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IPSA's annual meeting takes place each January. The three-day meeting includes the IPSA Business Meeting, business management seminars, concurrent educational workshops and summaries of IPSA member-funded research projects. Tailored to association members, the convention features exciting keynote speakers from inside and outside of the industry. Breakout sessions covering a variety of topics offer another excellent […]

The Organic Seed Growers Conference is a biennial gathering by and for agroecological seed communities in the U.S. and across the world. The event creates spaces where experienced and emerging seed stewards can convene timely conversations, educational training, and strategy sessions. The gathering serves as a conduit for making new connections and catching up with […]

Message from AFSTA President – Mr. Amadou Sarr On behalf of the Board and the Secretariat, it is my pleasure to welcome you to the AFSTA 25th Annual Congress. This Special Congress celebrating the 25th Anniversary of AFSTA will be held in Rwanda, in the beautiful city of 1000 hills, Kigali. The congress is that platform that […]

The International Seed Federation (ISF) and the seed sector of Türkiye are excited to welcome and meet you all in İstanbul for the ISF World Seed Congress 2025. Straddling Europe and Asia, İstanbul is an important hub that bridges not just two continents but also vibrant cultures, rich histories, and thriving businesses. As we enter […]

The Association of Official Seed Certifying Agencies (AOSCA) is a non-profit organization founded in 1919 (formally known as the International Crop Improvement Association) in an effort to establish credible standards for the production of high-quality seed. Today, AOSCA has member agencies across the U.S. as well as seven member countries including Canada, Chile, Argentina, Brazil, Australia, New Zealand, […]

Seed meets Technology is an event where the focus is on innovative seed technology, variety assortment and adding value to horticultural seed. The initiators, together with other companies associated with the seed industry, want to strengthen the program of open days in #week39 with themes such as seed treatment, phenotyping, seed processing equipment, breeding support, sustainable crop protection and […]

Join over 1,500 seed industry professionals every December for America’s largest seed industry conference. Participants from the most seasoned seed industry representative to new hires will benefit from attending this exciting week of education, collaboration, and networking! More information coming soon!