Press Release, 11 September 2025
The British Society of Soil Science (BSSS) is delighted to announce that we have been chosen as the host of the EUROSOIL conference in 2028, which is due to be held in Edinburgh. Following a presentation from BSSS President, Prof. Paul Hallett, and Executive Director Andy Morris, at the 2025 EUROSOIL conference in Seville, Spain; BSSS was selected by a unanimous vote to host the next conference. The conference is set to take place on 4-7 September 2028.
We wanted to congratulate the Spanish Society of Soil Science (Sociedad Española de la Ciencia del Suelo or SECS) for delivering a fantastic conference in 2025 and we will look to build on this and continue this legacy in 2028.
What is EUROSOIL?
EUROSOIL is the official meeting of the European Confederation of Soil Science Societies (ECSSS) and is held every four years. It is among Europe’s most important Soil Sciences events and offers a fantastic opportunity for knowledge transfer among the Soil Sciences community.
About BSSS
The British Society of Soil Science (BSSS) is an established international membership organisation committed to the study of soil in its widest aspects. The Society brings together those working within academia, practitioners implementing soil science in industry and all those working with, or with an interest in soils.
This is a fantastic opportunity for the organisation to bring together the soil science community and showcase the amazing work being developed in this sector across the world.
“We are extremely excited and pleased to bring Eurosoil to Edinburgh in 2028. We hope to continue the legacy of Eurosoil 2025 by welcoming our International colleagues to the fantastic city of Edinburgh and share their latest cutting-edge research, engage in knowledge exchange and inform policy makers around the critical discipline of soil science.”
Prof. Paul Hallett and Andy Morris, BSSS President and Executive Director
The Location
EUROSOIL 2028 will be held in Edinburgh, the capital city of Scotland (UK). Edinburgh is one of Europe’s most compact and walkable capital cities. It is a global leader in sustainable tourism and green initiatives with City-wide Net Zero targets and green transport options. Edinburgh is also a UNESCO World Heritage city, renowned for its history, culture, and architecture. We are confident that an Edinburgh bid will not only attract a record number of delegates from the UK but also internationally. It has been ranked the most popular destination in the UK for eight years running for hosting UK and International Association Meetings (ICCA, 2019).
The Venue
The conference is planned to be held at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC). The EICC is a world-class venue located in the heart of Scotland’s capital. Purpose-built for conferences and events, the EICC offers modern, flexible space and cutting-edge technology to support events of all sizes and formats.
The EICC is committed to sustainability, with a strong track record in responsible event delivery. It has hosted many prestigious international events and offers a seamless delegate experience in one of Europe’s most inspiring cities.
Creating a Legacy
As part of the bid to host EUROSOIL 2028 in Edinburgh, the British Society of Soil Science (BSSS) is collaborating closely with our Professional Conference Organiser (PCO), EICC and the Edinburgh Convention Bureau to maximise the event’s legacy potential and societal impact.
These partners have expressed a strong commitment to co-creating a city-wide activation strategy that aligns with the core objectives of the congress, while enhancing public awareness and strengthening the visibility of soil science across diverse audiences.
A key component of this collaboration is developing a strategic legacy program to help define, plan, and evaluate impact. This programme will include a tailored measurement and reporting framework that allows both BSSS and the European Confederation of Soil Science Societies (ECSS) to identify clear legacy goals and track their achievement over time.
The proposed legacy strategy will enable EUROSOIL 2028 to contribute meaningfully not only to the scientific community, but also to the broader societal and environmental landscape of the host city, Edinburgh.
More details will follow in the coming months including how to register, partner and get involved in the event.
For further details or enquiries, please contact Andrew Morris at andrewmorris@soils.org.uk
