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Bejo (Bejo Zaden B.V.) is a globally recognized, family-owned Dutch company specializing in the breeding, production, and sale of premium vegetable seeds. With over a century of history and operations in over 30 countries, Bejo focuses on continuous innovation, organic breeding, and developing resilient crop varieties for sustainable global agriculture.
e-nema (e-nema GmbH) is a German biotechnology company recognized as the global leader in producing beneficial nematodes for biological plant protection. Founded in 1997, the company specializes in industrial-scale fermentation to create natural, chemical-free pest control solutions. They also provide contract biomanufacturing services for the agricultural, cosmetics, and food industries.
KWS (KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA) is a globally operating German plant breeding company founded in 1856. The company specializes in developing and producing high-yield seeds for agricultural crops, including sugarbeet, corn, cereals, oilseed rape, and vegetables. By continuously improving crop genetics and offering expert digital consulting services, KWS aims to support sustainable agriculture and help feed a growing world population.
The New Phytologist Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation committed to the advancement and dissemination of knowledge and research in plant science. The Foundation currently fulfils this objective by publishing the scholarly journals New Phytologist and Plants, People, Planet and by funding a wide range of activities, such as the international New Phytologist Symposia and Workshop series, awarding grants, and the sponsorship of awards such as the Tansley Medal, named after New Phytologist’s founder Sir Arthur Tansley.
MiCropBiomes (COST Action CA22158) is a European research network supported by the European Cooperation in Science and Technology (COST). The initiative focuses on exploiting plant-microbiome networks and synthetic microbial communities to improve crop fitness. They facilitate collaboration, organize international conferences, fund short-term scientific missions, and provide specialized training for researchers.
SeedCon 2026 will be the world’s first international conference dedicated entirely to the seed microbiome and microbial inheritance. It will bring together leading scientists, industry experts, and young researchers to exchange knowledge, spark collaborations, and inspire innovations for sustainable agriculture.
But — and we say this openly — this event can only happen with the help of committed partners like you.
Organizing a conference of this scale takes resources, and as we want to make it truly international and accessible, we rely on sponsorship to cover essential costs:
Bringing in top speakers from across the globe
Supporting travel grants for early-career researchers
Ensuring professional facilities and materials
Keeping registration fees affordable for all participants
By supporting SeedCon 2026, you are not only investing in an event, you are investing in a scientific community that will shape the plant microbiome field for years to come.
Why Partner With Us?
Position your brand alongside pioneering research and innovation in plant and seed microbiomes
Connect directly with scientists, industry leaders, and policy-makers
Demonstrate your commitment to sustainability, food security, and agricultural innovation
Gain visibility before, during, and after the event through our website, materials, and social channels
We are happy to work with you to find a partnership format that fits your vision. Whether you represent a company, foundation, or institution, your support will make a real difference.
We can only make this event international and accessible with the partnership of organizations like yours. Your sponsorship helps us support travel grants, bring in global speakers, ensure quality facilities, and keep fees affordable for all participants.
Interested? Let’s talk.
Email: info-seedcon@atb-potsdam.de
Phone: +49 331 5699 123
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