The College of Bioscience and Biotechnology at National Cheng Kung University (NCKU), in collaboration with the Agricultural Biotechnology Research Center, Academia Sinica, is pleased to announce the upcoming International Conference on "Current Developments in Agricultural Biotechnology in Taiwan, Indonesia, and Malaysia, IWPBMR2025" to be held from May 7 to May 8, 2025.

This conference is jointly organized by the Department of Life Sciences, the Institute of Tropical Plant Sciences and Microbiology, NCKU-AS Graduate-Program in Translational Agriculture Sciences, and Yushan Fellow Professor Masaru Ohme-Takagi, with the goal of bringing together leading scholars and experts from around the world to discuss the latest advancements and future directions in agricultural biotechnology.

We are honored to welcome nearly 20 distinguished speakers from Taiwan, Indonesia, Malaysia, and industry, who will deliver keynote speeches on topics including microbiology, the development of biological control agents, and strategies for cultivating resilient crops.

We warmly invite all interested parties to join us for this exciting opportunity to engage in academic exchange and explore potential avenues for education and research collaboration.

Event Details

• Conference Title: Current Developments in Agricultural Biotechnology in Taiwan, Indonesia, and Malaysia, IWPBMR2025
• Dates: May 7–9, 2025 (Please note: May 9 is reserved for invited speakers only)
• Venue: National Cheng Kung University
  • Lecture Hall, 2F of Biotechnology teaching building (892S1) and Guo-Shide Lecture Hall (891S3)

Registration Links:

• Register (Chinese)
• Register (English)

Conference Agenda:
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This conference is open to all NCKU students, faculty, and external participants.
Lunch and refreshments will be provided.

We look forward to welcoming you to NCKU for this inspiring event!

Hosted by:

• Yushan Fellow Professor Masaru Ohme-Takagi, National Cheng Kung University
• College of Bioscience and Biotechnology, National Cheng Kung University
• Department of Life Sciences, National Cheng Kung University
• Institute of Tropical Plant Sciences and Microbiology, National Cheng Kung University
• Ph.D. Program for Translational Agricultural Sciences, National Cheng Kung University
• Agricultural Biotechnology Research Center, Academia Sinica