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International Seed Testing Association
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International Seed Testing Association

Congress 2025

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The New Zealand Ministry for Primary Industries is pleased to invite ISTA to hold the 34th ISTA Congress in Christchurch, New Zealand

The Congress comprised of Seed Symposium “Seed Quality for Global Food Security and Biodiversity”, Discussion Forum on New Breeding Technologies, Technical Committee presentations. The event would provide a great opportunity for seed science professionals and seed industry representatives to meet, discuss and exchange all the aspects of seed production, quality testing & trade.

Date 05.05.2025 - 09.05.2025
Location Christchurch
Country New Zealand
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Information

 

Programme 

Date Event
04 May Welcome Reception
05 - 06 May

Seed Symposium “Seed Quality for Global Food Security and Biodiversity”

05 May

Session 1:

Fundamental principles of seed vigour and dormancy

Native seeds for restoration

Seed microbial interactions

 

Session 2:

New tools and technologies
06 May

Session 3:

New varieties and crops

Seed Health

 

Poster session

 

Discussion Forum “New breeding techniques”

 

Gala Dinner

07 May ISTA Technical Committees meetings
08 May ISTA Technical Committees meetings
09 May ISTA Ordinary General Meeitng 
10 May Post Meeting Tour (separate registration)

 

Registration fees 

 

Full Meeting (05 – 09 May)

Early registration (Nov – 31 March)

Late registration (01 Apr – 01 May)

ISTA Members: 1150 USD

ISTA Members: 1260 USD

Non Members: 1720 USD

Non Members: 1890 USD

 

Seed Symposium and Discussion Forum (05 – 06 May only) incl. Welcome reception and Gala Dinner

Early registration  (Nov – 31 March)

Late registration (01 Apr – 01 May)

ISTA Members: 570 USD

ISTA Members: 620 USD

Non Members: 855 USD

Non Members: 940 USD

Students: 200 USD

 

 

Discussion Forum only (half day incl. lunch): 200 NZD +GST 15% (If you  would like to attend the Forum ONLY please register by sending email to events@ista.ch. Payment by cash at registration desk)

Accompanying person: 250 USD

 

 

Congress delegates are entitled to:

  • Receive a personal registration badge.
  • Receive Congress materials such as the Delegate Bag and Program Book.
  • Entry to all Congress Zones.
  • Attend all social events such as the Welcome Reception and Gala Dinner.
  • Attend and dine at the congress coffee breaks & buffet lunches.
  • Attend post meeting tour with additional fee.

Accompanying Persons (Spouse) are entitled to:

  • Attend social events such as the Welcome Reception and Gala Dinner.
  • Attend post meeting tour with additional fee.
  • Have a separate registration badge.
  • Attend and dine at the congress coffee breaks & buffet lunches.

Young@ISTA Programme

Participants eligible to apply for support to attend the Congress or Symposium under the Young@ISTA programme should view the funding criteria and download the application form here: Young@ISTA - International Seed Testing Association

Applications for funding close on Friday, Februar 28, 2025

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