Keynote Speakers

Distinguished researchers leading the field

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Dr. Sarah Johnson

Director of Sustainable Agriculture Research

University of California, Davis

Keynote: "Future of Sustainable Horticulture"

Exploring innovative approaches to sustainable crop production in the face of climate change and resource constraints.

Dr. Johnson is a leading authority on sustainable agriculture with over 20 years of research experience. She has published 150+ peer-reviewed papers and leads international initiatives on climate-smart agriculture.

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Prof. Michael Chen

Chair of Precision Agriculture

Wageningen University, Netherlands

Keynote: "Precision Agriculture Technologies"

How AI, sensors, and data analytics are revolutionizing modern horticulture and crop management systems.

Prof. Chen is a pioneer in precision agriculture technologies, developing IoT solutions for smart farming. His work has been adopted by agricultural systems worldwide.

Session Speakers

Expert presenters across various horticultural disciplines

Climate Change Adaptation

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Dr. Maria Rodriguez

CIMMYT, Mexico

"Drought-Resistant Crop Varieties"

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Dr. James Thompson

CSIRO, Australia

"Heat Stress Management"

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Dr. Anna Kowalski

Polish Academy of Sciences

"Cold Tolerance Mechanisms"

Breeding & Genetics

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Dr. David Kim

Seoul National University

"CRISPR in Crop Improvement"

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Dr. Lisa Andersson

Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences

"Genomic Selection Methods"

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Dr. Robert Singh

ICRISAT, India

"Traditional Breeding Techniques"

Urban Agriculture

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Dr. Emma Wilson

MIT Media Lab

"Vertical Farming Systems"

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Dr. Hiroshi Tanaka

University of Tokyo

"LED Lighting for Crops"

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Dr. Sophie Dubois

INRAE, France

"Hydroponic Nutrition"

Call for Abstracts

We invite researchers to submit abstracts for oral and poster presentations. Share your latest research with the global horticultural community.

Submission Deadline

January 31, 2024

Notification Date

February 28, 2024

Abstract Length

300 words maximum

Submission Portal

ISHS Online System

Research Topics

  • Sustainable Production Systems
  • Climate Change Adaptation
  • Precision Agriculture
  • Post-Harvest Technology
  • Breeding and Genetics
  • Integrated Pest Management
  • Urban and Vertical Farming
  • Soil Health and Nutrition
  • Water Management
  • Biotechnology Applications
  • Food Security
  • Economic and Social Aspects