Flagship event to be held on 5-9 April 2025 in Kunming, China
The global horticultural sector will once again gather to explore the latest in innovation and strategies protecting plant breeders’ rights at the CIOPORA AGM & International Congress. This year’s event, held on 5-9 April 2025, will take place in Kunming, China, and focus on the significant opportunities offered by the Chinese market.
The congress will bring together breeders, legal experts, researchers, and industry authorities from around the world. Attendees will gain valuable insights into the latest advancements in plant breeding and explore strategies to safeguard breeders’ innovations and intellectual property.
“This year’s CIOPORA AGM & International Congress will focus on Asia, particularly China, with a unique emphasis on business opportunities,” explained CIOPORA secretary general, Edgar Krieger. “Participants at our association’s flagship event will benefit from exclusive B2B networking opportunities, strengthening our members’ presence in the Chinese market.”
The CIOPORA Academy will kick off the week’s activities with educational sessions, while the Public Conference will offer insights into successfully developing business opportunities in China.
Two full days will be dedicated to company visits, allowing participants to connect with leading breeders and innovators in the Chinese horticultural sector.
In the lead up to the event, CIOPORA has opened applications for its sponsorship programme, which offers extensive benefits, including brand promotion across CIOPORA’s communication channels and participation in the event’s key activities.
