We are very proud to invite you to the 4th INTEGRATED PLANT AND ALGAL PHENOMICS MEETING (IPAP), to be held this year in the beautiful and historic city of Brno, Czech Republic between June 26th and 28th 2026.
After a long break, we are proud to announce the return of the Integrated Plant and Algal Phenomics Meeting. IPAP 2026 will once again take place in the historic city of Brno, bringing together researchers, innovators, and industry partners from around the world to explore the present and future of plant and algal phenotyping.
This year’s program will highlight the growing role of artificial intelligence in managing and interpreting the vast data streams generated by advanced hardware technologies. It will also explore the latest directions in algal phenomics, advances in climate-controlled environments for sustainable production, and progress in field and root phenotyping. Special attention will be given to plant adaptation under biotic and abiotic stress, offering a truly integrative view across scales and approaches.
Beyond these themes, IPAP 2026 remains open to new directions. We welcome partners and contributors to help shape the program and broaden the discussion toward emerging ideas in plant and algal phenotyping.
Why attend?
IPAP 2026 offers a unique platform to engage with leading experts, discover the newest technologies, and exchange knowledge across academia and industry. The program will combine keynote lectures, focused thematic sessions, workshops, and poster presentations, creating space for both in-depth discussion and informal exchange.
We are especially pleased to have the early support and confirmed participation of Prof. Thomas Altmann (Leibniz Institute of Plant Genetics and Crop Plant Research (IPK) Gatersleben, Germany), Prof. James Whelan (Zhejiang University, China), Prof. Mat Lewsey (La Trobe University, Australia), Prof. Yagut Allahverdiyeva-Rinne (University of Turku, Finland).
The meeting is organized by Photon Systems Instruments (PSI) in close partnership with the International Plant Phenotyping Network (IPPN) and Scientific Instruments Australia (SIA).
All academic and industry researchers who wish to learn more about the latest techniques
and approaches for high throughput phenotyping are encouraged to attend.
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS:
TOPICS COVERED IN THE MEETING WILL INCLUDE:
- Latest and future advances in sensor technology for plant phenotyping
- Artificial intelligence & computer vision in plant phenotyping
- Integrative approaches in indoor and outdoor phenotyping
- Phenotyping technologies for sustainable agriculture
- Dynamic controlled environment
- Novel approaches in sustainable plant production
- Phenotypical multi-scale data and application of meta-phenomic data analysis
- Algae phenotyping
Conference delegates will be given the opportunity to visit the state-of-the-art plant phenotyping research and development center near Brno, designed, built and operated by Photon Systems Instruments (PSI). This center is located in the beautiful Moravian countryside, and incorporates novel technologies for numerous aspects of lab and field phenotyping. The center offers complete phenotyping services, as well as allow visiting scientists to conduct proof-of-concept experiments. The PSI facility also houses a facility for the study of algal physiology and biotechnology, with numerous large and small scale photobioreactors of various designs.
IMPORTANT DATES:
- Preliminary early-bird registration via email: from October 2026
- Start of online registration: as of January 2026
- 28th February 2026: Early bird registration closes
- 30th April 2026: Deadline for submission of abstract
- 26th - 28th June 2026: Conference dates
Video about Brno Region
GENERAL INFORMATION
Dates: June 26th - 28th 2026
Official language
English
Meeting location
To be announced
Venue
Hotel To Be Announced
Parking
Free parking is available for accommodated and participants of the conference.
Internet access
WiFi internet access is available at the conference venue for free.
TRAVEL INFORMATION
From Vaclav Havel airport in Prague, or Schwechat Airport in Vienna airport, you can use bus or train connections to Brno organized by RegioJet company. RegioJet can be recognized by its yellow buses and trains.
We recommend buying a bus / train ticket in advance here:
Travel from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Brno:
By bus: The stop is located at Terminal 1, between parking 1 and parking C. If you arrive at Terminal 2, you must pass into the Arrivals Hall at terminal 1. You can also buy tickets in the Arrivals Hall of Terminal 1 at the Student Agency ticket counter, or directly on the bus (please note that bus transport is popular, and buses may be fully occupied, so advance booking is recommended). Buses run up to 16 times a day. The price of a one-way ticket is around 10 EUR.
The destination name in Brno is: “Brno - AN at the Grand Hotel”
By train: Take the Airport Express bus line connecting Václav Havel Airport Prague (Terminal 1 and Terminal 2) with Prague main railway station. These Express buses run every half hour. From the Prague main station, there is a direct connection to Brno (your final destination is “Brno-Dolní nádraží”).
Travel from Vienna airport (Schwechat) to Brno:
By bus: The RegioJet bus stop is located at the bus station in front of the Arrivals Hall. After leaving the new Arrivals Hall turn right. Buses to Brno depart from platform No. 2. Buses run up to 6 times a day. The price of a one-way ticket is around 17 EUR. Advance purchase is recommended. Drivers accept cash payment only.
The destination name in Brno is: “Brno - AN at the Grand Hotel”
By train: This requires travel from the airport to the main railway station - Wien-Hauptbahnhof. From the airport, use the local bus transfer or Railjet ÖBB. You can get tickets online at www.oebb.at, via the ÖBB Ticket-App or at the vending machines in the station lobby.
From Brno to Hotel Atlantis:
Taxi: The distance from from Brno – AN at the Grand Hotel to Atlantis Hotel is 13km, and would not take more than 20 mins. Approximate price 440 CZK, 17 EUR (CITY TAXI, tel. 00420 542 321 321)
By Public Transport:
Take the tram No.1 from the Hlavní nádraží stop (platform No.1, direction Bystrc, Ečerova). The tram station is located approx. 80 meters from the bus station AN at the Grand Hotel. Take the tram from the stop Hlavní nádraží to Zoologická zahrada stop. This part will take you about 23 minutes. At the Zoologická zahrada stop, use bus No. 302 (direction Jinačovice/Kuřim) and go to the Rozdrojovice rekr.stř. stop.
The bus stops directly in front of the Hotel Atlantis. Use the red stop button on the bus to request disembarkation.
The ticket can be bought in vending machines at the "Hlavní nádraží" stop. Ticket price for 60 min is 25 CZK = 1 EUR (some machines allow credit card payments). One ticket will serve for both means of transport (tram and bus).
On Sunday 12th July 2020, we will organize pick-up in the afternoon from the "Brno - AN hotel Grand" bus station directly to the Atlantis hotel by PSI minibus. The PSI minibus will leave at 16:00, 17:00, 18:00, 19:00 and 20:00.
PRELIMINARY PROGRAM
- June 25th: Registration (late afternoon) and welcome reception.
- June 26th-27th: Presentations, posters and round-table discussions.
- June 27th: Evening grill party in the hotel garden.
- June 28th: Workshop at PSI Phenomics Research Centre.
The phenotyping workshop will allow you to visit Photon Systems’ state-of-the-art Phenotyping Research Centre. This center is located in the beautiful Moravian countryside, and incorporates novel technologies for numerous aspects of lab and field phenotyping. The center offers complete phenotyping services, as well as allow visiting scientists to conduct proof-of-concept experiments. The PSI facility also houses a research centre for the study of algal physiology and biotechnology, with numerous large and small scale photobioreactors of various designs.
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Head OT Gatersleben, IPK Gatersleben, Leibniz-Institut für Pflanzengenetik und Kulturpflanzenforschung, Germany
College of Life Sciences, Zhejiang University, China
La Trobe Institute of Sustainable Agriculture and Food, La Trobe University, Australia
Department of Life Technologies, University of Turku, Finland
Thank you for your interest in attending IPAP2026. The official online registration form will be available from January 2026. Until then, all early-bird registrations and expressions of interest can be made via email to Ms. Denisa Vyhlidova vyhlidalova@psi.cz
We look forward to seeing you in Brno.
ABSTRACT SUBMISSION
All IPAP 2026 attendees and exhibitors with paid registration are invited to submit abstracts. Please note that only registered participants can upload the abstract via this page.
The same conditions apply to both oral and poster presentations. Please note that after the 14th June 2026 no editing of submitted abstracts will be undertaken and abstracts will be published in the abstract book as submitted. Following the abstract submission deadline 15th May 2026, the Scientific Committee will review the abstracts and put together a program for the session. Authors will receive a notification of acceptance. Abstracts submitted after the deadline will not be considered.
Format
Download the template >> Abstract template
Abstracts must conform to the following structure:
- All abstracts must be prepared in English
- Abstracts MAY NOT advertise a commercial product
- Abstract MAY contain a list of references or acknowledgements
- Title: no more than 20 words, Times New Roman 14 pt Bold.
- Co - Authors: you may enter a complete list of co-authors. Affiliations should be included.
- Email address of the presenting author
- Abstract should be entered here in the standard font Times New Roman, 12pt.
- The Abstract should neither be referenced nor contain tables, figures or uncommon abbreviations.
- The overall length of the Abstract is limited to one A4 page with 3 cm top and bottom margins and 2.5 cm left and right margins.
Submission
- Abstracts should be submitted using the online submission system
- The abstract submission deadline is the 15th May 2026
- By submitting an abstract you agree to your email address being published below the abstract in the program and abstract book
- Please note that you need to be a registered participant to submit an abstract.
- Within a month from that deadline date the corresponding author will be informed about whether the contribution will be a talk or a poster.
After the registration is finished you can send your abstract via online submission system. Please name a pdf file "IPAP 2026 Abstract_Last name". Being registered does not automatically imply acceptance of a talk. For all enquiries regarding abstracts and speakers, please contact the IPAP 2026 secretariat at vyhlidalova@psi.cz.
SPONSORSHIPS & EXHIBITION
We would like to invite partners and sponsors to participate in 4th IPAP 2026 Meeting. You will have a chance to introduce your company and your products to roughly 150 scientists around the world that are expected to attend the IPAP 2026 meeting. One standard level of sponsorship is available.
The sponsorship fee includes:
- 2 complimentary meeting registrations
- Mention of sponsor during conference opening and on main slide
- Exhibit space with 1 table, 2 chairs and electric outlet
- Website linked company logo on IPAP website
- Single company brochure inside each conference bag for delegates
- Company logo and company information on one A4 page in abstract book.
Registration fee for Exhibitors: 3 000 EUR *
*Does not include: accommodation during the meeting
We also welcome your ideas for other promotional activities such as program inserts, give-away, modified booth designs etc. Please contact us with your suggestions.
In case of any requirements or questions please contact Mrs. Denisa Vyhlidalova at: vyhlidalova@psi.cz
PROGRAM COMMITTEE
- Prof. Thomas Altmann; Head OT Gatersleben, IPK Gatersleben, Leibniz-Institut für Pflanzengenetik und Kulturpflanzenforschung, Germany
- Prof. James Whelan; College of Life Science, Zhejiang University, China
- Prof. Mathew Lewsey; La Trobe Institute of Sustainable Agriculture and Food, La Trobe University, Australia
ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
- Martin Trtilek; Photon Systems Instruments, Czech Republic
- Dr. Klara Panzarova; Photon Systems Instruments, Czech Republic
- Dr. Eddie Custovic; Scientific Instruments Australia, Australia
- Dr. Zuzana Benedikty; Photon Systems Instruments, Czech Republic
- Haris Arnautovic; Scientific Instruments Australia, Australia
- Eva Jirova; Photon Systems Instruments, Czech Republic
- Klara Lengalova ; Photon Systems Instruments, Czech Republic
- Eva Ticha ; Photon Systems Instruments, Czech Republic
- Pavlína Uhrova ; Photon Systems Instruments, Czech Republic
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CONTACT US
For further details of the conference, for sponsor opportunities or any other questions please contact Mrs. Denisa Vyhlidalova.
- Email: vyhlidalova@psi.cz
- Tel: +420 511 440 032
