Overview:
Launched in 2019, the African Plant Breeders Association (APBA) Conference serves as a platform to share cutting-edge innovations and insights in plant breeding, with the goal of strengthening research and development (R&D) efforts for sustainable agricultural systems across Africa. Held biennially, the APBA Conference gathers about 400 global experts and scientists from a wide range of institutions, including CGIAR Centers, universities, research organizations, private sector companies, and donor agencies.
This year gain, CGIAR Breeding for Tomorrow will have a strong presence at APBA conference. Breeders and scientists will engage in keynote presentations, panel discussions, technical sessions, and networking opportunities designed to foster collaboration and drive actionable solutions. Pre-conference activities, including workshops and field visits, will provide hands-on learning experiences and facilitate knowledge exchange.
This event offers a great opportunity for plant breeders, researchers, students, private industry stakeholders, and policymakers to exchange ideas, present research outcomes, and highlight recent innovations. These interactions foster strategic planning and collaborative efforts to address emerging R&D challenges across the continent, while also opening doors for joint initiatives. The three APBA conferences held to date - in Accra, Ghana (2019); Kigali, Rwanda (2021); and Marrakech, Morocco (2023) - have played a key role in advancing international collaboration across various levels of crop improvement research, from fundamental to applied.
Get involved:
Registration: https://africanplantbreeders.org/webapp/conference
Abstract submissions: https://africanplantbreeders.org/webapp/conferencev
CGIAR encouraged its scientists and NARES partners to submit abstracts and posters to bring our achievements to APBA important audiences. Submissions are open until July 18th, 2025.
About APBA:
The African Plant Breeders Association (APBA) is an initiative of full-fledged scientists, students, and professionals in Africa from higher education institutions (HEIs), research organizations and private companies who felt the need to change the narrative of crop improvement and the seed sector in Africa. It is a forum dedicated to building capacities, problem-solving, resource mobilization, and long-term strategic development of the agricultural sector in Africa through effective plant breeding programs and provision of tangible solutions to governments, seed companies, nongovernmental organizations and farmers.
