This international workshop brings together science, practice, and policy through high-level keynotes, focused technical sessions, expert panels, and immersive field visits, offering participants a unique opportunity to explore regenerative soil and water solutions for salt-affected agroecosystems in arid regions.

Agenda Highlights

DAY 1 – 27 September

Knowledge Exchange, Innovation & Cultural Experience

Cairo–Alexandria Desert Road

Opening session & high-level panel on emerging challenges and opportunities for regenerative agriculture in arid environments

Workshop introduction: From soil salinity and water scarcity to regenerative agroecosystem solutions

Keynote lectures by leading international experts and partner institutions

Technical sessions on smart irrigation, water-use efficiency, and soil health restoration strategies

High-level panel discussion connecting research, policy frameworks, and agribusiness perspectives

Cultural excursion (Pyramids – Sphinx – Grand Egyptian Museum) followed by a joint networking dinner

DAY 2 – 28 September

Field Validation & Applied Learning

Greater Cairo Region

Guided visits to large-scale commercial farms implementing advanced irrigation and regenerative soil management practices

Direct dialogue with farm managers and technical teams on real-world constraints and solutions

On-site validation of regenerative soil and water strategies under production conditions

Nile Cruise networking dinner & official workshop closure