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SUMMARY:7th International Conference on Plant Molecular Farming
DESCRIPTION:Plant Molecular Farming is entering a new era\, with breakthroughs in synthetic biology\, genome editing\, and biomanufacturing driving innovation across healthcare\, agriculture\, and sustainable industry. \n\nJoin leading scientists\, innovators\, and industry partners for three days of cutting‑edge science\, discussion\, and collaboration in Valencia. \n\nIMPORTANT DATES\n\n\nREGISTRATION OPEN: Nov 13th\, 2025 \n\n\nABSTRACTS SUBMISSION IS OPEN!! \n\n\nABSTRACTS DEADLINE: Feb 9th\, 2026 \n\n\nEARLY BIRD REGISTRATION: March 9th\, 2026 \n\n\nFINAL REGISTRATION DEADLINE: April 27th\, 2026  \n\n\nTopics covered\n\n\nMetabolic Pathway Engineering for High‑Value Compounds — design\, optimization\, and regulation of biosynthetic pathways for valuable metabolites. \n\n\nSmart Chassis – Engineering the Plant Factory — host optimization via genome editing\, glycoengineering\, and novel expression platforms. \n\n\nViral Vectors and Nanoparticles in Molecular Farming — state‑of‑the‑art systems for expression and VNP applications. \n\n\nPlant‑Made Biologics – From Antibodies to Advanced Therapeutics — plant‑produced vaccines\, antibodies\, enzymes\, and next‑gen therapeutics. \n\n\nPhytotech – Automation\, AI & Beyond — process engineering\, AI‑guided optimization\, vertical farming\, and automated downstream. \n\n\nScaling Up Plant‑Based Production — strategies and case studies for agricultural and industrial scale. \n\n\nThe Molecular Farming Marketplace — industry perspectives\, pipelines\, regulatory frameworks\, and partnerships.
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/7th-international-conference-on-plant-molecular-farming/
LOCATION:Valencia\, Valencia\, Spain
CATEGORIES:Phytochemistry,Plant Biotechnology,Plant Science
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20260520T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20260520T103000
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SUMMARY:Global Evidence on Konzo Incidence and Mortality: Findings from a Systematic Review 1990-2023
DESCRIPTION:In collaboration with the International Safe Cassava Network\, join leading researchers on KONZO and cassava research in medical and agricultural fields. \nRegister now to secure your spot\, connect with peers\, and help shape the future of safe cassava production and utilization worldwide. \nModerated by Ros Gleadow (University of Melbourne\, Australia) \nSpeakers: \nProf Litos Raimundo (Fernando Pessoa University\, Portugal)\nElsa Maria Salvador (Eduardo Mondlane University\, Mozambique) \nNote: Certificates will be issued using exactly the name and last name provided in the registration forms. \n 
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/global-evidence-on-konzo-incidence-and-mortality-findings-from-a-systematic-review-1990-2023/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Plant Science,Policy,Science communication
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260618
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260620
DTSTAMP:20260424T184629
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SUMMARY:Norwegian Plant Biology Conference 2026 (NPBC 2026)
DESCRIPTION:NPBC 2026 brings together researchers in plants\, macroalgae\, and microalgae to explore mechanisms\, applications\, and solutions spanning molecules to ecosystems. \n\nThemes / Sessions \n\nPlant & Algal Immunity\, Stress Responses\, and Environmental Adaptation\nSignaling\, Perception\, and Interactions in Plants\, Macroalgae\, and Microalgae\nBiotechnological Innovations and Emerging Tools\nRestoration\, Biodiversity\, and Sustainable Ecosystem Management\n\nKey dates \n\nAbstract submission opens: Oct 1\, 2025\nAbstract submission deadline: extended to Jan 23\, 2026\nRegistration opens: Jan 15\, 2026\nNotification of acceptance: Feb 6\, 2026\nEarly‑bird registration closes: Mar 09\, 2026\nRegular registration closes: May 13\, 2026\nFinal registration deadline (limited): Jun 5\, 2026\nConference dates: Jun 18-19\, 2026 with optional workshops Jun 17\n\nVenue\nScandic Havet\, Bodø. Closest airport: Bodø (BOO).
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/norwegian-plant-biology-conference-2026-npbc-2026/
LOCATION:Bodø\, Bodø\, Norway
CATEGORIES:Plant Science
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260622
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260627
DTSTAMP:20260424T184629
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SUMMARY:36th International Conference on Arabidopsis Research (ICAR2026)
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to announce that registration for the 36th International Conference on Arabidopsis Research (ICAR2026) is now open! The meeting will take place at the National University of Singapore\, Singapore from 22-26 June 2026. \nPlease take note of the following deadlines: \n•  Abstract submission for consideration for oral presentation: 22 February\, 2026 \n•  Early-bird registration deadline: 12 April\, 2026 \n•  Abstract submission for poster presentation: 30 April\, 2026 \nEarly career scientists are especially encouraged to register early to secure accommodation in the NUS student hostels\, which provide significantly more affordable rates. \nFor more information and to register\, please visit: ICAR2026.sg
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/36th-international-conference-on-arabidopsis-research-icar2026/
LOCATION:Singapore\, Singapore
CATEGORIES:Molecular Plant Science,Plant Science
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260628
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260704
DTSTAMP:20260424T184629
CREATED:20251211T094907Z
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SUMMARY:Summer School 2026: Plant single cell RNAseq workshop: From current technologies to data analyses
DESCRIPTION:This Summer school is organized by the Saclay Plant Sciences (SPS) network\, one of the largest European plant sciences communities. \nscRNAseq approaches have revolutionized the way biologists approach their research subjects\, by making it possible to dissect molecular mechanisms at the single-cell level. But although technological developments have recently made these approaches more accessible\, their expensive use still requires significant technical training\, including the good conception of experimental designs\, the preparation of samples as well as their bioinformatics analyses. In addition\, different protocols and various bioinformatics and statistical analyzes are available\, and it can be difficult to choose the most relevant ones for the biological question at hand. \nOver five days\, the SPS Summer School 2026 will cover all the stages of a scRNAseq project in plants. Through a combination of lectures and practical work\, the many specific features of plant models will be highlighted by experts from the Saclay Plant Sciences network (CNRS and INRAE)\, the ViB in Ghent and the Pasteur Institute. \nAfter this international school\, participants will:\n–    Have an overview of the different scRNAseq technologies and understand their pros and cons.\n–    Be able to design experiments depending on the biological question.\n–    Be trained on sample preparation techniques for single cell and single nuclei\n–    Understand the different steps of bioinformatics and statistical analysis\n–    Have a better biological interpretation of results\n–    Have facilitated exchanges with technology platforms\, bioinformaticians\, and biostatisticians in order to successfully complete their scRNAseq project \nThe summer school will bring together outstanding and enthusiastic young scientists (PhD students and post-docs) from all over the world in order to exchange knowledge and ideas. It is limited to a small group of participants (20 maximum) to privilege informal interactions and scientific discussions. \nTo register: https://eng-saclay-plant-sciences.hub.inrae.fr/teaching-and-training/summer-schools/summer-school-2026
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/summer-school-2026-plant-single-cell-rnaseq-workshop-from-current-technologies-to-data-analyses/
LOCATION:INRAE\, Versailles\, Versailles\, France
CATEGORIES:Bioinformatics,Plant Science
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260701
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260704
DTSTAMP:20260424T184629
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SUMMARY:XVIII Plant Molecular Biology Meeting (RBMP)
DESCRIPTION:The XVIII Meeting of Plant Molecular Biology (XVIII RBMP) will take place on July 1–3\, 2026\, at the University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU) in Bilbao. This biennial meeting is a major forum for the plant molecular biology community\, bringing together researchers and professionals from Spain and other countries. The scientific program will include keynote lectures\, oral and poster presentations\, and opportunities for scientific exchange and collaboration\, with particular emphasis on the participation of early-career researchers. The meeting aims to showcase recent advances in plant molecular biology and to promote research relevant to agricultural development and challenges such as climate change. \nThe venue\, Bizkaia Aretoa\, is centrally located in Bilbao near the Guggenheim Museum\, in a city known for its cultural and architectural transformation
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/xviii-plant-molecular-biology-meeting-rbmp/
LOCATION:Bilbao\, Spain
CATEGORIES:Plant Science
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260718
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260723
DTSTAMP:20260424T184629
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SUMMARY:Plant Biology 2026
DESCRIPTION:The American Society of Plant Biologists (ASPB) and the Canadian Society of Plant Biologists (CSPB/SCBV) are pleased to convene a joint conference in Ottawa\, Canada in 2026. This meeting will provide a unique opportunity to bring together researchers\, industry leaders\, educators\, and students from across the global plant biology community to share advances\, foster collaborations\, and highlight the scientific achievements of both societies.
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/plant-biology-2026/
LOCATION:Ottawa\, Ottawa\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Plant Science
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260726
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260731
DTSTAMP:20260424T184629
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SUMMARY:International Conference on Photosynthesis Research 2026 (ICPR26)
DESCRIPTION:VISIT EVENT WEBSITE\nThe study of photosynthesis has attracted the attention of successive legions of biologists\, biochemists\, chemists and physicists for over 200 years. Never in the history of photosynthesis research\, however\, has progress in our understanding of photosynthetic mechanisms\, regulation and improvement been made as rapidly as it has over the past 5 years. Nature makes photosynthesis look easy\, but the construction of artificial photosynthetic systems remains challenging. Substantial efforts to improve the efficiency and productivity of photosynthesis have the potential to increase crop yields without further increasing fertilizer and water use. \nMoreover\, tailoring photosynthesis to meet the needs of nature-based solutions to climate change and to the sustainability of food production remain global challenges that have to be addressed by the photosynthesis community. This meeting will galvanise participants from academia and industry to translate this new mechanistic understanding of photosynthetic function into improved crop production and more efficient terrestrial carbon sinks. \n\nSchedule highlights\nTwo Keynote Speakers \nTwelve Plenary Speakers \nTwenty-seven Concurrent Sessions \nTwo poster sessions \nOpening reception \nConference dinner at Liverpool Cathedral (optional)
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/international-conference-on-photosynthesis-research-2026-icpr26/
LOCATION:ACC Liverpool\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Plant Science
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260818
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260821
DTSTAMP:20260424T184629
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SUMMARY:SPPS 2026 CONFERENCE
DESCRIPTION:The next SPPS conference will be held from the 18th to the 20th of August 2026 in Auditorium F2044 in the main building of the University of Helsinki (link). The building is located in the city center. \nPlenary speakers:\nJiri Friml\, Institute of Science and Technology\, Austria\nAnna-Liisa Laine\, University of Helsinki\, Finland\nTatsuya Nobori\, The Sainsbury Laboratory\, Norwich\, UK\nNicola Patron\, University of Cambridge\, UK\nJenny Russinova\, VIB\, University of Ghent\, Belgium\nRüdiger Simon\, Heinrich Heine University\, Düsseldorf\, Germany\nHannele Tuominen\, Umeå Plant Science Centre\, Sweden
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/spps-2026-conference/
LOCATION:Helsinki\, Helsinki\, Sweden
CATEGORIES:Plant Science
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260906
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260911
DTSTAMP:20260424T184629
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SUMMARY:Botanik-Tagung\, International Conference of the German Society for Plant Sciences
DESCRIPTION:Botanik-Tagung\, International Conference of the German Society for Plant Sciences\, will bring together researchers from all areas of plant science to share new insights\, foster collaborations\, and celebrate the diversity of plant research. It is scheduled to take place in Bochum\, Germany\, from 6th to 10th September 2026 and will be organized by Professor Christopher Grefen and his team at Ruhr University Bochum\, Germany. \nConfirmed speakers are: \n\nDominique Bergmann (Stanford University\, USA)\nKatie J Field (University of Sheffield\, UK)\nRalph Bock (Max Planck Institute\, Potsdam-Golm\, DE)\nUte Krämer (Ruhr University Bochum\, DE)\nLaura Lagomarsino (Louisiana State University\, USA)\nLiam Dolan (Gregor Mendel Institute of Molecular Plant Biology\, A)\nLuke Bell (University of Reading\, UK)\nLaura Lagomarsino (Louisiana State University\, USA)\nVirginia Armbrust (University of Washington\, USA)\nAsaph Aharoni (Weizmann Institute\, Israel)\n\nUte Krämer (Ruhr University Bochum\, DE) will be providing insight into her research in an evening lecture that will be open to the public. \nStay updated https://botanik-tagung.de
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/botanik-tagung-international-conference-of-the-german-society-for-plant-sciences/
CATEGORIES:Plant Science
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261004
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261009
DTSTAMP:20260424T184629
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SUMMARY:Auxin 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Auxin2026 meeting will take place on the Algarve in Portugal between October 4th-8th 2026. \nThis quadrennial event brings together leading and emerging researchers in auxin biology to discuss the current state and future prospects for this exciting and fast moving research area! \nPlease ‘Save the Date’. \nRegistration opens on January 1st 2026 \nAAB are organising the event on behalf of the scientific leadership team of Dior Kelley\, Lars Ostergaard and Andrea Gallavotti. \nVisit Auxin2026 Website
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/auxin-2026/
LOCATION:Algarve\, Algarve\, Portugal
CATEGORIES:Plant Science
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261014
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261017
DTSTAMP:20260424T184629
CREATED:20260203T161906Z
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SUMMARY:International SPS Symposium 2026
DESCRIPTION:This International Symposium is organized by the Saclay Plant Sciences network\, one of the largest European plant science communities. \nIn the face of rapid and significant climate change\, advancing our knowledge in plant sciences has never been more crucial. The research being conducted in our laboratories today will make it possible to develop tools\, cultivars\, and agricultural practices that will help adapt our lifestyles and production systems to these environmental challenges in the near future. \nThe International SPS Symposium will gather international researchers from various areas of plant sciences to show the diversity of plant research\, share new insights and promote collaborations. The sessions will focus on the following topics: 1) Nutrition and metabolism\, 2) Environmental interactions\, 3) Developmental and cell biology\, 4) Genome wide analysis and 5) Agronomic traits and breeding tools. \nRenowned international and SPS speakers will present their latest finding. Additionally\, approximately twenty talks will be selected based on submitted abstracts. Two poster sessions (featuring flash-talks) will also provide attendees with the opportunity to present their work and foster new collaborations.
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/international-sps-symposium-2026/
LOCATION:SPS\, Versailles\, France
CATEGORIES:Plant Science
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