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ISF World Seed Congress
ConferenceAwardedSeed Industry, AgricultureIn-personAnnual
Lisbon, PT18 May 2026 – 20 May 20263 days
Delegates
1,003+
Countries
10+
Duration
3 days · 18 May 2026 – 20 May 2026
Frequency
Annual
About this congress
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, fostering partnerships and collective action toward a more resilient and food-secure future.
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Key details
- City & country
- Lisbon, PT
- Dates
- 18 May 2026 – 20 May 2026
- Duration
- 3 days
- Frequency
- Annual
- Format
- In-person
- Rotation pattern
- Global rotation
- Commercial type
- ConferenceTrade ShowB2B
- Official website
- congress.worldseed.org — register free for link access
Who attends
Business leaderspolicy makersscientistsand partners from across the value chainSpecificallyC-suite decision makerssales leadersinnovatorsscientistsproduction specialistsfarmersinput distributorsgovernment/regulatorsconsultantsstudentspartner organizationsjournalistsand young ambassadors
Programme
Tracks
Plant breeding innovationSeed movementFood systemsSustainable agricultureMarket accessTrade facilitationPlant healthRegulatory developments
Networking events
- Golf Tournament
- Charity boat cruise
- ISF President's Dinner
- Women Breakfast
- Opening Ceremony
- Welcome Party
- Farewell Get Together
Host city history — 4 congresses since 1924
2025IstanbulTR← current
2024RotterdamNL
2023Cape TownZA
1924LondonGB
EuropeAfrica
TR ×1NL ×1ZA ×1GB ×1
Based on the rotation history, the next congress is likely to move to Africa.