Pacific Seed Association Annual Conference
2024-02-11 - 2024-02-13 | The Loews Ventana Canyon Resort, 7000 N Resort Dr, Tuscon, AZ, United States
Our convention program has been carefully crafted to showcase topics of interest for everyone – including hiring strategies, attracting and retaining talent, irrigation management in drought conditions to maximize crop yields, legislative updates, seed treatment and environmental updates, AI in Agriculture, our PSA Annual Meeting and field crop reports.

African Seed Trade Association (AFSTA) Congress 2024
2024-03-04 - 2024-03-06 | Pride Inn Paradise Beach Hotel & Resort, Serena Rd, Mombasa, Kenya
In this congress, the AFSTA 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.

International Seed Federation World Seed Congress 2024
2024-05-27 - 2024-05-29 | Rotterdam Ahoy, Ahoyweg 10, Rotterdam, Netherlands
DON’T MISS THE FLAGSHIP EVENT OF THE GLOBAL SEED INDUSTRY. DO BUSINESS, RE-CONNECT WITH COLLEAGUES, AND CELEBRATE ISF’S 100 YEARS!

2024 is a historic year for ISF as we mark our 100th anniversary. A hundred years ago, visionary seeds men from around the world convened to standardize commercial seed exchanges and promote international cooperation to support the increased international global seed movement. This moment marked the genesis of an organization that would become the voice of the global private seed industry. Join us as we celebrate not only the association’s century-long journey but also the transformative power of seeds to shape a food-secure future.
The Netherlands, a leader in plant breeding, propagation, and seed imports and exports, will gather seed professionals from all over the world for business, trading, exhibition, panel discussions, and plenty of networking opportunities. This congress is not to be missed!

Association of Official Seed Analysts / Society of Commercial Seed Technologists Annual Meeting
2024-06-01 - 2024-06-06 | Holiday Inn Rapid City – Rushmore Plaza, 505 N 5th St, Rapid City, SD, United States
AOSA

The Association of Official Seed Analyst (AOSA) is an organization of member laboratories dedicated to education and research, including state, federal, and university laboratories from the United States and Canada. AOSA formally organized in Washington D.C. in 1908, developing rules and procedures for seed testing and the standardization of their interpretation (in conjunction with the Federal Seed Act) Contact: aosa@aosaseed.com

SCST

The Society of Commercial Seed Technologists (SCST) is an organization of professional seed technologists dedicated to research, proficiency and improvement in seed testing from private, and company laboratories across the United States and Canada. SCST originated in 1922, largely as a liaison between The Association of Official Seed Analysts (AOSA) and The American Seed Trade Association (ASTA). Contact: scst@seedtechnology.net

American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) Leadership Summit 2024
2024-06-15 - 2024-06-19 | Nashville, TN, TBD, Nashville, TN, United States
The ASTA Leadership Summit is an annual event that facilitates networking and leadership development for current and future ASTA members and leaders. The Summit offers seed industry professionals the chance to connect and collaborate on the most important and timely issues affecting the seed business, while building their own career skills, to build a better future for themselves and their companies.

Association of Official Seed Certifying Agencies Annual Meeting
2024-06-16 - 2024-06-19 | Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort, 9300 Emerald Coast Pkwy W,, Miramar Beach, FL, United States
The Association of Official Seed Certifying Agencies is dedicated to assisting clients in the production, identification, distribution and promotion of certified classes of seed and other crop propagation materials.

International Seed Testing Association (ISTA) Annual Meeting 2024
2024-07-01 - 2024-07-04 | The Cambridge Union Society, 9A Bridge St, Cambridge, United Kingdom
The International Seed Testing Association was founded in 1924 during the 4th International Seed Testing Congress held in Cambridge, UK, with the aim to develop and publish standard procedures in the field of seed testing.
ISTA membership consists of Member Laboratories and Sampling Entities, Personal Members and Associate Members, from 83 countries/distinct economies. More than 130 of the Member Laboratories are accredited by ISTA and entitled to issue ISTA Certificates. The membership is a diverse collaboration of seed scientists and analysts from universities, research centres and seed testing laboratories around the world.
ISTA acts free from economic interest and political influence, and is unbiased, objective and fair. Our expertise is based on non-profit cooperation from an international community of over 400 competent and energetic seed scientists and analysts. ISTA works in developing standard seed testing methods, facilitates the trade of quality seeds and makes a valuable contribution to food security.

Seeds Canada Annual Conference
2024-07-08 - 2024-07-11 | Edmonton, AB, TBD, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
WE LOOK FORWARD TO HOSTING SEEDS CANADA MEMBERS AND AG SECTOR COLLEAGUES AT OUR ANNUAL CONFERENCE IN EDMONTON, AB.

Northern Seed Trade Association Annual Meeting
2024-07-16 - 2024-07-18 | Holiday Inn City Centre, 100 W 8th St, Sioux Falls, SD, United States
The Northern Seed Trade Association 2024 Annual Meeting will be held July 16-18, 2024 in Sioux Falls, SD at the Holiday Inn City Center. The agenda, sponsorship opportunities, and details will be released in the spring.

National Association of Plant Breeders Annual Meeting
2024-07-21 - 2024-07-25 | University of Illinois, TBD, St. Louis, MO, United States
The NAPB is the culmination of a grass roots effort by plant breeders from around the USA to engender support for the work of plant breeders and to raise public awareness for the important work of plant breeders. We are led by an all-volunteer team nominated and elected by the membership.
The NAPB has a diverse membership of public and private sector scientists working to improve a wide variety of plants and graduate students working towards advanced degrees in plant breeding. We meet annually during the summer months enabling field tours to walk among the plants that our hosts are working to improve. Our meetings highlight the latest research from invited speakers and award winners from both graduate students and practicing scientists. We host poster sessions for our graduate student members who often make up 30-50% of meeting attendees.
The National Association of Plant Breeders was formed as an organization to advance excellence in research, education and outreach in the field of plant improvement. Core values guide our commitment to excellence and include fostering diversity in our membership and treating all people with dignity and respect. The NAPB is a non-discriminatory organization relative to ethnicity, gender, sexual identity, religion, or national origin.

Australian Seed Federation (ASF) Seed Business 2024 Convention
2024-08-27 - 2024-08-30 | Mooloolaba, Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Mooloolaba, Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia
Seed Business is an annual 3-day industry convention traditionally held in late August in various locations around Australia.
The 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.

Brazilian Seed Technology Association Congress 2024
2024-09-10 - 2024-09-13 | Foz do Iguacu Brazil, TBD, Foz do Iguacu, Brazil

Euroseeds Congress 2024
2024-10-13 - 2024-10-16 | Copenhagen, Denmark, TBD, Copenhagen, Denmark
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.
Today, 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.

Ecuadorian Seed Association (ECUASEM) 2024 EXPOCAMPO / EXPOCAMPO 2024 de Asociación Ecuatoriana de Semillas (ECUASEM
2024-10-24 - 2024-10-26 | Expocampo 2024, Rocafuerte, Ecuador
Expocampo 2024 is Ecuador’s leading dynamic trade fair for the agricultural sector and a pioneer in presenting a live exhibition of thematic plots of different crops, to learn about new technological advances in agriculture.
Expocampo 2024 es la feria dinámica del sector agropecuario, líder del Ecuador y pionera en presentar una muestra en vivo de parcelas temáticas de diferentes cultivos, para conocer los nuevos adelantos tecnológicos en la agricultura.

Western Seed Assocation Annual Convention ('the Western')
2024-10-28 - 2024-10-31 | Westin Crown Center, 1 E Pershing Rd, Kansas City, MO, 64108, United States
The Western Seed Association Convention is one of the largest gathering of seedsman in the country. The first convention started in 1899 in Kansas City, MO and this convention will be their 124th year in Kansas City.

American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) Forage, Turf and Conservation Seed Conference 2024
2024-10-30 | Kansas City, Mo, TBD, Kansas City, MO, United States
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!

Buenos Aires Seed Convention: BASC 2024 / Cámara de Semilleristas de la Bolsa de Cereales (CSBC)
2024-11-07 - 2024-11-08 | Mar del Plata, Argentina, Mar del Plata, Argentina
CSBC’s Buenos Aires Seed Convention: BASC 2024 – Forage seeds, cover crops and turfgrass
The 12th International Business Meeting, BASC 2024, will bring together professionals and innovators from the forage, cover crop and turfgrass seed industry with the objective of elevating the seed sector, providing opportunities to explore business opportunities, expand networks, create synergies and exchange information about the global market.
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Cámara de Semilleristas de la Bolsa de Cereales (CSBC) – Semillas de especies forrajeras
Cultivos de servicios y Céspedes
El 12º Encuentro Internacional de Negocios, BASC 2024, reunirá a los profesionales e innovadores de la industria de semillas forrajeras, cultivos de cobertura y de céspedes con el objetivo de elevar el sector de las semillas, dando oportunidades para explorar oportunidades de negocio, ampliar redes de contacto, crear sinergias e intercambiar informaciones sobre el mercado global.

International Conference on Contract Farming
2024-11-12 - 2024-11-13 | The Edge Convention Centre, Red Cross Road, Nairobi, South C, Kenya
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.
ICCF 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.
The 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.

Indiana Crop Improvement Association’s Corn Belt Seed Conference and 125th Anniversary Celebration
2024-11-12 - 2024-11-13 | Marriott Indianapolis North, 3645 River Crossing Pkwy, Indianapolis, IN, 46240, United States
Education and Networking.

For 125 years, we have brought together generations
of thought leaders and innovators.We understand the value and importance of connecting.
Your success remains centric to our commitment in providing educational and networking opportunites that create solid solutions for continued growth among your teams and in your business.
Plan now to join us for a special 125th Celebration event as we connect at the Corn Belt Seed Conference.

Featured Products and Services.

We invite you to showcase your company brand, products, services, and cutting-edge technology during the Corn Belt Seed Conference! This event will feature networking sessions to connect you + ag industry leaders in a convenient tradeshow setting.
Select the links below to learn more about the many sponsorship and exhibitor features! Don’t miss your opportunity to be a part of this exciting event!

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2° Seed Congress of Argentina / 2° Congreso Argentino de Semillas
2024-11-28 - 2024-11-29 | Córdoba, Argentina, Córdoba, Argentina
2° Seed Congress of Argentina- “Sustainability in movement”, organized by the Association of Private Agricultural Laboratories (ALAP)
The 2nd Argentine Seed Congress, organized by the Association of Private Agricultural Laboratories (ALAP), will address key issues for developing the seed sector. The main topics will be seed quality analysis, health and food safety, genetics and species verification, and biotechnology. Technological innovations in the production of quality seeds will also be explored. In addition, the Congress will address crucial regulatory issues, such as the Seed Law, the registration of new varieties, the Convention on Biological Diversity, and issues related to seed trade. This event will bring together experts, researchers and industry leaders to foster knowledge exchange and strengthen Argentina’s agricultural sector.
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2° Congreso Argentino de Semillas “Sustentabilidad en Movimiento”, organiza ALAP, Asociación de Laboratorios Agropecuarios Privados
El 2° Congreso Argentino de Semillas, organizado por la Asociación de Laboratorios Agropecuarios Privados (ALAP), abordará temas clave para el desarrollo del sector semillero. Entre los ejes temáticos se destacan el análisis de calidad de semillas, sanidad e inocuidad alimentaria, genética y verificación de especies, y biotecnología. También se explorarán innovaciones tecnológicas en la producción de semillas de calidad. Además, el congreso tratará aspectos regulatorios cruciales, como la Ley de Semillas, la inscripción de nuevas variedades, el convenio de diversidad biológica, y temas relacionados con el comercio de semillas. Este evento reunirá a expertos, investigadores y líderes de la industria para fomentar el intercambio de conocimientos y fortalecer el sector agrícola argentino.

Asian Pacific Seed Association (APSA) Seed Congress 2024
2024-12-02 - 2024-12-06 | QC
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.

American Seed Trade Association Field Crop Seed Convention 2024
2024-12-10 - 2024-12-13 | Hyatt Regency Orlando, 9801 International Drive, Orlando, FL, 32819, United States
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!

Independent Professional Seed Assocation (IPSA) 36th Annual Conference
2025-01-05 - 2025-01-08 | Indian Wells, CA, TBD, Indian Wells, CA, United States
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 educational opportunity for our members and their employees.

Alberta Seed Processors AGM
2025-01-15 - 2025-01-17 | Double Tree by Hilton, West Edmonton, 16615 109 Ave, Edmonton, Alberta, T5P 0V4, Canada
The Alberta Seed Processors are a network of seed and grain processing professionals focused on providing Alberta farmers, seed growers and the agriculture industry with value-added services to support the growth of the local and global agriculture economy. We are a collective of community-minded businesses, working together to offer our members group benefits, professional and business development, through membership and the power of peer networking.

Southern Seed Association Annual Meeting
2025-01-17 - 2025-01-20 | The Diplomat Beach Resort, 3555 South Ocean Drive, Hollywood, FL, 33019, United States
We look forward to seeing you all in January in sunny Hollywood, Florida, for our 105th SSA Annual Convention. Please send in your SSA REGISTRATION FORM and be sure and make your hotel reservations at the DIPLOMAT RESORT by December 20th to receive the special SSA rate. In addition to a weekend of networking with others in our seed industry, informative speakers, fellowship, fine dining and entertainment, the 2025 convention promises to be unique in that I don’t believe in 105 years of SSA, we have ever been to the HORSE RACES !!

Midwest Forage Association’s (MFA) Tour de Forage
2025-01-21 - 2025-01-23 | Minnesota, MN, United States
A series of regional education meetings throughout Minnesota
Keynote Speaker: Scott Newell, Alfalfa Outreach Specialist, University of Wisconsin-Extension
Managing Forage Stands for Persistence; How to Establish a Good Forage Stand; Alfalfa Persistence is Profit.

CrossRoads Conference
2025-01-28 - 2025-01-29 | DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel West Edmonton, 16615 109th Avenue North West Edmonton, Edmonton, Alberta, T5P 4K8, Canada
Curated by farmers for farmers.

CrossRoads provides a dynamic platform where farmers can engage with leading experts, share experiences, and explore the latest trends shaping the agricultural landscape.

ASTA's 64th Vegetable & Flower Seed Conference
2025-01-31 - 2025-02-04 | Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress, 1 Grand Cypress Blvd., Orlando, FL, 32836, United States
ASTA’s Vegetable & Flower Seed Conference gathers global industry leaders, researchers, and key stakeholders to exchange innovative insights, advance best practices, and explore new business opportunities while addressing challenges in the cultivation and commercialization of vegetable and flower seeds.
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Alberta-British Columbia Seed Growers AGM
2025-02-04 - 2025-02-05 | Sheraton Cavalier Calgary Hotel, 2620 32 Avenue Northeast, Calgary, AB, T1Y 6B8
Attend the 2025 ABCSG AGM, featuring “Making the Markets Work For You” with ProMarket Communications Inc. president Errol Anderson and a presentation by Agriculture for Life CEO Luree Williamson.

99th Annual Pacific Seed Association (PSA) Convention
2025-02-09 - 2025-02-11 | OMNI Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa, 41000 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage, CA, 92270, United States
Join us for the 99th Annual Pacific Seed Association (PSA) Convention from February 9-11, 2025, at the beautiful OMNI Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa in Rancho Mirage, CA! This year’s convention is an invaluable opportunity to connect with industry leaders, explore topics like regenerative agriculture, seed treatment innovations, and legislative updates, and gain insights from PSA’s Annual Meeting and field crop reports. Enjoy expert-led sessions, networking, and activities like golfing or a scenic tramway ride. Be part of the conversations shaping our industry’s future—register now and help drive the momentum forward!
