Announcement
First Announcement of the 16th International Buckwheat Symposium
Time: May 29 ,2026 source: Association browse: 0
June 25-27, 2026, Xichang, Sichuan, China
Buckwheat Innovation and Human Health
The International Buckwheat Symposium, initiated by the International Buckwheat Research Association, has been a renowned series of international academic events held triennially since 1980. Its objective is to assemble scientists, industry professionals, and practitioners worldwide to share the latest research findings and developments in the buckwheat industry. The 16th International Buckwheat Symposium is scheduled to be held in Xichang, Sichuan, China, from June 25 to 27, 2026. Global academics and professionals in the buckwheat field are sincerely invited to participate in this grand gathering for academic exchange on buckwheat science.
Hosts
Crop Science Society of China (CSSC)
Institute of Crop Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (ICS-CAAS)
Liangshan Academy of Agricultural Sciences (LAAS)
International Buckwheat Research Association (IBRA)
Organizers
Oat and Buckwheat Professional Committee, CSSC (OBPC-CSSC)
Liangshan Association of Agricultural Science Societies (LAASS)
Liangshan Buckwheat Association (LBA)
Liangshan Culture & Tourism Investment Group Co., Ltd.
Xichang University (XU)
Thematic Areas
Research and Utilization of Buckwheat Germplasm Resources - Application Collaboration in Buckwheat
Functional Genomics Research of Buckwheat
Buckwheat Nutrition and Health
Buckwheat Deep Processing and Product Development
Buckwheat Genetic Breeding
Buckwheat Cultivation and Farming
Synergistic Evolution of Buckwheat and Cultural Environments
Conference Schedule
Date | June 24 | June 25 | June 26 | June 27 | June 28 |
Morning | Conference Registration
| (1) Opening Ceremony (2) Plenary Sessions | Thematic Sessions (Tracks 3, 4, 5) | Enterprise Visit (Buckwheat Companies) | Conference Departure |
Afternoon | Thematic Sessions (Tracks 1, 2) | Thematic Sessions (Tracks 6, 7) | (1) Plenary Sessions (2) Closing Ceremony | ||
Evening | Cultural Heritage Experience Activity | Graduate Student Forum |
Call for Abstracts
Please download the template from the official conference website, complete it, and submit it via email to 16thibra@caas.cn.
Important Dates
Deadline for abstract submission and early bird registration: April 24, 2026;
Notification of plenary session selections and deadline for discount registration: May 24, 2026;
Deadline for regular registration: May 24, 2026.
Registration
Early Bird Registration （Up to April 24, 2026） | Regular Registration （Up to May 24, 2026） | Onsite Registration （Up to June 24, 2026） | |
Full Participant | US$210.00 | US$270.00 | US$350.00 |
Student | US$140.00 | US$200.00 | US$270.00 |
Accompanying persons | US$80.00 | US$150.00 | US$220.00 |
Website
All participants including online attendees should register through the conference website.
Exhibition
Exhibition opportunities are now available. Please check the conference website or contact to Dr. Gao at ymqmzwh@163.com for details.
Contact
Secretariat of the Oat and Buckwheat Professional Committee, Crop Science Society of China, contact to: Dr. Gao.
Email: 16thibra@caas.cn.
Address: No. 12, Zhongguancun South Avenue, Haidian District, Beijing, 100081, China
Note: This is the first announcement. Any subsequent adjustments will be subject to the updated announcements.