Identifying and tackling science mis- and disinformation
2026-02-11 12:30 - 14:30 (Europe/Madrid) | Online
A training course on identifying and tackling mis- and disinformation is being offered to science communicators across Europe and beyond. The free online training will draw on research to provide science communicators with insights into why people are vulnerable to mis- and disinformation and how to spot it. It will also help communicators identify ways they can help to tackle it.
This is the first of a series of free monthly bite-sized training sessions to be hosted by the new European Competence Centre for Science Communication.
Anyone who communicates science is welcome to sign up and attend, including journalists, press officers, scientists, bloggers and vloggers.
The training will take place 12.30-2.30 p.m. CET / 6:30-8:30 a.m. U.S. ET on February 11, 2026.
Anyone interested in attending should register using this form: https://forms.gle/m4UmJb8HcBX8Nfbn6.
(Note: The deadline for registrations is 10 a.m. CET on Monday, February 9, 2026.)

Innovative Approaches to Understanding Plant Adaptation to Abiotic Stress
2026-02-12 08:00 - 09:30 | Online
This webinar is the 1st in a series together with “Functional Plant Biology”
Join us for a webinar hosted in collaboration between The Global Plant Council and the “Functional Plant Biology” journal, exploring cutting-edge advances in plant abiotic stress.
Today’s speakers will highlight new insights into how plants adapt to challenging environments: from phenotyping stress-responsive traits, to understanding protective root structures, to leveraging nanotechnology to enhance drought tolerance.
Date: 12th February 2026
Time: 8:00 CET / 18:00 AEDT
Hosted by Sergey Shabala (Editor-in-Chief) / Patrick Hannah
(Journal Manager)
Speakers:
Dr. Alison Gill, Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence in Plants For Space
Thi Linh Chi Tran, Graduate Researcher at Deakin University
Don’t miss this opportunity to hear and engage in thoughtful discussion.
Register now to secure your spot: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_G9sEIqWHReqsSddkpK0Mzg

Crop Production in Northern Britain 2026
2026-02-25 - 2026-02-26 | Dundee, Dundee, United Kingdom
CPNB 2026 (“The Dundee Conference”) is be the foremost Conference concerning environmental management and crop production and associated topics in northern environments. Whilst the long-established Association for Crop Protection in Northern Britain is not changing its name, the change in the title of the Conference to Crop PRODUCTION, reflects the wider remit of recent conferences.

The programme for CPNB is comprised of talks from invited speakers (TBC) mixed with the majority selected from submitted abstracts. This provides opportunities for early career researchers and professionals to introduce their work in an external meeting.
The scientific presentations at CPNB are usually divided into sessions on ‘Potatoes’, ‘Combinable Crops‘ and ‘Agriculture and the Environment‘

Receptor signalling - function, dynamics and evolution
2026-03-10 18:00 - 19:30
This webinar is the 3rd in a series together with “The Plant Journal”. Join us for a webinar hosted as a collaboration between The Global Plant Council and the “The Plant Journal”.
Plant receptors detect a diverse spectrum of signalling molecules, external and endogenous, essential to control plant growth, development, and stress responses.
This webinar will present research from three speakers on different aspects of plant receptors and receptor based signalling.
Date: 10th March 2026
Time: 18:00 CET
Hosted by Katherine Denby (Editor in Chief of The Plant Journal)
Speakers:

Dr. Johana Misas Villamil (University of Cologne Institute of Plant Sciences / CEPLAS )
Dr. Satoshi Fujita (University of Toulouse)
Dr. Jacob Moe-Lange (UC Davis)

Don’t miss this opportunity to hear and engage in thoughtful discussion.
Register now to secure your spot.

To register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/6517708039839/WN_uxRUXZmoTZ2OtY33c74R6w

Monogram 2026
2026-03-23 - 2026-03-26 | Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom
The 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.
From 2026, Monogram are linking up with AAB to organise their annual meeting, which will simplify the organisation challenges and provide financial security. Attendees of Monogram 2026 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.

Registration opens on December 1st 2025

The Nicotiana benthamiana Biofactory
2026-04-29 14:00 - 15:30 | Online
This webinar is the 2nd in a series together with “Plant Biotechnology Journal”
Join us for a webinar hosted in collaboration between The Global Plant Council and the “Plant Biotechnology Journal”, exploring The Nicotiana benthamiana Biofactory.
Date: 29th April 2026
Time: 14:00 CEST
Hosted by Johnathan Napier (Editor-in-Chief)
Chaired by Dominique Michaud (Senior Editor)
Speakers:

Dominique Michaud, Université Laval (Quebec, Canada) with “Hormonal balances as key determinants of recombinant protein yield and quality in Nicotiana benthamiana”
Frank Sainsbury, Griffith University (Brisbane, Australia), with “Protein engineering strategies to optimise recombinant product synthesis and accumulation in Nicotiana benthamiana”
Kathrin Göritzer, BOKU (Vienna, Austria) “Engineering the ER and Golgi to optimize assembly, secretion and post-translational modifications of recombinant proteins: Lessons from Secretory IgA”

Don’t miss this opportunity to hear and engage in thoughtful discussion. Register now to secure your spot.
Note: Certificates will be issued using exactly the name and last name provided in the registration forms.

7th International Conference on Plant Molecular Farming
2026-05-13 - 2026-05-15 | Valencia, Valencia, Spain
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.

Join leading scientists, innovators, and industry partners for three days of cutting‑edge science, discussion, and collaboration in Valencia.

IMPORTANT DATES

REGISTRATION OPEN: Nov 13th, 2025

ABSTRACTS SUBMISSION IS OPEN!!

ABSTRACTS DEADLINE: Feb 9th, 2026

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION: March 9th, 2026

FINAL REGISTRATION DEADLINE: April 27th, 2026

Topics covered

Metabolic Pathway Engineering for High‑Value Compounds — design, optimization, and regulation of biosynthetic pathways for valuable metabolites.

Smart Chassis – Engineering the Plant Factory — host optimization via genome editing, glycoengineering, and novel expression platforms.

Viral Vectors and Nanoparticles in Molecular Farming — state‑of‑the‑art systems for expression and VNP applications.

Plant‑Made Biologics – From Antibodies to Advanced Therapeutics — plant‑produced vaccines, antibodies, enzymes, and next‑gen therapeutics.

Phytotech – Automation, AI & Beyond — process engineering, AI‑guided optimization, vertical farming, and automated downstream.

Scaling Up Plant‑Based Production — strategies and case studies for agricultural and industrial scale.

The Molecular Farming Marketplace — industry perspectives, pipelines, regulatory frameworks, and partnerships.

Global Evidence on Konzo Incidence and Mortality: Findings from a Systematic Review 1990-2023
2026-05-20 09:00 - 10:30 | Online
In collaboration with the International Safe Cassava Network, join leading researchers on KONZO and cassava research in medical and agricultural fields.
Register now to secure your spot, connect with peers, and help shape the future of safe cassava production and utilization worldwide.
Moderated by Ros Gleadow (University of Melbourne, Australia)
Speakers:
Prof Litos Raimundo (Fernando Pessoa University, Portugal)
Elsa Maria Salvador (Eduardo Mondlane University, Mozambique)
Note: Certificates will be issued using exactly the name and last name provided in the registration forms.

47th New Phytologist Symposium: Extreme Heat: extending the thermal limits of life
2026-06-02 - 2026-06-05 | University of Cordoba, Cordoba, Spain
47th New Phytologist Symposium
Extreme Heat: extending the thermal limits of life
University of Córdoba, Spain | 2–5 June 2026.
https://www.newphytologist.org/events/47-nps

Explore how extreme heat affects plants and other ectothermic organisms that underpin ecosystem productivity.
With 2024 marking the hottest year on record and heatwaves now affecting over 10% of Earth’s land, understanding and mitigating the effects of extreme heat is more urgent than ever.

Travel grant and selected speaker application deadline: 2nd February 2026
Poster abstract deadline: 2nd March 2026
Full details of abstract submission and registration are on the symposium website.
https://www.newphytologist.org/events/47-nps
Early bird registration rates until 2nd February 2026
Places at this symposium are limited. Register early to secure your place.
Organising committee:

Owen Atkin, Australian National University, Australia
Cristina C. Bastias, University of Córdoba, Spain
Andrew Feldman, NASA/ University of Maryland, USA
Kevin Hultine, Phoenix Desert Botanical Garden, USA
Belinda Medlyn, Western Sydney University, Australia
Adrienne Nicotra, Australian National University, Australia
Rafael Villar, University of Córdoba, Spain

Invited speakers:

Annapurna Devi Allu, IISER Tirupati, India
Joanne Bennett, Charles Sturt University, Australia
Elizabete Carmo-Silva, Lancaster University, UK
Adriane Esquivel-Muelbert, University of Cambridge, UK
Andrew Feldman, NASA/ University of Maryland, USA
Kevin Hultine, Desert Botanical Gardens, Phoenix, USA
Joanna Kacprzyk, University College Dublin, Ireland
Andy Leigh, University of Technology Sydney, Australia
Renata Libonati, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Hua Lin, Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China
Belinda Medlyn, Western Sydney University, Australia
Sean Michaletz, The University of British Columbia, Canada
Sasha Reed, US Geological Survey, USA
Celia Rodriguez-Domiguez, CSIC – IRNAS Seville, Spain
Sergey Rosbakh, University of Copenhagen, Denmark
Madhav Thakur, University of Bern, Switzerland
Fernando Valladares, CSIC, Madrid, Spain
Dani Way, Australian National University, Australia
Pablo Zarco-Tejada, CSIC – IAS, Córdoba, Spain

Norwegian Plant Biology Conference 2026 (NPBC 2026)
2026-06-18 - 2026-06-19 | Bodø, Bodø, Norway
NPBC 2026 brings together researchers in plants, macroalgae, and microalgae to explore mechanisms, applications, and solutions spanning molecules to ecosystems.

Themes / Sessions

Plant & Algal Immunity, Stress Responses, and Environmental Adaptation
Signaling, Perception, and Interactions in Plants, Macroalgae, and Microalgae
Biotechnological Innovations and Emerging Tools
Restoration, Biodiversity, and Sustainable Ecosystem Management

Key dates

Abstract submission opens: Oct 1, 2025
Abstract submission deadline: extended to Jan 23, 2026
Registration opens: Jan 15, 2026
Notification of acceptance: Feb 6, 2026
Early‑bird registration closes: Mar 09, 2026
Regular registration closes: May 13, 2026
Final registration deadline (limited): Jun 5, 2026
Conference dates: Jun 18-19, 2026 with optional workshops Jun 17

Venue
Scandic Havet, Bodø. Closest airport: Bodø (BOO).

36th International Conference on Arabidopsis Research (ICAR2026)
2026-06-22 - 2026-06-26 | Singapore, Singapore
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.
Please take note of the following deadlines:
• Abstract submission for consideration for oral presentation: 22 February, 2026
• Early-bird registration deadline: 12 April, 2026
• Abstract submission for poster presentation: 30 April, 2026
Early career scientists are especially encouraged to register early to secure accommodation in the NUS student hostels, which provide significantly more affordable rates.
For more information and to register, please visit: ICAR2026.sg

Summer School 2026: Plant single cell RNAseq workshop: From current technologies to data analyses
2026-06-28 - 2026-07-03 | INRAE, Versailles, Versailles, France
This Summer school is organized by the Saclay Plant Sciences (SPS) network, one of the largest European plant sciences communities.
scRNAseq 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.
Over 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.
After this international school, participants will:
– Have an overview of the different scRNAseq technologies and understand their pros and cons.
– Be able to design experiments depending on the biological question.
– Be trained on sample preparation techniques for single cell and single nuclei
– Understand the different steps of bioinformatics and statistical analysis
– Have a better biological interpretation of results
– Have facilitated exchanges with technology platforms, bioinformaticians, and biostatisticians in order to successfully complete their scRNAseq project
The 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.
To register: https://eng-saclay-plant-sciences.hub.inrae.fr/teaching-and-training/summer-schools/summer-school-2026

New insights from plant structural biology
2026-06-30 15:00 - 16:30 | Online
This webinar is the 4th in a series together with The Plant Journal.
Join us for a webinar hosted in collaboration between The Global Plant Council and The Plant Journal, exploring how structural biology is reshaping our understanding of the molecular machinery in photosynthetic life. From enzyme evolution to carbon-concentrating mechanisms and hormone transport, our speakers will reveal how high-resolution insights into protein structure and function are opening new frontiers in plant science.
Date: 30th June 2026
Time: 15:00 CEST
Hosted by: Katherine Denby (Editor-in-Chief of The Plant Journal)
Speakers and topics:
Dr. Clarisa Ester Alvarez (CEFOBI-CONICET) — “Deciphering C4 NADP-malic enzyme neofunctionalization through structural biology”
Dr. Cecilia Blikstad (Uppsala University) — “Encapsulation and regulation of carboxysomal carbonic anhydrases”
Dr. Bjørn Panyella Pedersen (Aarhus University) — “Structural Insights in Mechanisms of Plant Hormone Transport”
This session will feature insights into how the structures of key plant proteins govern their function. Together, the talks will highlight how structural approaches are deepening our understanding of plant metabolism, photosynthesis, and growth.
Don’t miss this opportunity to hear and engage in thoughtful discussion—register now to secure your spot.
To register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/2417804026894/WN_2H-dzGumTLqwe-34Yos2-w
Note: Certificates of attendance will be issued using exactly the first name and last name provided in the registration forms by attendees.

XVIII Plant Molecular Biology Meeting (RBMP)
2026-07-01 - 2026-07-03 | Bilbao, Spain
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.
The venue, Bizkaia Aretoa, is centrally located in Bilbao near the Guggenheim Museum, in a city known for its cultural and architectural transformation

Medicinal plants, cassava and Konzo
2026-07-15 12:00 - 13:30 | Online
Description

In collaboration with the International Safe Cassava Network, join Christophe Wiart, researcher on asian medicinal plants and associate Professor at the University of Malaysia Sabah.
Register now to secure your spot, connect with peers, and help shape the future of safe cassava production and utilization worldwide.
Moderated by Ros Gleadow (Monasch University, Australia)
Speaker: Dr Christophe Wiart (Institute of Tropical Biology and Conservation, University Malaysia Sabah)

When? 15th July 2026, at 12:00 CEST

Note: Certificates will be issued using exactly the name and last name provided in the registration forms.

To register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/2717768506720/WN_2LT5E3yeSC-MeQr59TiYmA

Plant Biology 2026
2026-07-18 - 2026-07-22 | Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada
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.

International Conference on Photosynthesis Research 2026 (ICPR26)
2026-07-26 - 2026-07-30 | ACC Liverpool, United Kingdom
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The 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.
Moreover, 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.

Schedule highlights
Two Keynote Speakers
Twelve Plenary Speakers
Twenty-seven Concurrent Sessions
Two poster sessions
Opening reception
Conference dinner at Liverpool Cathedral (optional)

16th International Association for Plant Biotechnology Congress 2026
2026-07-26 - 2026-07-30 | Saskatoon, Saskatoon, Canada
Plant Biotechnology for Climate Action and Sustainable Development”

The International Association for Plant Biotechnology (IAPB) is the global network for plant biotechnology scientists, providing a platform for sharing research, fostering collaboration, and advancing innovation in plant science. Every four years, IAPB hosts a major international Congress, with the next event scheduled for July 2026 in Saskatoon, Canada.
IAPB2026 will focus on novel breeding tools, tissue culture, and biotechnological approaches to address pressing global challenges such as climate change, biodiversity conservation, and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Plant Health 2026
2026-08-01 - 2026-08-04 | Rhode Island, United States
Plant Health is APS’s annual meeting for plant health professionals. Their 2026 theme, “Unleash the Potential of Diversity,” focuses on advancing resilient, sustainable plant health solutions through diverse perspectives in research, crops, environments, and people.

​Now accepting submissions for field trips! Submit your proposal by February 20, 2026.

SPPS 2026 CONFERENCE
2026-08-18 - 2026-08-20 | Helsinki, Helsinki, Sweden
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.
Plenary speakers:
Jiri Friml, Institute of Science and Technology, Austria
Anna-Liisa Laine, University of Helsinki, Finland
Tatsuya Nobori, The Sainsbury Laboratory, Norwich, UK
Nicola Patron, University of Cambridge, UK
Jenny Russinova, VIB, University of Ghent, Belgium
Rüdiger Simon, Heinrich Heine University, Düsseldorf, Germany
Hannele Tuominen, Umeå Plant Science Centre, Sweden

Botanik-Tagung, International Conference of the German Society for Plant Sciences
2026-09-06 - 2026-09-10
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.
Confirmed speakers are:

Dominique Bergmann (Stanford University, USA)
Katie J Field (University of Sheffield, UK)
Ralph Bock (Max Planck Institute, Potsdam-Golm, DE)
Ute Krämer (Ruhr University Bochum, DE)
Laura Lagomarsino (Louisiana State University, USA)
Liam Dolan (Gregor Mendel Institute of Molecular Plant Biology, A)
Luke Bell (University of Reading, UK)
Laura Lagomarsino (Louisiana State University, USA)
Virginia Armbrust (University of Washington, USA)
Asaph Aharoni (Weizmann Institute, Israel)

Ute Krämer (Ruhr University Bochum, DE) will be providing insight into her research in an evening lecture that will be open to the public.
Stay updated https://botanik-tagung.de

Auxin 2026
2026-10-04 - 2026-10-08 | Algarve, Algarve, Portugal
The Auxin2026 meeting will take place on the Algarve in Portugal between October 4th-8th 2026.
This 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!
Please ‘Save the Date’.
Registration opens on January 1st 2026
AAB are organising the event on behalf of the scientific leadership team of Dior Kelley, Lars Ostergaard and Andrea Gallavotti.
Visit Auxin2026 Website

9th International Plant Phenotyping Symposium (IPPS9)
2026-10-12 - 2026-10-16 | Accra, Accra, Ghana
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.

International SPS Symposium 2026
2026-10-14 - 2026-10-16 | SPS, Versailles, France
This International Symposium is organized by the Saclay Plant Sciences network, one of the largest European plant science communities.
In 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.
The 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.
Renowned 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.
The deadline for Early bird registrations is July 12.
