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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:20261012
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261017
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SUMMARY:9th International Plant Phenotyping Symposium (IPPS9)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nCo-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. \nBy 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. \nThe 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.
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/9th-international-plant-phenotyping-symposium-ipps9/
LOCATION:Accra\, Accra\, Ghana
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20261013T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20261013T173000
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SUMMARY:Plants as biofactories for the production of insect pheromones
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is the 3rd in a series together with “Plant Biotechnology Journal” \nJoin us for a webinar hosted in collaboration between The Global Plant Council and the “Plant Biotechnology Journal”\, exploring translating research from lab-to-field-to-application. \nDate: 13th October 2026\nTime: 16:00 CEST \nSpeakers:\nDr Olivier Van Aken (Lund University)\nMr Abraham Cisneros-Ontiveros (Lund University) \nIn this webinar\, researchers will show how plants can be engineered into green factories for insect pheromones. Using bark beetles as a case study\, they will explain how enzymes from both plants and beetles can be combined to redirect a plant’s own terpene metabolism toward pheromone production. \nJoin us to learn how plant metabolic engineering could make pheromone-based pest management cheaper\, greener and more accessible\, and to hear what’s next for this emerging field. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to hear and engage in thoughtful discussion. \nRegister now to secure your spot.
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/plants-as-biofactories-for-the-production-of-insect-pheromones/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Plant Biotechnology,Plant Science
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261014
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261017
DTSTAMP:20260701T080519Z
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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. \nThe deadline for Early bird registrations is July 12.
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/international-sps-symposium-2026/
LOCATION:SPS\, Versailles\, France
CATEGORIES:Plant Science
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261020
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261022
DTSTAMP:20260926T083103Z
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SUMMARY:Early Career Essentials for Applied Biologists
DESCRIPTION:VISIT EVENT WEBSITE\nThe membership of the Association of Applied Biologists includes a unique cohort of early career professionals. This group includes ECPs who work across academia\, industry\, farming and agriculture. This sets the AAB apart from other societies whose membership cohorts are more homogeneous. We surveyed the AAB ECPs and there was a consensus choice for AAB to organise an event that mixes opportunities to present their research and participate in workshops that discuss skills\, careers and other challenges/opportunities outside of research. \nSchedule Details \nThis two-day meeting is a mix of oral and poster presentations and workshop sessions.\nDay 1: October 20th 2026\nMeeting begins at 10am:\nKeynote talk\nDelegate short talks.\n– Lunch\nWorkshop- Shaping science policy: Understanding and Impacting the system\n– Break\nWorkshop- Careers Panel: Changing your focus within science\nPoster Session\nNetworking evening at local venue \nDay 2: October 21st 2026\nKeynote Talk\nDelegate short talks.\n– Break\nWorkshop – Creating inclusive teams: collaboration\, leadership\, and communication\nWorkshop- Building Resilience in and out of Research\n– Lunch\nWorkshop- Communicating your Science: Promotion and Publication \n\nSubmit an Abstract to present your research
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/early-career-essentials-for-applied-biologists/
LOCATION:NOTTINGHAM\, NOTTINGHAM\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Other Skills,Plant Science
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261103
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261105
DTSTAMP:20260926T084116Z
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SUMMARY:Technological Innovation for Integrated Pest\, Pathogen and Weed Management
DESCRIPTION:In this exciting meeting we are bringing together the interests of the AAB ‘Applied Plant Pathology’ and ‘Biocontrol and IPM’ groups to explore integrated technology-based strategies for pest\, weed and pathogen management. We encourage abstract submissions from anyone working on technological innovations\, the biology/ecology of IPM projects or in policy research that explores how these strategies can be implemented. In particular we encourage submissions about how new technologies have already been implemented or have the potential to impact this area of crop protection. This hybrid event takes place in-person at the Belmont Hotel in Leicester city centre\, which is a 5 minute walk from the main train station. Leicester station is on a main North-South trainline so is within easy access from across the UK and beyond. \nEvent Website\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgramme and Invited Speakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe meeting begins in the morning of November 3rd and finishes in the afternoon of November 4th. \nWe are in the early stages of planning but are delighted to already confirm these participants: \n– Rumiana Ray (University of Nottingham) \n– Rachel Wells (John Innes Centre) \n– Sacha White (AHDB) \n– David Comont (Rothamsted Research) \n– Mark Ramsden (ADAS) \n– Lottie Alves (Nature Farming Friendly Network) \n– Neal Evans (The Voluntary Initiative) \n– Georgie Bray (RSPB) \n– Ben Magri (Syngenta) \nAbstract Submission Deadline is September 13th
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/technological-innovation-for-integrated-pest-pathogen-and-weed-management/
LOCATION:Leicester\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Plant Health
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261117
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261119
DTSTAMP:20260926T084609Z
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SUMMARY:Sustainable Crop Nutrition: AAB President’s Meeting 2026
DESCRIPTION:VISIT EVENT WEBSITE\n17 November 2026 – 18 November 2026\nThe Guildhall York\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInorganic nutrients that are critical for crop growth\, health and productivity must be absorbed from the soil and distributed around the plant. Research over past few decades has established the fundamental mechanisms underpinning inorganic nutrient transport. \nHowever\, plant-soil interactions and regulatory processes that enable efficient absorption and distribution are only just becoming understood. This meeting will address issues of crop nutrition from a global sustainability perspective\, ranging from soil health and fertilizer use to distribution of minerals that are essential for human nutrition to edible parts of plants. \nThe AAB President’s Meeting is a biennial celebration of the research interests of the outgoing AAB President. We are delighted to organise this event on behalf of Professor Dale Sanders FRS. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInvited Speakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe are delighted to confirm these invited speakers: \nTony Miller (John Innes Centre): Rank Prize Talk \nStephanie Swarbreck (Niab): Uptake of nutrients: Wheat Nitrogen Requirements (Title tbc) \nUte Kraemer (University of Bochum): Distribution of nutrients within crops (Title tbc) \nTim Mauchline (Rothamsted Research): Impact of structure and function of crop root microbiomes on nutrient cycling \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe encourage abstract submissions in the following themes\, although this is not an exhaustive list. \n– Soil-plant interactions \n– Fertilizers and the environment \n– Nutrient distribution within the plant \n– Improving nutritional quality \n– Technological advances for analysing crop-nutrient interactions \nSUBMIT an ABSTRACT
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/sustainable-crop-nutrition-aab-presidents-meeting-2026/
LOCATION:York
CATEGORIES:Plant Science
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261126
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261127
DTSTAMP:20260926T085158Z
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SUMMARY:Horticulture and Healthy Diets Conference
DESCRIPTION:Supporting Healthy Diets with a Thriving UK Horticulture Sector\nVISIT EVENT WEBSITE \n\nJoin us for a dynamic one-day event dedicated to advancing sustainability in the edible horticulture sector. Hosted by The East Malling Trust and the Association of Applied Biologists (AAB)\, this conference almost uniquely we will bring together biologists\, nutritionists and sociologists to explore how horticulture can increase the quality of nutrition in the UK diet. \n\n\n\n\n\nWhat to Expect! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe conference will showcase cutting-edge research and practical innovations across scientific and sociological aspects to bring more horticultural crops into the UK diet. \n\nSession 1 – UK Horticulture’s role in improving the quality of nutrition in the nation’s diet.\nSession 2 – Nutrition and Plant Science\nSession 3 – Bitesize Research supporting Horticulture and Healthy Diets\n Session 4 – How do we improve the UK diet with domestically grown produce?\nSession 5 – Investing in ourselves and the Horticultural sector\n\n\n\n\nConfirmed Speakers \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n– Henry Dimbleby MBE – Author\, National Food Strategy and co-founder Bramble Investors \n– Prof. Cathie Martin\, John Innes Centre – ViTaL D and Biofortification in horticulture crops \n– Prof. Martin Warren – Chief Science Officer\, Quadram Institute \n– Dr Sven Batke\, Edge Hill University and Green Innovation Consortium – NHS\, Patient Care\, & Horticulture \n– Dr Eleftheria Stavidou\, Niab – Iron-enriched tomatoes in the UK and Consumer Acceptance and Willingness to Pay \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbstract Submission \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease submit an abstract to present your own research at this exciting event! \nAll early career professionals who have their abstract accepted will have their registration fee waived. Successful applicants will be invited to provide a short introduction to their poster (1-minute talk). Posters will be presented in the extended lunch-poster session. \nECPs are anyone within 5 years of completing their final degree\, including career breaks. \nAbstract Submission deadline is September 15th 2026
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/horticulture-and-healthy-diets-conference/
LOCATION:East Malling\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Horticulture
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261127
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261130
DTSTAMP:20260926T101137Z
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SUMMARY:Marchantia Workshop 2026
DESCRIPTION:Marchantia has become an established model in plant science\, contributing to advances in molecular genetics\, development\, physiology\, and evolutionary biology. The growing body of work has positioned Marchantia as an important system for addressing fundamental questions in land plant biology. The organizers seek to promote close communication among researchers\, encourage collaborative projects\, and support constructive scientific exchange\, all in a friendly and supportive research environment. \nThis workshop would also be useful to anyone with interest in starting Marchantia work as it provides an excellent opportunity to network and exchange ideas and resources with international members of the liverwort community. \nThe workshop will take place at the Integrated Research Center of Kobe University\, Kobe\, Japan. at the end of November. Deadline for On-site Participation & Abstract Submission is the 31st of July. Online participation available. \nName: Eduardo Flores-Sandoval \nEmail: eduardo.flores@monash.edu \nDate: 27 November 2026 \nConference Website: http://sites.google.com/view/marchantiaworkshop2026/home?authuser=0 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSource: https://sites.google.com/view/marchantiaworkshop2026/home?authuser=0
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/marchantia-workshop-2026/
LOCATION:Kobe\, Japan
CATEGORIES:Plant Science
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20261127T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20261127T133000
DTSTAMP:20260926T095033Z
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SUMMARY:Standing up for Science workshop – EU (focus) Online
DESCRIPTION:This workshop encourages Early Career Researchers (ECRs) to make their voices heard in public debates about science. \nStanding up for Science workshop – EU (focus) Online\nDate: Friday\, 27 November 2026 \nVenue: Online \nTime: 10:00 – 13:30 (CET) \nThis workshop encourages Early Career Researchers (ECRs) to make their voices heard in public debates about science. ECRs will meet scientists who have engaged with the media and policy\, learn from respected science communication professionals\, hear from policymakers on how to inform policy\, and receive support on how to talk about complex science topics. \n\nWorkshop places are free\, and they include lunch and refreshments. Unfortunately\, we cannot cover travel costs and suggest that you contact your institution if you need help with travel. \n  \nClick here to apply for a place at our Standing up for Science Workshop. \nProgramme\nSession 1: Your worries and concerns talking about research\nIn this initial group session\, we will discuss where you think public conversations around science are going wrong and why. What are the difficult conversations about research and evidence you have been involved with\, and what made them challenging? The issues you raise in this session will be tackled through the panel discussions. \nSession 2: Researchers and engagement (panel)\nA panel of researchers will share their experiences of engaging with the media and policy worlds. They will discuss why researchers should care about how evidence is used and reported on and share their advice and top tips for helping researchers work with the media and policymakers. \nPanellist information will be added closer to the event. \nSession 3: What journalists and policy makers are looking for (panel)\nA panel of journalists and policy professionals will explain how they approach reporting science\, how evidence is used in policy and what both worlds need from scientists to work effectively. \nPanellist information will be added closer to the event. \nSession 4: Support for having difficult conversations about science and research\nWe will share resources that we have developed specifically aimed at helping researchers have difficult conversations about science and evidence and which will respond to the issues raised in the opening discussion.
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/standing-up-for-science-workshop-eu-focus-online/
CATEGORIES:Policy,Science communication
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270317
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270320
DTSTAMP:20260915T172238Z
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SUMMARY:Plant Engineering Biology Symposium 2027
DESCRIPTION:The Plant Engineering Biology Symposium being held on 17-19 March 2027 in York bringing together expertise in plant engineering biology from academia and industry. The symposium includes invited speakers from the UK and Europe\, will highlight cutting edge science\, and provide opportunities for selected talks\, posters and networking. \nWe have an exciting line up of speakers with more speakers and final programme being confirmed over the coming weeks. Registration is open until 10 January 2027. Places will be allocated on a first come first served basis so register early to avoid disappointment. \nFull information and details of how to register can be viewed on the Plant Engineering Biology Symposium website. Academic registration fee including accommodation £250 (excluding accommodation £150) and industry registration fee including accommodation £500 (excluding accommodation £300).
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/plant-engineering-biology-symposium-2027/
LOCATION:York
CATEGORIES:Plant Biotechnology,Plant Science
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270322
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270326
DTSTAMP:20260926T094239Z
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SUMMARY:Monogram 2027
DESCRIPTION:Monogram 2027 Website Coming Soon\nThe Monogram Network was established in 2005 and consists of mostly UK-based researchers with an active interest in small grain cereals and grass (including C4 energy grasses). A primary aim is to link academia with commercial science and crop breeding\, Monogram 2026 will include both basic and more applied research and its members span disciplines including plant genetics\, physiology\, pathology\, breeding\, and bioinformatics. \nFrom 2026\, Monogram linked up with the AAB to organise their annual meeting\, which will simplify the organisation challenges and provide financial security. Attendees of Monogram 2027 have the opportunity to join AAB for a year (see AAB member benefits). The Monogram Steering Group will still make all scientific decisions about the meeting. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMonogram 2027 takes place on the main campus of the University of Nottingham\nMonday March 22nd- Thursday March 25th.\nInformation about Registration and Abstract Submission will be published later in Autumn 2026
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/monogram-2027/
LOCATION:NOTTINGHAM\, NOTTINGHAM\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270406
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270409
DTSTAMP:20260926T090011Z
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SUMMARY:International Advances in Plant Virology 2027 (IAPV27)
DESCRIPTION:VISIT EVENT WEBSITE\nPlant  viruses cause global and regional economic and societal losses\, being  responsible for a significant proportion of devastating emergent and  re-emergent plant diseases. \nThe  AAB ‘International Advances in Plant Virology (IAPV)’ conference has a  broad remit where we invite participation from scientists who are  interested in all aspects of plant virology. These research areas might  be on the molecular mechanisms of plant-virus interactions; the applied  consequences of plant virus infection; evolutionary and ecological  aspects of plant viruses and exploring how plant viruses can be utilised in biotechnology. \nWe are very excited that IAPV27 will be organised at the University of Cambridge in the UK. This follows on the very successful IAPV25 in which over 250 delegates joined the meeting online or in Murcia\, Spain. \nIAPV27 is organised in collaboration with the Euphresco projects VIRNET2 and VALORHIGHTS and the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Network Viroidoc. Each project contributes to a session at IAPV27 in order to increase exposure to their activities. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nConfirmed Speakers and Schedule \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe will share the full schedule in February 2027 but we are delighted to welcome these confirmed speakers: \nManfred Heinlein (Institute of plant molecular biology IBMP\, Strasbourg\, France) \nChristina Wege (University of Stuttgart\, Germany) \nDavid Baulcombe (University of Cambridge) \nMarion Clavel (Max Planck Institute of Molecular Plant Physiology\, Potsdam\, Germany) \nJohn Carr (University of Cambridge) \nLouise McNamara (Teagasc\, Ireland) \nRichard Kormelink (Wageningen University\, The Netherlands) \n\nWe encourage abstract submissions from anyone working in the broad research topic of Plant Virology. \nImportantly there will be plenty of opportunities for early career professionals to present provide an oral or poster presentation. \nAbstract submission deadline for Oral presentations: January 13th 2027 \nAbstract submission deadline for Poster presentations: February 13th 2027 \nSUBMIT ABSTRACT HERE \nTopics for abstract submissions: \nWe will ask you to select the broad topic that is the best fit for your abstract. This does not rule you out for being selected for other  sessions but just helps abstract management. \ni. Viroids \nii. Viromics and characterisation of novel viruses \niii. Ecology and community analyses \niv. Virus transmission \nv. Host responses \nvi. New research tools\, technology or resources \nvii. Mechanisms of infection \nviii. Virus diagnostics \nix. Other
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/international-advances-in-plant-virology-2027-iapv27/
LOCATION:Cambridge\, Cambridge\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270413
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270415
DTSTAMP:20260926T092735Z
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SUMMARY:Plant Biology Education 2: Partnerships\, Learning\, Audiences and Networks for Teaching (PLANT).
DESCRIPTION:AAB are delighted to be organising a follow-up meeting to the very successful Plant Science Education meeting held in Lancaster in January 2025. We were delighted to publish a ‘Manifesto for Plant Science Education’ that resulted from discussions held within that meeting.  \nAlvey et al (2025) A manifesto for plant science education https://nph.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ppp3.70115 \nThis event takes place in Churchill College\, Cambridge University on Tuesday April 13th-Wednesday April 14th 2027. \nThis meeting will include plenary talks\, workshops and a poster session\, all of which will allow participants to share their ideas\, successes and challenges of plant science teaching. This event has a focus on higher education teaching but we hope it will be relevant for school-teachers. Indeed we will include a session that focusses on secondary education. \nThe event will be organised as a hybrid event so hope that those people who are unable to travel to Cambridge\, can join the event online. \nAs ever we aim to keep delegates fees as low as possible as we are aware that there is often less conference-funding available for those people with a teaching-focus. \nRegistration and abstract submission will open in October 2026. Abstract submission will close on January 31st 2027. \nDepending on obtaining sponsorship we expect delegates fees will be £150 for the two day meeting\, with reduced fees for Society members (AAB\, SEB).
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/plant-biology-education-2-partnerships-learning-audiences-and-networks-for-teaching-plant/
LOCATION:Cambridge\, Cambridge\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Other Skills,Plant Science
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270612
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SUMMARY:EUCARPIA Leafy Vegetables Conference
DESCRIPTION:Visit Event Website \nOn behalf of The European Association for Research on Plant Breeding (EUCARPIA) and the Association of Applied Biologists we invite you to ‘Save the Date’ for the 2027 EUCARPIA Leafy Vegetables Conference. \nThis follows from the successful 2023 event in Utrecht and will be hosted at the University of Warwick in the UK between July 12th-15th 2027. \nThis 11th EUCARPIA Leafy Vegetables  International conference will include plenary talks\, poster sessions and delegate visits to the University of Warwick plant breeding facilities and to local growers. \nThis event provides a platform for scientists\, practical plant breeders\, and professionals to engage in thought-provoking discussions. You will have the opportunity to explore the latest research and developments in leafy vegetable quality\, covering topics including but not limited to genetic resources\, breeding\, production\, and post-harvest handling. \nRegistration and Abstract Submission will open in January 2027
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/eucarpia-leafy-vegetables-conference/
LOCATION:Warwick\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Horticulture,Plant Science
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SUMMARY:Long Term Experiments 2027: Lessons Learnt and Future Sustainability
DESCRIPTION:VISIT EVENT WEBSITE\nWe invite you to ‘Save the Date’ for\n‘Long Term Experiments 2027: Lessons Learnt and Future Sustainability’.\nThis conference takes place in South Africa at Stellenbosch University and will include a day-visit to the Langgewens Research Farm. \nLong-term experiments (LTEs) are valuable resources to assess the sustainability  and resilience of agricultural practices and systems. \nIt is important to host this event in the Global South so as to provide more opportunities for local delegates to attend a high-profile international conference and also to highlight the crucial need for more LTEs in the Global South. \nThis conference will focus on using LTEs to meet current and future challenges in agriculture. We will explore how LTEs are advancing agronomy\, agroecology\, soil science\, crop science modelling and statistics to underpin farming systems that support nutritious diets while safeguarding our environment. \nA key conference focus will be to discuss how LTE datasets can be used to impact future farming practices. We will explore how LTEs can be redesigned so that they remain relevant in a changing climate. \nThe conference includes two days of oral presentations\,  posters and entertainment at Stellenbosch University. On the third day delegates will travel to the Langgewens Research Farm  for talks from local experts and research site tours. \nThis is the third LTE conference organised by the Association of Applied Biologists\, following successful events at Rothamsted Research in 2023 and Newcastle in 2018. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nConference Schedule\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe majority of speakers will be selected from submitted abstracts\, which represents a fantastic opportunity for early career researchers to present their work at an international conference. \nAbstract submission will open in late 2026. \nThe Scientific Organising Committee will announce invited Keynote speakers later in 2026. \nDraft List of Conference Topics: \n– Sustainability and redesign of LTEs \n– Soil health across LTEs \n– Facilitating farmer community engagements with LTEs \n– LTEs as a tool for modelling agricultural systems under global climate change \n– Maximising diverse outputs and societal value of LTEs \n– Methods for integrating LTEs with Living Labs \n– Enabling student participation and public engagement with LTEs \n– LTEs as a gold standard to develop new tools for data analysis\, data reuse and data curation \n– Lessons learnt from the global network of LTEs \n– Examine the role of LTEs in evaluating the credibility of ‘Monitoring\, Reporting and Verification (MRV)’ claims and policy
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/long-term-experiments-2027-lessons-learnt-and-future-sustainability/
LOCATION:Stellenbosch University\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Plant Science
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270928
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20271001
DTSTAMP:20260926T094157Z
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SUMMARY:AAB-PlantEd Conference: What Europe can learn from the UK’s advancements in deregulating NGT plants and testing them in the field
DESCRIPTION:AAB-PlantEd Conference: What Europe can learn from the UK’s advancements in deregulating NGT plants and testing them in the field\nEvent website and abstract submission coming soon!\nJohn Innes Centre\, Norwich\, UK\nSeptember 28th-30th 2027\nMeeting Sessions:\n– The Next Generation of Genome Editing \n– Programming Genes and Complex Traits \n– From Genome Editing to the Field \n– Perception\, Policy & Regulation: What Can Europe Learn from the UK? \n-From Lab to Market: Start-ups\, Breeders & Industry \n– Discussion: Making NGTs Work: Connecting Regulation\, Breeding and Farming \nEvent Sponsors
URL:https://globalplantcouncil.org/event/aab-planted-conference-what-europe-can-learn-from-the-uks-advancements-in-deregulating-ngt-plants-and-testing-them-in-the-field/
LOCATION:John Innes Centre\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Plant Biotechnology
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