IGC 2027: Call for Abstracts, Workshops, Keynotes, Tours & more!

[Martin Köchy (DAFA) <martin.koechy AT thuenen.de>]

IGC 2027: Call for Abstracts, Workshops, Tours & more! June 13-18, 2027 | Kongresshalle am Zoo, Leipzig, Germany

In less than one year, the global grassland community will meet in Leipzig, Germany, for IGC 2027 to celebrate 100 Years of Grassland Research and explore future perspectives under the theme "100 Years of Grassland Research — Ways to the Future." Hosted by ZALF, JKI, and TI, the congress brings together researchers, practitioners, and stakeholders from around the world.

 

In this newsletter you'll find exciting updates, including:

Keynotes Call for Abstracts Call for Workshops Pre- and Mid-Congress Tours Submission Deadlines Sponsorship & Exhibition Opportunities

 

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IGC 2027 Keynote Speakers

 

We are delighted to welcome the first keynote speakers for IGC 2027:

Sally Archibald (University of the Witwatersrand Johannesburg, South Africa), Imke de Boer (Wageningen University & Research, The Netherlands), Nico Eisenhauer (German Centre for Integrative Biodiversity Research (iDiv) Halle-Jena-Leipzig and Leipzig University, Germany), and Yingjun Zhang (China Agricultural University, China).

 

Together, they represent leading expertise across the diverse fields of grassland research and will contribute to an inspiring scientific program.

 

More keynote speaker announcements will follow soon! Learn more about our keynote speakers: www.igc2027.org/keynote

 

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Call for Workshops & Abstracts

 

We offer you the opportunity to organize your own pre- or post-congress workshop, specifically adapted to your target audience. Applications for the workshop can be submitted until February 1, 2027. You will receive feedback within four weeks of submitting your application, but no later than the end of February 2027. The overall workshop plan, including contact information, will be made available on the congress website.

 

In addition, Call for Abstracts is now open. We warmly encourage you to submit your latest research, innovations, and practical experiences, present your work to the international grassland community, and help shape the future of grassland research.

 

Submit your workshop: www.igc2027.org/call-for-workshops
Submit your abstract: www.igc2027.org/call-for-abstracts

 

 

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Pre- and Mid-Conference-Tours

 

Experience grassland systems beyond the conference venue.

Our Pre-Congress Tours will take participants through diverse grassland landscapes in Austria, Switzerland, and Germany.

During the congress, a variety of Mid-Congress Tours will offer insights into grassland ecosystems, ruminant production systems, and sustainable land management in central Germany.

 

Learn more: Mid-Congress Tours & Pre-Congress Tours

 

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Submission deadlines

Planning to contribute? Here are the most important dates.

 

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS AND PAPERS

 

Opening call for abstracts

Since February 26, 2026

End of the fast-track option (for authors with long visa application processing times)

Authors that are planning to submit a voluntary full paper later on, need to submit their abstract until October 2, 2026

October 2, 2026

Acceptance notifications for abstracts submitted until Oktober 2, 2026

December 18, 2026

Voluntary full paper submission deadline

Closing call for abstracts

February 1, 2027

Acceptance notifications for abstracts submitted after Oktober 2, 2026

April 2, 2027

 

 

CALL FOR WORKSHOPS

 

Opening call for workshops

July 15, 2026

Closing call for workshops

February 1, 2027

 

More information about submission deadlines

 

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Sponsorship and Exhibition Opportunities

 

Become part of the IGC Marketplace and showcase your organization to an international audience.

As a sponsor or exhibitor, you'll connect with more than 700 participants from research, practice, industry, and policy while supporting one of the world's leading grassland conferences.

A detailed sponsorship and exhibition brochure is available upon request, and we are happy to discuss tailored partnership opportunities.

Learn more about our sponsorship and exhibition opportunities: www.igc2027.org/supporters

 

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Congress City Leipzig

 

Located just one hour southwest of Berlin, Leipzig is a vibrant city known for its rich cultural heritage, academic excellence, and dynamic atmosphere. With its excellent infrastructure and welcoming environment, it is the perfect host for the International Grassland Congress 2027. We look forward to welcoming you to Leipzig in June 2027!

 

Find out more about Leipzig, the venue, and accommodation

 

 

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Stay updated

The latest information is always available at www.igc2027.org. To join the IGC 2027 mailing list, simply email igc2027 AT zalf.de.

 

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On behalf of the IGC 2027 Organizing & Scientific Committee
Leibniz Centre for Agricultural Landscape Research (ZALF)
Eberswalder Str. 84
15374 Müncheberg
Germany 
E-Mail: igc2027 AT zalf.de
Web: www.zalf.de

Scientific Director: Prof. Dr. Frank Ewert
Administrative Director: Martin Jank
Registered in the Register of Associations at Frankfurt/Oder
District Court under the registration number: VR 3535
VAT Number: DE811417184

 

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