Independent Professional Seed Association (IPSA) 37th Annual Conference
2026-01-12 - 2026-01-14
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.

Western Canadian Crop Production Show
2026-01-13 - 2026-01-15 | TCU Place, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
Major agricultural show for grain, seed, agronomy across western Canada; trade show + sessions.

Alberta Seed Processors AGM
2026-01-14 - 2026-01-16 | DoubleTree by Hilton, West Edmonton, 16615 109 Ave NW, Edmonton, MB, Canada
Annual Meeting

Manitoba Ag Days
2026-01-20 - 2026-01-26 | Keystone Centre, 1170 – 18th St, Brandon, MB, Canada
Large agricultural exposition covering technology, production, seed varieties, and industry networking.

Alberta-British Columbia Seed Growers AGM
2026-02-04 - 2026-02-05
Alberta-British Columbia Seed Growers (ABCSG) is one of six provincial or branch seed associations that serve as a communication link with our national organization, the CSGA. Our role at ABCSG is to provide marketing and advocacy for our members locally, regionally and nationally. Alberta & British Columbia is a key player in Canada’s seed industry – and accounts for more than a quarter of Canada’s certified seed acres.

AB–BC Seed Growers AGM
2026-02-04 - 2026-02-05 | Deerfoot Inn & Casino, 1000 + N Rundle Rd NE, Calgary, AB, Canada
Regional seed-growers association (AB & BC) Annual General Meeting; networking, governance, seed sector focus.

100th Annual Pacific Seed Association (PSA) Convention
2026-02-08 - 2026-02-10 | Honolulu, USA, Honolulu, HI, United States
In 2026, the Pacific Seed Association proudly celebrates a century of connection, collaboration, and leadership in the seed industry. The 100th Annual Convention will bring together professionals from across the Western United States and beyond to reflect on our history, discuss current challenges, and shape the future of seed.
This milestone event offers a unique opportunity for seed growers, researchers, marketers, and industry partners to network, learn, and engage with key topics impacting agriculture and seed production. Attendees can expect a dynamic mix of educational sessions, business meetings, and social events, all designed to strengthen relationships and support innovation across the industry.
Special recognitions, historical highlights, and centennial celebrations will make this year’s convention one to remember.

Les Producteurs de semences du Québec (PSQ) AGM
2026-02-11 | Hôtel Le Dauphin, 3250 Boulevard René-Lévesque O, Drummondville, QC, Canada
Québec seed-growers association AGM gathering; seed-industry members meet and discuss.

African Seed Trade Association (AFSTA) Congress 2026
2026-03-23 - 2026-03-25
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.
The 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.
We 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.
We 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)
Apart 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.
Cape 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.
Welcome 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.

International Seed Federation World Seed Congress 2026
2026-05-18 | Lisbon, Portugal, Lisbon, Portugal
The ISF World Seed Congress is the annual meeting point for the global seed industry, bringing together business leaders, policy makers, scientists, and partners from across the value chain. Established in 1924, the Congress serves as a unique platform for dialogue, trade, collaboration, and knowledge exchange.
Each year, it provides unparalleled opportunities to connect, share expertise, and shape the discussions that drive innovation and sustainability in the seed sector. Through plenary sessions, panel discussions, and thousands of business meetings, the Congress fosters partnerships and collective action toward a more resilient and food-secure future.

Association of Official Seed Analysts / Society of Commercial Seed Technologists Annual Meeting
2026-06-05 - 2026-06-11
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 2026
2026-06-09 - 2026-06-12
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.

National Association of Plant Breeders Annual Meeting
2026-06-14 - 2026-06-18
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.

Association of Official Seed Certifying Agencies Annual Meeting
2026-06-15 - 2026-06-18
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 2026
2026-06-22 - 2026-06-25
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
2026-07-06 - 2026-07-08
Our 2026 Annual Meeting will be held July 6-8 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. More information is coming in the New Year!

Northern Seed Trade Association Annual Meeting
2026-07-07 - 2026-07-08
The Northern Seed Trade Association 2026 Annual Meeting will be held July 7-8, 2026 in Deadwood, SD at the Springhill Suites.

Euroseeds2026 Congress
2026-10-25 - 2026-10-28 | Valencia, Spain, Valencia, Spain
Registrations for the Euroseeds2026 Congress will open on 1st April 2026.
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.

American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) Forage, Turf and Conservation Seed Conference 2026
2026-11-04 | 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.

Western Seed Association (WSA) Annual Convention ('the Western')
2026-11-16 - 2026-11-20

ASTA’s Field Crop Seed Convention
2026-12-14 - 2026-12-17 | Orlando, Orlando, FL, United States
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!
