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 foundational concepts of microbial inheritance, vertical transmission and evolution, with a keynote, invited talks, and flash talks.
Session 2 seeds as microbial niches and ecological filters. After lunch, enjoy keynotes, invited talks, and collaborative poster sessions.
Session 3 cross-generation microbiome transmission, including impacts of domestication.
Networking continues at the conference dinner in the evening. Dinner information will be shared by email.
Day 2 – Function, Application, and Translation
Session 4 insights into seed microbiome functions, supporting plant growth, immunity, and resilience.
Session 5 breeding innovation, synthetic communities, and bioinoculant strategies.
Session 6 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.
SeedCon social event at ATB. Snacks and drinks will be available
Day 3 – Ecology, Evolution, and Futures
Session 7 co-evolution and environment, featuring early-career voices. The Seed Microbiome Working Group moderates the session with keynotes and invited talks.
Session 8 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.
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