SPECTRA Summer school 2026: Advanced approaches for food authenticity & traceability

On 16, 17 and 20 November 2026, the Sapienza School for Advanced Studies (SSAS) will host the SPECTRA Summer School, a training programme dedicated to the most advanced analytical and digital approaches for food authenticity, traceability and safety. Organised within the framework of the SPECTRA project, the Summer School represents an important opportunity for learning and exchange among researchers, PhD candidates and experts working in the fields of food and agri-food product characterisation, authenticity and traceability. Through lectures, practical activities and discussion sessions, participants will have the opportunity to explore the latest developments in analytical and digital methodologies applied to the agri-food sector, gaining a deeper understanding of the potential offered by the integration of analytical methodologies, digital tools and data-driven approaches. The Summer School will also provide an important opportunity for networking and scientific exchange among early-career researchers and professionals from different disciplinary backgrounds, fostering new collaborations and strengthening a scientific community increasingly oriented towards innovation and the sustainability of food systems. Particular attention will also be given to the role of research infrastructures in supporting research and innovation in the food sector. Participants will have the opportunity to visit the METROFOOD-IT laboratories at Sapienza University of Rome, gaining first-hand insight into the technologies, services and expertise that support advanced research and innovation in the agri-food sector.

The SPECTRA Summer School represents an important opportunity for advanced training and interdisciplinary exchange, helping to promote new synergies between research, innovation and scientific infrastructures in support of safer, more traceable and sustainable food systems.