Submission

Important Date

  • Early-Bird                 15 January 2026 – 31 October 2026
  • Regular                    1 November 2026 – 10 January 2027
  • Presenting Author    15 January 2026 – 30 November 2026

Important links

For details of Abstract submission and ISHS Young Mind Awards, please review the guidelines below

All abstracts and manuscripts must be submitted through ROSA (Responsive Online System for Acta Horticulturae submission and review)

ISHS online submission procedures
Acta Horticulturae guidelines
ISHS Young Minds Awards

Call for Abstracts

  • Biodiversity and sustainability are key drivers for the future of tropical and subtropical ornamentals. The sector is rapidly evolving with innovative approaches in crop improvement, cultivation systems, post-harvest handling, and utilization for human well-being. At the same time, globalization and changing consumer demands are reshaping marketing opportunities, creating both challenges and new possibilities.

    Guided by the Key Theme: Beyond Beauty: Wisdom Treasures to Global Blooms, this symposium highlights the richness of biodiversity and the wisdom embedded in tropical and subtropical ornamentals. It aims to showcase how these plants can be transformed into global treasures that drive sustainable growth and economic opportunities. The theme emphasizes not only their beauty, but also their cultural, ecological, and economic value for communities worldwide.

    By bringing together researchers, academics, industry professionals, growers, and policy makers, this symposium will provide a platform for interdisciplinary dialogue and exchange of knowledge. Participants will explore strategies for sustainable development and innovation, with the aim of advancing tropical and subtropical ornamental crops at both regional and global levels.

    The symposium will include the following topics:

    • Biodiversity and Crop Improvement
    • Innovative Cultivation and Crop Protection
    • Logistics and Post-harvest
    • Utilization and Wellness
    • Marketing

    We invite researchers, practitioners, and industry stakeholders to join this symposium and contribute to shaping the future of tropical and subtropical ornamentals. Together, under the vision of Beyond Beauty: Wisdom Treasures to Global Blooms, we can foster innovation, sustainability, and global collaboration.

Abstract Submission

  • Only abstracts submitted in English will be reviewed.
  • Abstracts must not exceed 300 words.
  • Abstracts must not contain tables, pictures or graphs.
  • All abbreviations must be spelled out on first use.
  • Abstracts should be thoroughly checked for spelling and grammar.
  • An abstract submission charge is due upon submission of an abstract and applies to the presenting author only. For ISHS Individual members, the abstract submission charge is fully waived. Those who do not hold a user account with ISHS yet: create an ISHS user account. After payment and activation of your user account, you can start your abstract submission.
  • Abstracts must always be submitted by the presenting author, using their own personal ISHS user account. Submitting an abstract on behalf of, or using the ISHS user account of another author is strictly prohibited.
  • Abstracts must be submitted by July 15, 2026 for consideration by the Scientific Committee. Authors will be notified of provisional acceptance of abstracts by September 15, 2026 and will also be notified if the abstract has been selected for an oral or poster presentation.
  • All oral presenters, including invited and keynote speakers, must submit a manuscript for Acta Horticulturae according to the Acta Horticulturae guidelines by December 15, 2026. (Alternatively, presenters have the option to submit a full scientific manuscript on the topic presented at the symposium to the ISHS Scientific Journal in lieu of submitting a manuscript for Acta Horticulturae). Oral presenters who fail to submit a manuscript for publication in Acta Horticulturae or the ISHS Scientific Journal may be refused the floor for making their oral presentation. Authors of posters are strongly encouraged to prepare and submit a manuscript for Acta Horticulturae.
  • Presenting authors of abstracts accepted for presentation (both oral/poster) must register for the symposium by July 15, 2026. Failing to register for the symposium will result in your abstract being withdrawn from the symposium program and your manuscript being withdrawn from the Acta Horticulturae symposium proceedings.
  • Failing to present (oral/poster) at the symposium will result in your manuscript being withdrawn from the Acta Horticulturae symposium proceedings.
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