Starting in 2009, the BGRI has organized influential technical workshops, both in-person and virtual, engaging participants from around the world. These events have highlighted the importance of networking, training, and knowledge-sharing between seasoned experts and young scientists.
Upcoming events
17th International Cereal Rusts and Powdery Mildews Conference 2025
The 17th International Cereal Rusts and Powdery Mildews Conference (ICRPMC2025) is scheduled for June 15-20, 2025 in Vancouver, British Columbia. This meeting will take place in conjunction with the Canadian Phytopathological Society (CPS) Annual Meeting and the Borlaug Global Rust Initiative Technical Workshop. The ICRPMC’s mission is to promote and disseminate the latest scientific advances in research on cereal rusts and powdery mildews, and facilitate discussions and collaboration towards globally sustainable cereal disease management.
Important Dates:
- Early Bird Registration: closes April 15, 2025
- Oral Presentation Abstracts: closes March 15
- Poster Presentation Abstracts: closes May 15
- Early-Career Awards: closes March 15
Co-sponsors:
- BGRI
- European and Mediterranean Cereal Rust Foundation
- Canadian Phytopathological Society
Hosts:
- University of Alberta
- University of British Columbia
- Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
