International Conference on Urban Food Systems and Sustainability - (ICUFSS-27)


19th - 20th March, 2027 | Adelaide, Australia

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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 19–20 March 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, 8, 9, 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

19 MAR 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
    Innovative Urban Food Systems
    Track 02
    Food Security in Urban Environments
    Track 03
    Urban Agriculture and Community Engagement
  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 8 · Decent Work and Economic Growth ·SDG 9 · Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure ·SDG 10 · Reduced Inequalities

    3 TRACKS
    Track 04
    Local Food Systems and Economic Development
    Track 05
    Food Policy and Urban Planning
    Track 06
    Environmental Impacts of Urban Food Systems
  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
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Day 02

Conference Schedule

20 MAR 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
    Nutrition and Public Health in Urban Contexts
    Track 08
    Ecosystem Services in Urban Food Production
    Track 09
    Sustainable Development Goals and Urban Food Systems
  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
    Food Justice and Equity in Urban Areas
    Track 11
    Innovations in Food Access and Distribution
  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
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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 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth 9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure 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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