Conference Summary

Since its inception in 1988, this conference has been at the forefront of plant development research, focusing on the processes governing plant growth and form. For its 17th edition, this conference provides a platform for diverse experts in plant developmental biology to interact, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and the cross-pollination of ideas. 

Attendees will learn about:

· The structural and functional aspects of plant development.

· Genetic and molecular interaction.

· Regulatory networks and specific cellular contributions to overall plant development.

Program Topics

· Morphogenesis, mechanics & modeling

· Root and shoot development and function

· Cell communication and patterning

· Evolution and development

· Growth control in development

· Plant hormones and development

· Systems regulation in development

· Specialization in development

· Development at single cell

Workshops

Meet the Experts sessions and Career Development Workshops will provide the opportunity for early career scientists to engage senior researchers about the following scientific and professional pathway topics:

· Navigating Academic Publishing: Strategies for Successful Manuscript Submission and Review Process

· Career Development in Academia: From Graduate Studies to Tenure Track

· Interdisciplinary Research in Academia: Collaborative Opportunities and Challenges

· Grant Writing Essentials: Tips for Securing Funding in Academia

· Mentorship in Academia: Building Effective Relationships for Professional Growth

Keynote Speakers

Keynote 1: Professor Siobhan Brady - “Benfey Memorial Lecture on Developmental Biology”

Keynote 2: Professor Niko Geldner - “Chory Memorial Lecture on Plant Signaling”

Location and Venue

Wellsworth Hotel

14 Mechanic Street
Southbridge, MA 01550
USA

Important Dates

Abstract Submission Deadline: Sunday, July 13, 2025

Early Registration Deadline: Monday, August 4, 2025

Housing Deadline: August 10, 2025

Registration Cancellation Deadline: Monday, August 4, 2025

Regular Registration Deadline: August 27, 2025

Conference Organizers

Ikram Billou

Co-organizer: Ikram Blilou, PhD
Professor
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology
Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
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Alexis Maizel

Co-organizer: Alexis Maizel, PhD
Professor
Heidelberg University
Heidelberg, Germany

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Ross Sozzani

Co-organizer: Ross Sozzani, PhD
Professor
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC 
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