The theme of the 15th Biennial ISSS Conference / Seed Ecology VIII is “Synergies in Seed Science” reflecting the objective of the conference to enrich the connections between the different disciplines of seed science and the seed community.

The conference venue provides for a plenary session room and a breakout room for a parallel session aligned to specific themes or topics. Additional meeting rooms for workshops are also available.

The conference scientific program will run over 4 days, with an additional day of field tours mid-week.

The themes of the scientific program are organised around the lifecycle of seeds and their utilisation, and the program includes all facets of the science of seeds and their use.

Submissions for oral presentations (15 minutes duration) and posters on genetic, molecular, physiological, and ecological perspectives, including trait-based approaches, are welcome within all themes. Contributions with an end-user focus from across the seed sector including seed technologists, restoration and conservation practitioners, and native seed and agricultural industries are also encouraged.