The Euroseeds2026 Congress in Valencia once again showed the strength of the European seed community, bringing together 1,350 participants for three days of exchange, business, debate and new ideas.
With 45 exhibitors, a dynamic trade floor and a packed programme, this year’s Congress provided a valuable opportunity to reflect on the challenges facing the sector and, importantly, how we can address them together.
From regulatory developments to market trends and crisis preparedness, the discussions highlighted a common theme: resilience depends on our ability to innovate, collaborate and prepare for change.
The Seed of the Union 2026 keynote session brought this broader perspective to the Congress programme, looking beyond individual policy files to explore how the sector can strengthen its preparedness and competitiveness in an increasingly uncertain environment.
Innovation was equally visible on the InnovAction Stage, while the second edition of the NextGen Forum connected more than 40 students and young researchers with the seed industry, giving them an opportunity to discover the diversity of careers and expertise within plant breeding and seed sector.
But perhaps the most important part of the Congress remains something much simpler: meeting in person. Making new connections, renewing long-standing ones, exchanging ideas and having informal conversations are at the heart of what makes the annual gathering of the seed community so valuable.
And while Valencia is still fresh in our minds, preparations for the next Congress are already underway. From 17 to 20 October 2027, the seed community will meet again in Paris for a particularly special occasion: the 25th Euroseeds Congress.
After a memorable Valencia edition, ambitions are already high for this milestone. À bientôt à Paris !
