SEB Annual Conference Florence 2026

You can register via the booking button (Book Now) on the conference registration page, which links to the booking funnel.

Yes, there is an early-bird rate; this tends to end mid-May. Please book by the deadline to take advantage of the discounted rate.

Your registration fee covers entry to  all scientific lectures and poster sessions, the digital conference programme book, access to the industry exhibition, refreshments and light lunch during the Annual Conference and admission to the Welcome Evening Reception.

The conference will run for three days, starting at 9:00 on Tuesday morning and ending on Thursday evening.

Registration opens at 8.00 a.m

You can pick up your badge and conference bag between 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. on the Monday before the Annual Conference.

The split between sections varies from year to year. For more details, visit the programme section of the conference website.

The programme is located on the conference website on the programme page.

Yes, sessions will be recorded and made available within a few hours after the session.

Yes, you can submit an abstract, a poster, or a talk. The abstract system will open early in January and close at the beginning of March.

You can find a list of recommended hotels and accommodation on the conference website under (Conference location) Information: Accommodation.

The society provides several travel grants located   here.  If you meet the eligibility criteria, you are welcome to apply.

All the information you need about the venue and parking is located on the Conference Location Information page under Travel Information.

We provide visa invitation letters, but do not contact embassies on behalf of delegates. 

• • Cancellations before 5 pm BST on 15 May 2026 will incur a £50 administration charge for refunds. There will be no refunds made for cancellations received after 5 pm BST on 15 May 2026. Cancellation requests must be submitted in writing to [email protected]. 
  • Where there is an outstanding invoice payment for registration, payment will still be sought for cancellations made after 15 May 2026. 

You can find the code of conduct located   http://www.sebiology.org/events/journal-of-experimental-botany-symposium/seb-code-of-conduct.html

We don't encourage you to transfer your registration, but please contact the events team at [email protected] to discuss your individual case.

No, you do not need to bring anything with you; we tend to provide a conference bag that comes with a pen and notebook. If you are presenting a talk or poster, please bring your presentation on a USB and/or poster with you. 

No, we do not have a specific dress code.

You can contact the organisers via the event’s team email address on [email protected]. If your query is related to a specific session that you are presenting at, please contact the session organiser for that session. 

Yes, certificates will be provided after the conference. This is an automatic process, but it does take a few days to get it triggered. If you have not received your certificate after 2 weeks, please contact the events team at [email protected].

You will be able to access the talks, the abstract book and the programme book after the conference on the website. For photographs, please contact the events team by emailing [email protected].

A feedback form will be sent to you after the conference, and you will be able to provide your feedback that way.