Date : July 16–17, 2025
As part of the dissemination and outreach activities of the NGS-4-ECOPROD project, our team actively participated in the Univ’Expo Fair, held at the University of Sfax on July 16 and 17, 2025.
This annual event, which brings together academic institutions, research projects, students, and the general public, served as a valuable platform to present the objectives, structure, and early outcomes of the NGS-4-ECOPROD project to a broad and diverse audience.
Objectives of Participation

• To raise awareness about the goals and innovative aspects of the NGS-4-ECOPROD project
• To engage with students, educators, researchers, and stakeholders in the field of sustainable agriculture and biotechnology
• To promote knowledge sharing around next-generation sequencing (NGS) technologies and their role in ecoproduction systems

Activities at the Exhibition Booth
The NGS-4-ECOPROD team set up an interactive booth featuring:

• Visual presentations of the project’s work packages, partners, and scientific goals
• Informational materials such as brochures, posters, and project flyers
• Live demonstrations and discussions with project members on sequencing workflows and applications in sustainable farming
• A Q&A corner where visitors could ask about careers in bioinformatics, genomics, and ecological data analysis

Impact and Engagement
The event attracted a large number of visitors, including university students, academic staff, and representatives from the agricultural and biotechnology sectors. Our presence helped:

• Strengthen visibility of the project at the national level
• Stimulate interest in emerging genomic technologies
• Encourage student participation in upcoming workshops and training activities within the project

Participation in Univ’Expo 2025 reflects our commitment to open science, capacity building, and inclusive dissemination of research outcomes to diverse audiences.