12:00 PM
    Concurrent Technical Session III

    SDG 11 · Sustainable Cities and Communities ·SDG 12 · Responsible Consumption and Production ·SDG 13 · Climate Action

    3 TRACKS
    Track 07
    Agrarian Studies and Rural Identity
    Track 08
    Environmental Management in Rural Landscapes
    Track 09
    Rural Planning and Resource Management
  4. 12:00 PM 01:00 PM

    Lunch & Networking Break

    Refreshment interval and professional networking.

    BREAK
  5. 01:00 PM 03:00 PM
    Concurrent Technical Session IV

    SDG 15 · Life on Land ·SDG 16 · Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions ·SDG 17 · Partnerships for the Goals

    2 TRACKS
    Track 10
    Landscape Change and Rural Resilience
    Track 11
    Social Work Interventions in Rural Settings
  6. 03:00 PM 03:30 PM

    Publications, Best Paper & Best Presentation Awards

    Publication guidance and recognition of outstanding research contributions.

    AWARDS
  7. 03:30 PM 04:00 PM

    Valedictory Session, Closing Remarks & Group Photo

    Conference summary, acknowledgements and formal conclusion.

    CLOSING
Conference-Aligned SDGs The conference aligns with the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
1 No Poverty 2 Zero Hunger 3 Good Health and Well-being 4 Quality Education 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth 10 Reduced Inequalities 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities 12 Responsible Consumption and Production 13 Climate Action 15 Life on Land 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions 17 Partnerships for the Goals

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