Congress 2025
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 |
| Registration |
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)
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Early registration (Nov – 31 March) |
Late registration (01 Apr – 01 May) |
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ISTA Members: 1150 USD |
ISTA Members: 1260 USD |
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Non Members: 1720 USD |
Non Members: 1890 USD |
Seed Symposium and Discussion Forum (05 – 06 May only) incl. Welcome reception and Gala Dinner
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Early registration (Nov – 31 March) |
Late registration (01 Apr – 01 May) |
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ISTA Members: 570 USD |
ISTA Members: 620 USD |
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Non Members: 855 USD |
Non Members: 940 USD |
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Students: 200 USD |
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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