The European Association for Research on Plant Breeding (EUCARPIA) will celebrate the 70th anniversary of its foundation on 2 July 2026 with an online event bringing together representatives of international organizations and the plant breeding community.

Founded in 1956 and officially seated in Wageningen, the Netherlands, EUCARPIA promotes scientific and technical cooperation in plant breeding and genetic research, fostering international collaboration and the advancement of plant breeding science.

The programme, which also features ECPGR's Chair of the Executive Committee Jens Weibull, includes:

• 14:00 CEST – Welcome address by the EUCARPIA President
• Testimonials on major milestones in plant breeding
  • Jens Weibull (ECPGR)
  • Francesco Mattina (CPVO)
  • Yasmine Ambrogio (Euroseeds)
  • German Vighi (Plants for the Future)
• 14:50–15:30 CEST – Round table discussion
• Greetings from international organizations
  • Katy Martin Rainey (The National Association of Plant Breeders)
  • Francine Sayoc (Asia and Pacific Seed Association)
  • Emma Mace (Australian Plant Breeding Association)
  • Eric Danquah (West Africa Centre for Crop Improvement)
  • Qu Dongyu (FAO Director General)
• 16:00 CEST – Concluding remarks

The event is open to all interested participants.

Join the meeting

• Date: 2 July 2026
• Time: 14:00 CEST
• Zoom meeting:https://lnkd.in/dUCNF_3y
• Meeting chat:https://lnkd.in/dSgedjUr
• Meeting ID: 854 4627 6285
• Passcode: 100216