IPPS8

 

 9th International Plant Phenotyping Symposium:

"Phenotyping for All: Bridging the Gap in Global Agriculture"

 

On behalf of the International Plant Phenotyping Network (IPPN) and the West Africa Centre for Crop Improvement (WACCI), we are honored to welcome you to the 9th International Plant Phenotyping Symposium (IPPS9) in Accra, Ghana, from October 12–16, 2026.
For its historic first edition on the African continent, this symposium convenes a global communityof scientists and industry partners to confront the challenge of food insecurity in an era of unprecedented global shocks.
IPPS9 provides a unique platform to learn about African agricultural scenarios, focusing on the adaptation and deployment of plant phenotyping tools specifically tailored to serve Pan-African research and agriculture. By bridging high-tech innovation with the practical realities of diverse agro-ecologies, we aim to foster a mutual exchange of knowledge that transforms plant phenomics into a resilient, scalable engine for continental and global food security, especially under challenging conditions. We invite you to join us in this critical dialogue to ensure that the next generation of phenotyping solutions is both scientifically rigorous and locally impactful.
 
IPPS9 provides a dynamic networking environment designed to inspire collaboration between academia and the private sector. The program will feature:
  • Distinguished Keynotes: Leading global experts sharing breakthroughs in feature extraction, AI-driven data analysis, and sensor innovation.
  • Scientific Sessions: A comprehensive overview of the latest research in both northern- & southern hemisphere from controlled environments to field-based phenotyping.
  • Industry Exhibition: An outstanding opportunity for companies and industry players to showcase the latest tools and services in the phenotyping sector.
  • Networking & Impact: A platform to explore and implement strategies that harness the potential of plant phenotyping to ensure a sustainable and food-secure future.
Join us in Accra to navigate the next frontier of plant science. We look forward to working together to make IPPS9 an outstanding scientific success.
  

The International Plant Phenotyping Symposium is a conference jointly organized by:

 The International Plant Phenotyping Network

West Africa Centre for Crop Improvment 

 

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Scientific Committees

 

International scientific organizing committee:    

  • Dr. Alexander Bucksch, University of Arizona, USA
  • Dr. Stefan Gerth, Fraunhofer (IIS), Germany
  • Dr. David Rousseau, University of Angers, France
  • Dr. Hannah Schneider, IPK Gatersleben, Germany
  • Dr. Thomas Altmann, IPK Gatersleben, Germany
  • Dr. Arti Singh, Iowa State University, USA
  • Dr. Lin Cao, Nanjing Forestry University, China
  • Dr. Kioumars Ghamkar, Bioeconomy Science Institute, New Zealand
  • Dr. Gregoire Hummel, Phenospex Netherland
  • Dr. Wei Guo, University of Tokyo, Japan
  • Dr. Carlos Robles Zazueta, ECPN, Germany
  • Dr. Astrid Junker, Germany
  • Dr. Bettina Berger, APPN, Australia

 

 

 

National scientific committee:

  • Prof. Eric Y. Danquah, WACCI & GNRF, Ghana
  • Prof. Felix Dakora, Tshwane Univ. of Tech, South Africa
  • Prof. Michael Abberton, IITA, Nigeria
  • Prof. Michael Osei Adu, University of Cape Coast, Ghana
  • Dr. Michel Ghanem, CIRAD, France
  • Dr. Damaris Odeny, ICRISAT, Kenya
  • Dr. Biswanath Das, CIMMYT, Kenya
  • Dr. Allen van Deynze, UC-Davis, USA