ISBR Optional Complimentary Offsite Tours (Capacity Limited)

Join us for a visit at the VIB & BASF facilities or the VIB field trial location! VIB and BASF are offering you an exclusive opportunity to visit some of their facilities on Thursday, Nov 6, 2025.

Choose from two tour options designed to give you a first hand look at how plant biotech research is performed in containment facilities and on the field.

Tour Options:

• TOUR 1: Lab/Greenhouse Facility Tour: Discover the state-of-the-art laboratories @VIB and greenhouse facilities @BASF.
  • This tour includes a 5-10 minute walk between two buildings.
  •  Maximum capacity: 30 participants
• TOUR 2: Field Tour: Learn about the field trials with transgenic and genome edited plants with our field tour.
  • Please note that this tour is subject to weather conditions, so be sure to bring weather proof clothing and footware.
  • Maximum capacity: 25 participants

Timetable:

• Boxed light lunch will be provided at ICC before departure
• 13:00: Bus departs from ICC to Technologiepark Zwijnaarde (VIB) – 10-15 minute drive
• 13:20 - 13:50: Welcome at VIB with presentations from BASF & VIB
• 13:50: Group splits into three subgroups:
  • Tour 1: Group 1: Lab Visit VIB + GH Visit BASF
  • Tour 1: Group 2: GH visit BASF + Lab Visit VIB
  • Tour 2: Group 3: Field visit VIB - In case of inclement weather, VIB will organize an alternative visit within its buildings, possibly including the greenhouse(s) or one of the automated platforms.
• 16:00 - 16:30: Joint Q&A at VIB
• 16:30 - 17:00: Transfer back to ICC

Don't miss this unique chance to gain insights into state-of-the art facilities and network with industry leaders.

Register now to secure your spot!

Bookings will be on a first come, first served basis. Please be courteous and send notification to the secretariat should you no longer be able to attend.
If you are already registered and paid, please log back into your registration and add the tour to your booking.

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