Energy transition strategies are placing greater emphasis on technologies that generate renewable power without competing for additional land. Integrated photovoltaics has emerged as a practical approach by incorporating solar generation into buildings, transport systems, infrastructure and agricultural environments. That shift will be the focus of the International Conference on Integrated Photovoltaics 2026, taking place in Florence, Italy, on December 3 and 4.

The conference brings together architects, engineers, researchers, manufacturers, urban planners, policymakers and industry representatives to examine how photovoltaic technologies can be incorporated into the built environment while meeting functional and design requirements. Organized as an interdisciplinary forum, the event will address Building-Integrated Photovoltaics, agrivoltaics, vehicle-integrated photovoltaics, infrastructure applications, digital design tools, innovative materials, sustainability and policy frameworks. The program also includes keynote presentations, technical sessions, project showcases and panel discussions intended to encourage collaboration across sectors.

Interest in integrated photovoltaics continues to grow as governments and industry evaluate ways to expand renewable energy generation within existing infrastructure. The conference also invites researchers, architects and industry specialists to present projects, demonstration activities and technical research that advance photovoltaic integration. Selected contributors will present their work through oral or poster sessions, providing opportunities for professional exchange and discussion among an international audience. The initiative is part of the Horizon Europe Seamless-PV project and is supported by Rete IFV, reflecting broader efforts to accelerate deployment of integrated photovoltaic technologies across multiple application areas.

Agribusiness Review serves as a media partner because the conference agenda directly aligns with the publication's editorial coverage of agricultural innovation, renewable energy and technologies that improve long-term sustainability across the food production sector. Agrivoltaics has become an important topic for agricultural businesses evaluating how energy generation can coexist with productive farmland. Editorial coverage of the conference allows Agribusiness Review to extend discussion beyond the event itself by reporting on research, demonstration projects and policy developments that influence future agricultural investment and land use decisions.

The discussions planned in Florence reflect a broader transition toward integrating renewable energy into everyday infrastructure rather than treating power generation as a separate activity. Developments presented during the conference are expected to contribute to future design practices, research collaboration and commercial deployment across agriculture, construction and other industries where integrated photovoltaic technologies continue to evolve.