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21-23 March 2027
Ghent, Belgium

New Frontiers.
Future Crops.
Connect, Collaborate & Innovate.

The international conference that combines science, technology innovation, and business in the field of plant breeding and innovative crops.

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Until the conference opens at De Oude Vismijn in Ghent. Three days of keynotes, sessions, pitches and networking.

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Program Highlights 2026

Gain insights into the latest advancements, trends, and best practices on the use of new technologies for breeding innovative crops.

Join industry leaders, cutting-edge startups and top researchers for an exciting journey. The program features high-level keynotes, interactive sessions, and countless opportunities to connect.

Day 1 Highlights

Sunday 29 March 2026
  • Conference kick-off & opening reception
  • Visit to KeyGene
  • Keynote: Supporting Crop Innovation with fair access to patents for breeding- and AgTech companies
  • Panel: Cultivating Tomorrow: The New Crop Innovation Ecosystem
  • Networking dinner

Day 2 Highlights

Monday 30 March 2026
  • Keynote: Beyond the Genome: From Data to Decisions
  • Visit to NPEC greenhouse and growth rooms
  • Sessions on Speed Breeding, Phenotyping, Next-Gen Breeding Tools
  • Startup pitches
  • Conference dinner

Day 3 Highlights

Tuesday 31 March 2026
  • Keynote: From Corporate to Capital to Crops: Turning Fear into Fuel
  • Sessions on Protein and Allele Design, Disease Resistance, Unbundling Big Ag, AI
  • Closing conference reception
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News

Updates from the AgBio and AgTech community.

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4 April 2026

Three fantastic days at CropIB 2026 - And we’re heading to Ghent in 2027!

The 2026 edition of the Crop Innovation & Business conference has just wrapped up. Three vibrant days filled with breakthrough ideas, new collaborations, and powerful inspiration. If you weren’t there this year… you definitely don’t want to miss what’s coming next.This year’s program brought dynamic keynote sessions, inspiring sessions and buzzing networking moments. The CropIB conference once again proved to be the place where ideas accelerate and future leaders connect.A big thank‑you goes out to our outstanding speakers and participants who made this edition unforgettable. A special appreciation to our moderator Liesbeth Luijendijk, whose leadership and energy kept the plenary program running seamlessly.We are also proud to acknowledge the incredible support of our partners KeyGene, VIB, CEPLAS and Wageningen University & Research, along with all additional partners and exhibitors who help strengthen this growing community.Curious what you might have missed? Take a look at the highlights here:Photo albumAfter movieAfter seeing this, you’ll understand why CropIB keeps expanding every year.

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Getting there

Hotels nearby
Old Fish Market (Oude Vismijn)

The Old Fish Market is located at the confluence of the Lieve canal and the river Lys. Fishmongers sold their goods here from the late Middle Ages until the 1960s. It’s one of Ghent’s oldest markets and was originally located on Groentenmarkt square, but it moved to Sint-Veerleplein square at the end of the 17th century.

Opposite the Castle of the Counts lies the monumental gateway to the Old Fish Market, where Neptune keeps watch over the Scheldt (male) and the Lys (female).

Old Fish Market (Oude Vismijn) Sint Veerleplein 5
9000 Ghent
Belgium

Low emission zone in Ghent

Ghent has made a commitment as to environment-friendliness. Ghent is not only the “veggie capital” of Europe, it also features the largest low-traffic city centre and a low emission zone (LEZ). In order to improve air quality, the most polluting vehicles are no longer allowed to enter the Ghent city centre (the area enclosed by the ring road).

Check your car and avoid a fine.
Strict admission conditions and emission standards are applicable in this low emission zone. Your vehicle’s Euro standard and fuel type determine whether or not you are allowed to enter the city centre of Ghent. Only vehicles that meet the admission conditions are allowed to enter. The most polluting diesel and gasoline vehicles are kept out of this zone.

More information: https://visit.gent.be/en/low-emission-zone-ghent

Note: Entrance for CROP innovation & business via Jan Breydelstraat, via the bridge opposite the Design Museum!

Before you book

The questions we get most. Not answered here? Call +31 (0)252 755810 or e-mail clientservices@cropib.com.

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Tickets

No, you cannot share your ticket with other people. A ticket can only be used by the same person for the entire conference.

You can pay with iDEAL|Wero, Credit Card or Bank Transfer.

Unfortunately if you have already bought a ticket, you cannot claim a relationship discount afterwards.

A few days before the conference, you will receive an e-mail that contains a QR code that you can use to pick up your badge at the conference venue. The QR code is also available on our digital event platform, Networkapp.

No. Prior to the conference, we will send you an email with a personal QR code that will provide you access to the conference. The QR code will also be available in the Networkapp.