Welcome

Welcome to the Botanik-Tagung 2026!

The next International Conference of the German Society for Plant Sciences (DBG) will take place in Bochum, Germany, from 6–10 September 2026. The conference will bring together researchers from all areas of plant science to share new insights, foster collaborations, and celebrate the diversity of plant research.

Confirmed speakers are:

• Dominique Bergmann (Stanford University, USA)
• Katie J Field (University of Sheffield, UK)
• Ralph Bock (Max Planck Institute, Potsdam-Golm, DE)
• Ute Krämer (Ruhr University Bochum, DE)
• Laura Lagomarsino (Louisiana State University, USA).

We look forward to welcoming you to Bochum for an inspiring and enjoyable meeting!

Cordially,

Christopher Grefen and his team at Ruhr University Bochum