Nyon, Switzerland
May 22, 2020

The International Seed Federation (ISF) is bringing together industry leaders and experts in a Virtual Congress from 8-10 June to discuss the future of the seed sector, innovation and sustainable agriculture post COVID-19.

 

"ISF, as the voice of the private seed sector, is not staying silent. Even with the postponement of our World Seed Congress 2020 in South Africa, we continue to engage in an inventive way on topics that continue to be important, if not even more critical, during this time. It cannot be business as usual," said Michael Keller, ISF Secretary General.

"Today seed is widely recognized as an essential good and a key element in food production. The world finds itself in unprecedented times, and more than ever we should work together to build sustainable food systems post COVID-19."

The three-day virtual event is open to all via a custom-made online platform. Speakers will be live and ready to interact and answer questions from audiences during the following sessions:

• Opening Ceremony 8 June, Mon, 12:00-13:00 CET
• COVID-19 and beyond: The future of the seed industry 9 June, Tue, 12:00-13:00 and 16:00-17:00 CET
• Re-Examining Innovation After COVID-19 10 June, Wed, 12:00-13:00 CET

After the live event, information from the virtual congress will be accessible June 11-17.

Registration is open, at no cost: govirtual.worldseed.org 

Website: http://www.worldseed.org

Published: May 22, 2020