CROP Innovation & Business conference 2026

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

Attendees & Speakers

CropIB is a C-level conference for management, entrepreneurs, leading scientists, financial- and legal experts from the international AgBio and AgTech industry.

📢 Special Biovia member offer

Biovia members get a 15 % discount on registration. To get your discount code, visit the member portal or email communications@biovia.be.