ISTA Congress 2025

Programme

2025 programme outline

Sunday 4 May

Welcome Reception
Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre


Monday 5 - Tuesday 6 May

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


Monday 5 May

Session 1

  • Fundamental principles of seed vigour and dormancy
  • Native seeds for restoration
  • Seed microbial interactions

Session 2

  • New tools and technologies

Tuesday 6 May

Session 3

  • New varieties and crops
  • Seed Health

Poster session

Discussion Forum
“New breeding techniques”

Gala Dinner
Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetū


Wednesday 7 May

ISTA Technical Committees meetings


Thursday 8 May

ISTA Technical Committees meetings


Friday 9 May

Ordinary General Meeting


Saturday 10 May

Post congress tour