20.02.2026
The Call for Abstracts for the XXVI International Grassland Congress (IGC) 2027 will open on 26 February 2026.
Researchers are invited to submit their scientific contributions for oral and poster presentations.
Two submission deadlines are available: abstracts submitted under the first call must be received by 2nd October 2026, while a second submission opportunity will be open until February 2027.
Further information on thematic areas and submission guidelines is available at www.igc2027.org.
From 13 to 18 June 2027, the IGC will be held in Leipzig, Germany, under the motto “100 Years of Grassland Research – Pathways to the Future.” The congress is hosted by the Leibniz Centre for Agricultural Landscape Research (ZALF), the Julius Kühn Institute (JKI), and the Thünen Institute (TI). The congress provides an international forum for the exchange of the latest research on natural and managed grasslands, forage crops, and sustainable agricultural production, fostering dialogue between science, practice, advisory services, and industry.
In 2027, the IGC will celebrate its 100th anniversary in Leipzig.
