The International Association for Plant Biotechnology (IAPB) is the global network for plant biotechnology scientists, providing a platform for sharing research, fostering collaboration, and advancing innovation in plant science. Every four years, IAPB hosts a major international Congress, with the next event scheduled for July 2026 in Saskatoon, Canada. https://iapb2026.ca IAPB2026 will focus on novel breeding tools, tissue culture, and biotechnological approaches to address pressing global challenges such as climate change, biodiversity conservation, and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. 1. Innovations in Plant Cell Culture and Development Advances in In Vitro Systems: Embryogenesis, Organogenesis, Cryopreservation, and Tissue Culture-Free Approaches 2. Molecular Frontiers in Plant Biotechnology Epigenetics, RNAi, Genome Editing, Omics technologies 3. Biotechnological Strategies for Stress Resilience in Plants Innovative Approaches to Enhance Plant Resistance to Pathogens, Pests, and Abiotic Stresses 4. Intelligent Breeding, Smart Agriculture, and Automation Integrating AI, Predictive Science, Automation, and Digital Platforms to Revolutionize Plant Breeding and Production Systems 5. Synthetic Biology and Biomanufacturing in Plants Advancing Sustainable Bioproducts through Synthetic Biology 6. Ethics, Policy, and Regulation in Plant Biotechnology Navigating Innovation Preliminary Agenda The scientific program runs from July 27 to July 30. We encourage you to travel early and enjoy what Saskatoon has to offer! The detailed schedule is posted here. Your abstract will soon be added to the program. Registration and Accommodation Please note that the presenting author will need to register by the May 15 2026 (Early Bird) deadline for your abstract to be included in the final program. Please register here at your earliest convenience if you have not done so. Guest rooms at one of the congress hotels can be booked upon registration. As rooms are limited, book now to take advantage of the preferred rates at one of the congress hotels. Please visit the congress website if you require more information on the accommodation options. Travel to your destination Should you require a visa to travel to Saskatoon, Canada, please apply at least 4 months before your travel, or even earlier if possible, as the processing time varies. You may request a letter of invitation for your visa application via the registration portal. Please note that a letter of invitation may only be given once registration and payment are completed. If you require additional information and further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us by email at iapb2026-program@globalplanning.ca Akshada Raju IAPB 2026 Program Manager International Association for Plant Biotechnology Congress Global Planning Solutions #449-1231 Pacific Boulevard Vancouver, BC V6Z 0E2 - Canada Tel: +1.604.681.5226, Ext. 229 zxwinner (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca)