When and where is Plant Biology 2026 taking place?

Plant Biology 2026 is held July 18-22, 2026, at the Rogers Centre Ottawa, located at 55 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, ON, Canada. The official program runs from Saturday, July 18 through Wednesday, July 22.

Who organizes Plant Biology 2026 and who should attend?

It is a joint conference of the American Society of Plant Biologists (ASPB) and the Canadian Society of Plant Biologists (CSPB/SCBV). It is designed for researchers, industry leaders, educators, and students from across the global plant biology community.

How much does registration cost and how do I register?

Registration is open online through ASPB, with all rates in USD. Member Professional rates are $800 (Early Bird through April 15), $925 (Standard through July 13), and $1,050 on-site, with lower rates for post-docs, students, and educators, and higher rates for non-members.

What does full registration include?

Full access includes plenary sessions, scientific symposia, workshops, and poster sessions, delegate materials, exhibit hall access, coffee and tea breaks, a ticket to the Welcome Reception and the ASPB Party, and access to Plant Biology Virtual content. Breakfast and lunch are not included.

Where should I stay for the conference?

ASPB arranged discounted room blocks at four hotels within walking distance of the Rogers Centre Ottawa, including the connected Westin Ottawa, the DoubleTree by Hilton (5-minute walk), Les Suites Hotel (7-minute walk), and the Lord Elgin Hotel (15-minute walk). Most blocks were available until July 1, 2026, or until sold out.

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Attendance

The organizers do not publish a full attendance breakdown, but the sponsorship materials indicate scale. Sponsorship provides an opportunity to make important connections with over one thousand attendees from academia, industry, and government sectors.

Booth Pricing

The official site publishes sponsorship tiers rather than per-square-foot booth pricing. Sponsorship levels are: Gold at US$15,000+, including premium branding throughout the venue, 3 full conference registration passes, mobile app advertisements, and prominent event signage. Silver at US$10,000+, including 2 full registration passes, enhanced logo placement on the website, venue signage, and recognition in the mobile app. Bronze at US$5,000+, including 1 full registration pass, signage recognition, and a listing in the conference website and mobile app. Supporter at US$3,500+, including signage recognition and a listing in the conference website and mobile app. Numerous add-on branding, thought-leadership, and engagement opportunities are also available; prospective exhibitors are directed to contact the sponsorship team for exhibit floor details.

Registration

Registration is open for Plant Biology 2026, held in Ottawa, Canada from July 18-22, 2026, with all rates in US Dollars (USD). There are three pricing windows: Early Bird ends April 15, 2026; Standard ends July 13, 2026; and the On-Site Rate begins July 18, 2026.

Selected professional rates (Early Bird / Standard / On-Site):

Member Professional: $800 / $925 / $1,050
Member Post-Doc: $475 / $600 / $725
Member Graduate Student: $350 / $425 / $550
Member Undergraduate: $250 / $325 / $400
Non-Member: $1,075 / $1,200 / $1,325

Members of the Canadian Society of Plant Biologists, Indian Society of Plant Physiology, or the Japanese Society of Plant Physiology qualify for the member rate using a discount code obtained from their organization. Attendees living in a country classified as low income or low middle income by the World Bank automatically receive a 25% discount. To present a poster, attendees must submit a proposal by June 19.

History

Plant Biology is the long-running annual meeting of the American Society of Plant Biologists (ASPB). For 2026, ASPB and the Canadian Society of Plant Biologists (CSPB/SCBV) are convening a joint conference in Ottawa, Canada, providing an opportunity to bring together researchers, industry leaders, educators, and students from across the global plant biology community and to highlight the scientific achievements of both societies. The meeting rotates cities each year; the 2025 edition preceded the 2026 Ottawa gathering. Specific founding-year details are not stated on the official site.