INTERNATIONAL WHEAT CONGRESS
The opportunity to connect and exchange
The International Wheat Congress (IWC) was merged from two original wheat international conferences, the International Wheat Genetics Symposium and the International Wheat Conference. It serves as an important gathering for the global wheat community, providing a platform for leading experts, researchers, policymakers, and industry professionals to discuss advancements in the field of wheat breeding, genetics, genomics, and agronomy.
The IWC is a biennial event (find history below), the 3rd edition 2024 was held in Perth, Australia. The 4th International Wheat Congress will be held from 25-29 of May in Bologna, Italy!
“The 4th IWC will provide a key opportunity for the global wheat community to gather, share knowledge, and discuss advancements in agronomy, genetics, genomics, and breeding of wheat. Bologna is looking forward to being the host and promoting state-of-the-art innovation and collaborations toward a more sustainable and healthier wheat.” said Roberto Tuberosa, 4th IWC National Organisation Chair.
The International Organising Committee
The International Organising Committee is composed of 13 individuals representing different wheat growing countries and is in charge of developing the scientific programme of the International Wheat Congress. The current IOC was newly fromed after closing IWC2024Perth.
IWC history
The 1st International Wheat Congress
The 1st IWC was held July 21-29, 2019 in Saskatoon, Canada. It was an overwhelming success with over 900 registered delegates. The 1st IWC included a balanced programme which encompassed six areas of wheat research. These areas were:
Wheat Diversity, Evolution, and Genetic Resources
Structural and Functional Genomics of Wheat and Wheat Relatives
Wheat Improvement: Breeding, Physiology, and Enabling Technologies
Wheat Production Systems: Environment, Sustainability, and Management
Protecting Yield: Resistance to Biotic and Abiotic Stresses
Wheat Uses: Functionality, Nutrition, Safety and Human Health
Host: University of Saskatchewan
The 2nd International Wheat Congress
The 2nd IWC was planned for 2021 in Beijing, but had to be delayed to 2022 because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The 2nd IWC, was jointly hosted by the Crop Science Society of China (CSSC) and the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS) under the supervision of an International Organising Committee. The theme of the 2nd IWC was “Resilience and Sustainability” and provided excellent opportunities for participants from around the world to share the latest progress and to develop recommendations for future wheat in terms of research, technology, and transfer. A hybrid form of on-site lectures and online broadcast was adopted.
Hosts: Crop Science Society of China (CSSC) and Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS)
Organiser: Institute of Crop Sciences, CAAS
Co-organizers: China Agricultural University; Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences; National Innovation Centre for Bio-breeding Industry, Henan Academy of Agricultural Sciences; Nanjing Agricultural University; Northwest A&F University; China National Seed Group Co., LTD.; International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT)
The 3rd International Wheat Congress
The latest edition of the conference, September 22-27, 2024, was organised by the Centre for Crop & Food Innovation, Murdoch University in Perth, Western Australia. The 3rd IWC, held at Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre (PCEC), in Perth, Western Australia was a great success with more than 900 delegates from over 50 countries. This Congress provided a platform for researchers to present findings, share insights, and exchange ideas, which will contribute to enhancing the sustainability and resilience of wheat production systems. Policymakers and industry professionals attending the event will be kept updated on the latest trends and innovations in the wheat industry, fostering collaboration and driving advancements in the field.
THE WHEAT INITIATIVE OFFERED AWARDS FOR THE 3RD INTERNATIONAL WHEAT CONGRESS IN PERTH, AUSTRALIA
#IWC2024 Free Student Registration Awards for the 3rd International Wheat Congress in Perth, Australia
#IWC2024 Early Career Researcher Travel Support for the 3rd International Wheat Congress in Perth, Australia
#IWC2024 Best Student Presentation Prize
INTERNATIONAL WHEAT CONGRESS 2019
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