9th International Plant Phenotyping Symposium (IPPS9)

The 9th International Plant Phenotyping Symposium (IPPS9), held in Accra, Ghana, from October 12–16, 2026, marks a historic first for the series on the African continent.

Co-hosted by the IPPN & the West-Africa Centre for Crop Improvement (WACCI), this landmark event focuses on adapting state-of-the-art plant science & phenotyping tools to combat food insecurity in the face of global shocks.

By fostering a reciprocal exchange between global innovators & African researchers, educators & policy-makers IPPS9 emphasizes learning how to apply high- & low-tech solutions meaningfully within diverse African agro-ecologies.

The program is thought to bridge the gap between academia & industry /global-north & global-south, featuring workshops, distinguished keynotes, scientific sessions on climate-resilient breeding, & an industry exhibition with hands-on training. We invite partners to join this unique dialogue to ensure the next generation of phenomics is both scientifically rigorous & locally impactful.