[IUFRO RG 2.04.00]NEWSLETTER1: Registration and Abstract Submission Reminder - IUFRO Tree Biotechnology 2027 Conference

From: Myburg, AA, Prof [zandermyburg(a)sun.ac.za] &lt;zandermyburg(a)sun.ac.za&gt; Sent: Wednesday, 2. September 2026 12:53 Subject: NEWSLETTER1: Registration and Abstract Submission Reminder - IUFRO Tree Biotechnology 2027 Conference Dear Colleagues Since many of the Tree Biotechnology community members in the Northern Hemisphere have been away on summer break over the past weeks, we would like to make use of this opportunity to remind everybody that registration and abstract submission are now officially open for the IUFRO Tree Biotechnology Conference 2027<https://www.treebiotech2027.org/>! We are also delighted to share our first Newsletter (attached and online<https://www.treebiotech2027.org/_files/ugd/893aaf_5d770836e2404db…) including important information on the scientific programme, our main plenary speaker (Prof Ed Buckler from Cornell University) and opportunities for sponsorship and exhibition. Stellenbosch University and the University of Pretoria are co-hosting this biennial conference, which will be held in Stellenbosch, South Africa, from 25-30 April 2027. The topic for this meeting will be Intelligent Forests - Facing the Future. Key Information: Conference Dates: 25-30 April 2027 Venue: Protea Hotel and Conference Centre, Stellenbosch, South Africa Abstract Submission Deadline: 16 October 2026 Early Bird Registration Deadline: 22 January 2027 Website: https://www.treebiotech2027.org/ <https://www.treebiotech2027.org/> We encourage you to circulate this announcement and the Newsletter to students, colleagues and collaborators who may be interested in attending and presenting. We look forward to welcoming you to the Stellenbosch Winelands for an unforgettable conference. The IUFRO Tree Biotechnology 2027 Organising Committee Professor Zander Myburg PhD Genetics and Forestry (NC State University) Department of Genetics | Faculty of AgriSciences | Stellenbosch University Cell +27 83 3890 325 | Email zandermyburg@sun.ac.za<mailto:zandermyburg@sun.co.za> Stellenbosch | South Africa | www.sun.ac.za<https://www.su.ac.za/en> [cid:f7c1db46-f532-4dce-bdfb-0cbac65d9ece]<https://www.treebiotech2027.or… [cid:1cf9e9da-5fdc-4488-8380-53ee529c743a] The integrity and confidentiality of this email are governed by these terms: Disclaimer<https://www.sun.ac.za/emaildisclaimer/default.aspx>