May 5–7, Potsdam, Germany.
May 5–7, Potsdam, Germany.
Conference Program and Sessions.
The First International Conference on the Seed Microbiome and Microbial Inheritance
Below is the full three-day program with sessions, keynotes, and focal points. Click the download button for a PDF copy of the agenda.
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Day 1 – Origins and Inheritance
Kickoff with registration and coffee at 08:00, followed by opening remarks.
Session 1 emphasizes foundational concepts of microbial inheritance, vertical transmission and evolution, with a keynote, invited talks, and flash talks.
Session 2 explores seeds as microbial niches and ecological filters. After lunch, enjoy keynotes, invited talks, and collaborative poster sessions.
Session 3 focuses on cross-generation microbiome transfer, including impacts of domestication.
The day ends with flash talks and a welcome reception at ATB. See the detailed timeline for talk slots, speakers and networking.
Day 2 – Function, Application, and Translation
Session 4 Begin with insights into seed microbiome functions, supporting plant growth, immunity, and resilience.
Session 5 targets breeding innovation, synthetic communities, and bioinoculant strategies.
Session 6 addresses real-world translation from research to field application, with a keynote on technology transfer.
The industry roundtable brings together companies and researchers to discuss innovations in sustainable agriculture.
Networking continues at the conference dinner in the evening. Download the full agenda for session details, timing, and speakers.
Day 3 – Ecology, Evolution, and Futures
Session 7 with a focus on co-evolution and environment, featuring early-career voices. The Seed Microbiome Working Group moderates the session with keynotes and invited talks.
Session 8 shifts to shaping the research future with a collaborative workshop on experiment design and priorities. Engage in World Café–style discussions.
The program concludes with synthesis and closing remarks for community reflection and next steps in seed microbiome science.
