The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is organizing the World Conference on Agro-food Biotechnologies under the theme:
“Biotechnologies for a Sustainable Future: “The Driver of Transformation in Agro-food Systems”,
From June 16 to 18, 2025, in Rome, Italy.
As part of this conference, the FAO has launched:
– A call for poster abstracts highlighting the latest advances, opportunities, and risks of biotechnologies to transform agro-food systems.
Deadline for submission: April 30, 2025.
Selected abstracts will be presented as electronic posters during the conference (no funding for participation).
– The Biotechnological Innovation Challenge, aimed at young scientists and innovators under 35, to showcase biotechnological solutions that improve production, nutrition, reduce environmental impact, and enhance the resilience of agro-food systems, particularly for smallholders in developing countries.
The top three selected projects will be presented at the conference with financial support for travel and accommodation.
Deadline for application: May 2, 2025.
The registration deadline for the conference is May 5, 2025.
For more information:
[Visit the official conference website](https://www.fao.org/