From April 5 to 9, 2025, the global horticultural sector will gather once again to explore innovation and strategies for protecting plant breeders’ rights at the CIOPORA AGM & International Congress. This year’s event will take place in Kunming, China, where participants will analyze significant opportunities offered by the Chinese market.
The CIOPORA AGM & International Congress will bring together breeders, legal experts, researchers, and industry authorities from around the world. Attendees will gain valuable insights into the latest advancements in plant breeding and explore strategies to safeguard breeders' innovations and intellectual property.
“This year’s CIOPORA AGM & International Congress will focus on Asia, particularly China, with a unique emphasis on business opportunities,” explained CIOPORA Secretary General, Dr. Edgar Krieger. “Participants at our association’s flagship event will benefit from exclusive B2B networking opportunities, strengthening our members’ presence in the Chinese market.”
What’s New for 2025?
The 2025 edition of the CIOPORA AGM & International Congress introduces exciting new features:
B2B Opportunities: Two full days will be dedicated to company visits, allowing participants to connect with leading breeders and innovators in the Chinese horticultural sector.
Focused Content: The CIOPORA Academy will kick off the week’s activities with educational sessions, while the Public Conference will offer insights into successfully developing business opportunities in China.
Sponsorship Opportunities: CIOPORA has opened applications for its sponsorship program, which offers extensive benefits, including brand promotion across CIOPORA’s communication channels and participation in the event’s key activities.
The CIOPORA AGM & International Congress provides a unique platform offering a deep dive into one of the world’s most dynamic horticultural markets.
For more information and updates, please visit www.ciopora.org/agm-2025.
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CIOPORA on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ciopora
CIOPORA on Twitter: @CIOPORA_IP
CIOPORA on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CIOPORA
CIOPORA: Uniting Breeders, Protecting Innovation. www.ciopora.org
CIOPORA is the International Association of Breeders of Asexually Reproduced Horticultural Varieties. Breeders of such varieties account for two-thirds of all Plant Variety Rights (PVR) titles in the world. For over 60 years, CIOPORA has represented these breeders in all matters of Intellectual Property (IP) protection and aims to foster an environment in which the innovation of these breeders can flourish. CIOPORA is a member-based, non-profit organization. www.ciopora.org
The CIOPORA Academy is a specialized international education program on IP for plants tailored to the needs of the green sector. The formats include small-group workshops and live webinars. Our learner community consists of plant breeders and other participants of the horticultural value chain, as well as IP lawyers and patent attorneys. With its unique workshop and webinar programs frequented by over 500 professionals from over 25 countries, the CIOPORA Academy aspires to be a global reference program on IP for the green business.
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