EAAP and ASAS Prepare Joint Conference in the Azores

Jim Sartin, Chief Executive Officer of ASAS, and Andrea Rosati, Secretary General of EAAP, recently visited Terceira Island in the Azores (Portugal) to meet with local scientists at the University of the Azores and to explore facilities in preparation for an exciting upcoming event: the first-ever joint EAAP/ASAS conference, in collaboration with the local University of the Azores. The conference, titled “Environmental Impact of Animal Farming”, will be held in Angra do Heroísmo on 19–21 April 2026. This collaborative event will bring together experts from both sides of the Atlantic to discuss one of the most pressing challenges facing livestock production today. The choice of Terceira Island is both strategic and symbolic. Situated in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, it perfectly represents the bridge between Europe and North America. But more than that, it offers an iconic setting for a conference on environmental sustainability. Terceira’s main business is dairy farming, with green pastures and a temperate climate ideal for milk production. It’s not unusual to see cows grazing freely across the landscape. The island also thrives on tourism, making it a welcoming and vibrant location for international delegates. This will be a truly unique event — the first time EAAP and ASAS join forces for a scientific conference. We encourage all those interested in the future of sustainable livestock systems to mark 19–21 April 2026 in your calendars.
Stay tuned with EAAP as we will share more details in the coming weeks!