ISBR2025

Coming at a time when the contribution of biotechnology to society has never been more important, and against a background of rapid advances in new technologies, we are excited that the 17^th ISBR Symposium (ISBR2025) has taken place in Ghent, Belgium from 2 - 6 November 2025.

Under the overarching theme “Cultivating Bio-Innovation for a Sustainable Future”, ISBR2025 offered many opportunities for learning and networking through plenary sessions, parallel sessions, Pecha Kucha presentations, workshops, and poster sessions.

Invited keynote speakers for ISBR2025 include:

• Ms. Julie Borlaug - Keynote Speaker, President of Borlaug Consulting and the Borlaug Foundation 
• Dr. Steven Reno - Keynote Speaker, Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Biotechnology | Kenyatta University
• Dr. Rodomiro Ortiz - Keynote Speaker, Professor and Chair of Genetics and Plant Breeding, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
• Dr. Carl Ramage - Moderator Panel Discussion, Rautaki Solutions PTY LTD.

We sincerely hope that you enjoyed this Symposium and had a pleasant stay in Ghent

Please note that presentations from ISBGMO25 are only available to active ISBR members.