The current global context characterised by economic, social and environmental instability let to deeply reflect on new models which could contribute to solve the structural weaknesses of the current economy.
Quality, Environment, Innovation and Sustainability are the foundation of an increasingly evident transition from an economy based on a linear model to a new economy based on a circular model, in which resources need to be used more efficiently. This must be encouraged through technological development, research and innovation for industrial processes, in order to make organizations become valuable, reliable, sustainable and resilient.

The XXXII National Conference of Commodity Sciences, entitled “Resilience and sustainability in a changing world”, which will take place from September 19th to 20th in Lecce, will focus on the thematic areas of quality, energy transition, digital transition and ecological transition. In a context characterized by the diffusion of technology, the continuous innovation of products, services and processes and globalization, it is compulsory to guarantee the quality of products and services to consumers and this has social, political, as well as economic, implications. The Congress will be an opportunity for multi- and inter-disciplinary debates among academics and experts in Commodity Sciences and beyond.