At ISTA 2026 in Calgary, International Seed Testing Association President Ernest Allen highlights the seed testing conversations shaping quality, market access and the future of the global seed industry.
As the global seed industry navigates technological advances, evolving trade dynamics and changing regulatory environments, seed testing remains central to ensuring quality, confidence and market access across international seed systems. At the upcoming ISTA meeting in Calgary, Canada, the International Seed Testing Association will bring those conversations into focus.
From June 22-25, ISTA 2026 will bring together seed testing professionals, technical experts, regulators and industry leaders from around the world to discuss global seed movement, harmonization, accreditation and emerging technologies in seed testing.
Key Conversations Shaping Seed Testing
Seed World sat down with International Seed Testing Association (ISTA) President Ernest Allen to discuss three conversations he believes will be particularly important at this year’s meeting.
- How is AI going to impact seed testing?
- Where is the organization focusing its attention?
- What developments could have the biggest influence on seed testing in the years ahead?
Watch the full interview above for Young’s perspective on the issues shaping discussion at ISTA 2026 and beyond.
