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SUMMARY:African Seed Trade Association (AFSTA) Congress 2026
DESCRIPTION:On behalf of the Board of Directors\, I am pleased to invite you to the AFSTA 26th Annual Congress. This Special Event celebrating AFSTA will be held in Cape Town\, South Africa\, from March 23 to 25\, 2026\, set against the backdrop of the iconic Table Mountain and the vibrant city. \nThe annual AFSTA congresses offer great opportunities for seed industry stakeholders to network and trade\, as well as to share information on the latest policy and technology developments that could affect seed trade activities in Africa. \nWe take pride in the fact that our congresses attract several high-profile delegates from Africa and around the world. The 2026 Congress\, which is themed «Empowering Africa’s Future\, One Seed at a Time »\, will be another exceptional opportunity to market high-quality products and technologies. \nWe invite you to maximize your visibility by sponsoring and showcasing your products and services through booking an exhibition booth\, reserving exclusive trading tables\, advertising in the African Seed Magazine\, and placing a paid advert on AFSTA’s homepage (www.afsta.org) \nApart from the seed industry\, South Africa should be on everyone’s travel list. Its stunning tourist attractions\, vibrant culture\, diverse colors\, and reputation for excellent hospitality make it an attractive destination. \nCape Town is not only one of the continent’s most stunning and accessible cities\, but it has also been recognized by global magazines as the best city in the world and the top destination for travelers. \nWelcome to Cape Town! Welcome to the AFSTA Annual Congress 2026 and enjoy celebrating AFSTA and the hospitality of South Africa. May it be a fruitful one for all of us.
URL:https://www.seedworld.com/calendar_event/african-seed-trade-association-afsta-congress-2024/
CATEGORIES:Canada,Europe,Global,LatAm,U.S.
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260112
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SUMMARY:Independent Professional Seed Association (IPSA) 37th Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION: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. \nTailored 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 educational opportunity for our members and their employees.
URL:https://www.seedworld.com/calendar_event/independent-professional-seed-assocation-ipsa-36th-annual-conference/
CATEGORIES:Canada,Europe,Global,LatAm,U.S.
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250924
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250927
DTSTAMP:20260422T094857
CREATED:20250107T192014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T192014Z
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SUMMARY:Seed Meets Technology
DESCRIPTION: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 cultivation systems. Participants are required to actually demonstrate new products or services in the exhibition hall or on the demo field. The set-up with demonstrations\, trial fields and meetings should lead to interaction with the visitor.
URL:https://www.seedworld.com/calendar_event/seed-meets-technology/
LOCATION:Zwaagdijk-Oost\, Zwaagdijk-Oost\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:Canada,Europe,Global,LatAm,U.S.
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250615
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250621
DTSTAMP:20260422T094857
CREATED:20250117T184807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250117T184807Z
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SUMMARY:17th International Cereal Rusts and Powdery Mildews Conference
DESCRIPTION:The 17th International Cereal Rusts and Powdery Mildews Conference (ICRPMC2025) will be held at the University of British Columbia\, Vancouver. The meeting is a joint meeting with the Canadian Phytopathological Society Annual Meeting and in conjunction with the Borlaug Global Rust Initiative Technical Workshop and the European and Mediterranean Cereal Rust Foundation.
URL:https://www.seedworld.com/calendar_event/17th-international-cereal-rusts-and-powdery-mildews-conference/
LOCATION:UBC Campus\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Canada,Europe,Global,LatAm,U.S.
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250615
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250620
DTSTAMP:20260422T094857
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T162131Z
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SUMMARY:The Association of Official Seed Certifying Agencies (AOSCA) Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Association of Official Seed Certifying Agencies (AOSCA)\n\n\n\n\nis 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\, and South Africa. \nThere is only one certification agency in each state; generally a Crop Improvement Association\, Seed Growers Association\, Department of Agriculture\, or within an Agricultural College. Each member agency adheres to the AOSCA minimum standards but has the flexibility to make standards more stringent if necessary for the production in their own state. All AOSCA standards abide by the Federal Seed Act requirements for certified seed.
URL:https://www.seedworld.com/calendar_event/aosca-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:DoubleTree by Hilton Kansas City  Overland Park\, 10100 College Boulevard\, Overland Park\, KS\, 66210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Canada,Europe,Global,LatAm,U.S.
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250519
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250522
DTSTAMP:20260422T094857
CREATED:20250106T214329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T214329Z
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SUMMARY:ISF World Seed Congress 2025
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\n\n\n\nStraddling Europe and Asia\, İstanbul is an important hub that bridges not just two continents but also vibrant cultures\, rich histories\, and thriving businesses. \nAs we enter the second century of our association\, this congress encourages everyone to discover bold horizons: let’s tackle the biggest issues confronting the seed business\, strengthen and widen our professional networks\, exchange ideas\, and trade products.
URL:https://www.seedworld.com/calendar_event/isf-world-seed-congress-2025/
LOCATION:Istanbul Congress Center\, Istanbul\, Turkey
CATEGORIES:Canada,Europe,Global,LatAm,U.S.
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250505
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250510
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UID:111399-1746403200-1746835199@www.seedworld.com
SUMMARY:34th International Seed Testing Association Congress
DESCRIPTION:The New Zealand Ministry for Primary Industries is pleased to invite all ISTA members\, associates\, and stakeholders to the 34th ISTA Congress\, to be held from 5-9 May 2025\, at Te Pae Conference Centre\, in Christchurch\, New Zealand. \nThe Congress is comprised of a Seed Symposium on “Seed Quality for Global Food Security and Biodiversity”\, a discussion forum on new breeding technologies\, plus Technical Committee meetings and the Ordinary General meeting. The Congress provides a great opportunity for laboratory staff (including analysts)\, seed science professionals and seed industry representatives to meet\, discuss and exchange information on ensuring the supply of quality seeds and driving improvements in seed quality testing globally. \nWe also hope that delegates take the opportunity to explore our beautiful country of New Zealand during your visit.
URL:https://www.seedworld.com/calendar_event/34th-international-seed-testing-association-congress/
LOCATION:Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre\, 188 Oxford Terrace\, Christchurch\, Christchurch\, 8011\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Canada,Europe,Global,LatAm,U.S.
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250303
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250306
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SUMMARY:AFSTA Congress 2025
DESCRIPTION:Message from AFSTA President – Mr. Amadou Sarr \nOn 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. \nThe congress is that platform that enables seed people from all over Africa and beyond to network and exchange ideas on what the current situations portend to the future of seed production and trade. . \nThe annual AFSTA congresses provide great opportunities for the seed industry stakeholders to network and trade\, and also to provide information on the latest policy developments that have the potential to impact seed trade activities in Africa. \nWe believe that when professionals meet together in such in person forums\, they are able to share experiences as well as predict and influence where they want the seed sector to be in the coming years. \nIn this congress\, we will discuss\, among other issues the state of implementation of the harmonized seed trade policies and regulations by member States\, as well as the Africa Free Trade agreement and its potential impact on the Seed Industry. We will do this because AFSTA remains relentless in advocating for improvement of the seed trade within Africa\, a key mandate for the association.  \nWe take pride that our congresses attract several high-profile delegates from Africa and globally. The 2025 Congress will be another exceptional opportunity to market high quality products and technologies. \nBesides we invite you to take up sponsorship and also showcase your products and services by booking an exhibition booth and advertise in the African Seed Magazine.  In addition\, there will be exclusive reserved trading tables for delegates trade negotiations as well as the paid advert on AFSTA’s homepage ww.afsta.org for the visibility of your company and products. \nApart from the main business of discussions on seed matters\, Rwanda deserves a spot on everyone’s travel list. Its magnificent tourist sites\, rich culture\, colourful cities and a reputation for world class hospitality makes the country a tempting sanctuary. Located at the heart of East Africa\, Rwanda is known as the ‘the land of 1000 hills’ and has been welcoming travellers from Europe and the Americas for centuries. \nKigali is not only one of the continent’s beautiful and most accessible cities\, but it is also a city blessed with a rich culture\, magnificent tourist sites makes it easy to travel to some of the best wild-life spotting opportunities anywhere in Africa. \nWelcome to Kigali! Welcome to AFSTA Annual Congress 2025 and enjoy the celebration of the 25 anniversary of AFSTA and the hospitality of Rwanda. May it be a fruitful one for all of you and may all its aspects be a source of contentment and benefit to you and your organizations.
URL:https://www.seedworld.com/calendar_event/afsta-congress-2025/
LOCATION:Kigali Serena Hotel\, KN 3 Avenue\, Kigali\, Rwanda
CATEGORIES:Canada,Europe,Global,LatAm,U.S.
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250228
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250302
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CREATED:20250107T195234Z
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UID:110737-1740700800-1740873599@www.seedworld.com
SUMMARY:Organic Seed Growers Conference
DESCRIPTION: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 old friends\, networking across organic seed communities\, sharing knowledge with other participants\, and celebrating the growing movement. Organizers curate a conference agenda that reflects the multifaceted needs of seed growers and advocates\, no matter the ease or discomfort of the topics. The goal of the Organic Seed Growers Conference is to inspire individuals\, communities\, organizations\, and businesses to take actions that support and improve the integrity of the philosophical and practical systems that make up the organic seed movement and trade.
URL:https://www.seedworld.com/calendar_event/organic-seed-growers-conference/
LOCATION:Oregon State University LaSelles and Alumni Center\, 725 SW 26th St\, Corvallis\, OR\, 97331\, United States
CATEGORIES:Canada,Europe,Global,LatAm,U.S.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20261214T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20261217T235900
DTSTAMP:20260422T094857
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UID:102242-1797206400-1797551940@www.seedworld.com
SUMMARY:American Seed Trade Association Field Crop Seed Convention 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join over 3\,000 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!
URL:https://www.seedworld.com/calendar_event/american-seed-trade-association-field-crop-seed-convention-2024/
CATEGORIES:Canada,Europe,Global,LatAm,U.S.
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241202
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241207
DTSTAMP:20260422T094857
CREATED:20240127T163903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240127T163903Z
UID:102239-1733097600-1733529599@www.seedworld.com
SUMMARY:Asian Pacific Seed Association (APSA) Seed Congress 2024
DESCRIPTION:APSA’s annual Asian Seed Congress is the largest and most significant seed industry event in the world\, and is a prime opportunity to grow your business\, get noticed\, generate deals and gain an edge in the most populous and lucrative region in the world. From India to China\, Turkey to Australia\, Kyrgyzstan to Sri Lanka\, Philippines to Pakistan\, Thailand to Japan – the people that matter the most in the movement of seed to/from the Asia Pacific are there.
URL:https://www.seedworld.com/calendar_event/asian-pacific-seed-association-apsa-seed-congress-2024/
CATEGORIES:Canada,Europe,Global,LatAm,U.S.
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241112
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241114
DTSTAMP:20260422T094857
CREATED:20240801T144649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240806T135728Z
UID:107461-1731369600-1731542399@www.seedworld.com
SUMMARY:International Conference on Contract Farming
DESCRIPTION:Themed Revitalizing African Agriculture: Time for Bold Action\, the International Conference on Contract Farming (ICCF 2024) aims to seed solutions for accelerating Africa’s agricultural growth. With 45% of the world’s arable land but lowest productivity rates\, Africa has immense potential that contract farming can unlock. \nICCF 2024 will address opportunities and challenges\, galvanizing action and new partnerships to build a vibrant African farm economy. It provides a vital platform for the entire value chain – growers\, agribusinesses\, financiers\, policymakers\, and experts – to network\, share insights\, and forge deals that improve livelihoods through sustainable contract farming models. \nThe conference goals are fighting poverty\, boosting jobs\, yields and incomes for Africa’s smallholder farmers through collaborative solutions. Join decision-makers shaping the future of agriculture on the continent.
URL:https://www.seedworld.com/calendar_event/international-conference-on-contract-farming/
LOCATION:The Edge Convention Centre\, Red Cross Road\, Nairobi\, South C\, Kenya
CATEGORIES:Canada,Europe,Global,LatAm,U.S.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20261104T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20261104T235900
DTSTAMP:20260422T094857
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UID:102233-1793750400-1793836740@www.seedworld.com
SUMMARY:American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) Forage\, Turf and Conservation Seed Conference 2026
DESCRIPTION:Networking and learning about innovations in the grass seed business are what drive attendees to ASTA’s annual fall conference in Kansas City\, held in conjunction with the Western Seed Association’s annual meeting. More information coming soon!
URL:https://www.seedworld.com/calendar_event/american-seed-trade-association-asta-forage-turf-and-conservation-seed-conference-2024/
CATEGORIES:Canada,Europe,Global,LatAm,U.S.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20261025T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20261028T235900
DTSTAMP:20260422T094857
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T225923Z
UID:102230-1792886400-1793231940@www.seedworld.com
SUMMARY:Euroseeds Congress 2026
DESCRIPTION:Euroseeds is the voice of the European seed sector. We therefore represent the interests of those active in research\, breeding\, production and marketing of seeds of agricultural\, horticultural and ornamental plant species.\nToday\, Euroseeds\, with more than 30 national member associations from EU Members States and beyond\, represents several thousand seed businesses\, as well as more than 70 direct company members\, including from seed related industries.
URL:https://www.seedworld.com/calendar_event/euroseeds-congress-2024/
CATEGORIES:Canada,Europe,Global,LatAm,U.S.
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240827
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240831
DTSTAMP:20260422T094857
CREATED:20240318T214806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T214824Z
UID:104430-1724716800-1725062399@www.seedworld.com
SUMMARY:Australian Seed Federation (ASF) Seed Business 2024 Convention
DESCRIPTION:Seed Business is an annual 3-day industry convention  traditionally held in late August in various locations around Australia. \nThe Convention is the highlight event for Australian Seed Federation (ASF) members to network with other businesses within the seed and agriculture industry. The Convention is also an opportunity for ASF members to engage on industry issues and policy development.
URL:https://www.seedworld.com/calendar_event/australian-seed-federation-asf-seed-business-2024-convention/
LOCATION:Mooloolaba\, Sunshine Coast\, Queensland\, Mooloolaba\, Sunshine Coast\, Queensland\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Canada,Europe,Global,LatAm,U.S.
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