IUFRO2.09.02 Working Party · Seventh International Conference
Bottleneck Breakthrough for Tree Somatic Embryogenesis and Other Vegetative Propagation in the Era of Omics and Nanotechnology
Conference Sponsors
About the Conference
Welcome to the 7th IUFRO 2.09.02 Conference: Bottleneck Breakthrough for Tree Somatic Embryogenesis and Other Vegetative Propagation in the Era of Omics and Nanotechnology to be held in Harbin, China, from 22–28 August 2026.
Hosted by Northeast Forestry University (NEFU) in Harbin — the center of China's largest state-owned forest region. The conference brings together researchers and practitioners worldwide to advance knowledge in tree somatic embryogenesis and vegetative propagation technologies.
Learn more →Important Dates
Program
The scientific committee invites English abstract submissions on the following session themes:
Keynote Speakers
Lisheng Kong
University of Victoria, Canada
Alvaro J. Duran Sandoval
Fiber R&D Director, APRIL Group
Scott Merkle
University of Georgia, USA
Rodrigo Hasbún Zaror
Universidad de Concepción, Chile
Paloma Moncaleán
NEIKER, Spain
Coordinator, IUFRO 2.09.02 Working Party
Xiansheng Zhang
Shandong, China Shandong Agricultural University
Tuija Aronen
Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke)
Organizing Committee
Registration
The online registration site is linked through the button below.
Registration opens: March 15, 2026
Registration dates & rates
The conference will be charged in RMB uniformly. Uniform fee standard for participants from both domestic and foreign personnel.
| Attendees (incl. postdoc) | Students | Accompanying persons | Remote Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Early Bird Before 30 June 2026 | CNY ¥2,800 Full package | CNY ¥2,000 Full package | CNY ¥1,400 Full package | CNY ¥800 |
Regular After 1st July 2026 | CNY ¥3,000 Full package | CNY ¥2,200 Full package | CNY ¥1,500 Full package | CNY ¥1,000 |
Registration fee includes:
- Attendance to all program sessions
- Lunch and dinner during the conference
- Coffee breaks and snacks
- Conference materials
Breakfasts will be covered in accommodations.
Abstract & Poster
Abstracts must be submitted online in English (max 350 words). All participants are also required to submit a poster presentation.
Full submission guidelines →Venue
Northeast Forestry University
26 Hexing Road, Xiangfang District
Harbin, Heilongjiang 150040, China
Harbin is served by Harbin Taiping International Airport (HRB) with direct flights from Beijing, Shanghai, and major international hubs.