INTERPERA
International Pear Congress
25-26 June 2026
Ferrara, Italy
International Pear Congress
25-26 June 2026
Ferrara, Italy
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The aim of Interpera congress is to bring together producers and international stakeholders from the sector around technical and economic themes.
Interpera 2026, the prestigious international conference dedicated to the pear sector, will take place on 25 and 26 June 2026 in Ferrara, in Emilia-Romagna, the region that has historically been the heart of pear production in Italy and accounts for around 60% of the country’s cultivated area and production.
The event is organised by CSO Italy, on behalf of AREFLH (Assembly of European Horticultural Regions), and will bring together leading experts and producers from the sector’s key countries: Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, Belgium, Portugal and France, thus providing a strategic forum for analysing and shaping the future of a crop that is fundamental to agriculture.
For CSO Italy, hosting Interpera 2026 represents a crucial opportunity to reaffirm Italy’s role, promote product excellence and encourage the exchange of experiences to give new impetus to a key product of the Italian agricultural economy.
The event is organised by CSO Italy, on behalf of AREFLH (Assembly of European Horticultural Regions), and will bring together leading experts and producers from the sector’s key countries: Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, Belgium, Portugal and France, thus providing a strategic forum for analysing and shaping the future of a crop that is fundamental to agriculture.
For CSO Italy, hosting Interpera 2026 represents a crucial opportunity to reaffirm Italy’s role, promote product excellence and encourage the exchange of experiences to give new impetus to a key product of the Italian agricultural economy.
Programme outline
Wednesday 24th June 2026
Thursday 25th June 2026
Friday 26th June : technical visits
A morning dedicated to the ‘field’, with guided tours of leading local producers to experience the innovation and quality of the pear production.
Return time to Ferrara : 2 pm approximately. A 3pm Bus&Fly shuttle service can bring interested participants to Bologna Airport .
- Evening : welcome cocktail
Thursday 25th June 2026
- Interpera conference at Conference Room CNA, via Caldirolo 84 - Ferrara
- Morning – Economic Session: An in-depth analysis with initial estimates for the 2026/2027 season. Market trends, consumption outlooks and new commercial development strategies will be discussed.
- Afternoon – Technical Session: A panel of international experts will explore current agronomic challenges, from combating climate change to the implementation of sustainable farming techniques, right through to innovation beyond just plant varieties.
- Gala dinner
Friday 26th June : technical visits
A morning dedicated to the ‘field’, with guided tours of leading local producers to experience the innovation and quality of the pear production.
Return time to Ferrara : 2 pm approximately. A 3pm Bus&Fly shuttle service can bring interested participants to Bologna Airport .
Registrations and fees
An early bird rate is available until 22 May 2026.
Type of ticket |
Early bird |
Regular rate |
All-in |
€350 + VAT 22% |
€450 + VAT 22% |
Congress |
€200 +VAT 22% |
€250 +VAT 22% |
Welcome Cocktail |
€25 + VAT 22% |
€35 + VAT 22% |
Gala Dinner |
€120 + VAT 22% |
€150 + VAT 22% |
Technical Visit |
€50 + VAT 22% |
€60 + VAT 22% |
Ferrara
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The closest airport to Ferrara is the Guglielmo Marconi Airport in Bologna, an important national and international hub only 50 km away.
Other airports closeby include Verona (84km), Treviso (100 km) and Venise (120km).15, From Bologna airport, Ferrara can be easily reached via a shuttle service, from 6.15 up to midnight (more or less with a bus every 2h30 hours) |
How to get to the conference room CNA
The Interpera conference on 25 June will take place at Via Caldirolo 84, Ferrara.
From the historic centre (point A on the map), you can reach the venue (point B):
From the historic centre (point A on the map), you can reach the venue (point B):
- By foot: 20–25 mins walk via Corso della Giovecca
- By taxi: 5 mins
- By bus: 15 mins. Ticket costs €1.90 and can be purchased on board using contactless payment (credit/debit card or smartphone)
- Line 1 Frutteti – every 30 minutes from Castello Estense stop to San Rocco Medaglie d’Oro stop + 5-minute walk
- Line 6 Ospedale Ambulatori – every 15 minutes from Cavour Giardini stop (it is next to Castello Estense) to Alfonso d’Este Medaglie d’Oro stop + 5-minute walk
- Line 9 Boara Via Riminalda – every 30 minutes from Cavour Giardini stop to Pomposa La Nave stop + 5-minute walk
Hotel recommendations
HOTEL FERRARA CASA D'ESTE ****
www.casadeste.it/en
Largo Castello, 36 - 44121 Ferrara
e-mail: [email protected]
HOTEL TOURING ***S
www.hoteltouringfe.it/en/
Viale Cavour, 11 – 44121 Ferrara
e-mail: [email protected]
Rates:
Deluxe room € 89
City Tax €3,00/person/night
Private parking availbale on request
HOTEL CARLTON ***S
www.hotelcarlton.net
Piazza Sacrati, 3 - 44121 Ferrara
E-mail: [email protected]
Rates:
Superior room €95
City Tax €3,00/person/night
Private parking available on request
All rates are for single use and include breakfast. The city tax (€3,50 - 3,00/person/night) is not included.
PLEASE NOTE: To get the discount rates, please book your room via e-mail referring to Interpera Conference (do not book online!)
www.casadeste.it/en
Largo Castello, 36 - 44121 Ferrara
e-mail: [email protected]
HOTEL TOURING ***S
www.hoteltouringfe.it/en/
Viale Cavour, 11 – 44121 Ferrara
e-mail: [email protected]
Rates:
Deluxe room € 89
City Tax €3,00/person/night
Private parking availbale on request
HOTEL CARLTON ***S
www.hotelcarlton.net
Piazza Sacrati, 3 - 44121 Ferrara
E-mail: [email protected]
Rates:
Superior room €95
City Tax €3,00/person/night
Private parking available on request
All rates are for single use and include breakfast. The city tax (€3,50 - 3,00/person/night) is not included.
PLEASE NOTE: To get the discount rates, please book your room via e-mail referring to Interpera Conference (do not book online!)
The co-organisers of 2026 edition
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CSO Italy is a unique organization bringing together many of the leading Italian companies in the production and marketing of fruit and vegetables. Its members include major companies specializing in various areas of the F&V supply chain, from packaging and logistics to processing and machinery. www.csoservizi.com |
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AREFLH is the Assembly of European Horticultural Regions.
Since 2008, the Interpera congress has always been organized by AREFLH and by a local partner from a pear-producing country. AREFLH's mission is to represent and defend the interests of its members (Regions and Associations of Organizations of Fruit and Vegetable Producers) with European institutions. It is present in 14 countries in Europe. www.areflh.org |
2026 Sponsors
Unitec designs and manufactures many innovative solutions: lines, installations and machines for sorting fresh fruits and vegetables. Visit their website on : www.unitec-group.com |
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For over 40 years, CIV have been a leading name in plant breeding innovation, dedicated to creating unique, resilient and sustainable varieties. Visit their website on : www.civ.it 
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With the support of:
If your organisation would like to sponsor Interpera, please contact [email protected] or call +33 7 63 93 47 96