Next Generation Rice Related Events
Below is a list of events related to next generation rice. Some of them are nationally regionally, globally organized and some of them are organized by the Scaling Next Generation Rice Impact Program
2026
Rolling
Ongoing through 2026, Thailand, Bangkok, SRP National Policy Harmonization Meetings, Conducted by the Sustainable Rice Platform and Thailand's Rice Department. Sessions revise the global SRP Standard to integrate carbon-credit financing rules for smallholder farmers.
Rolling through late 2026, Thailand-Vietnam, Thailand-Vietnam Supply Chain Bilateral Initiatives, A direct cross-border initiative connecting Thailand's BCG (Bio-Circular-Green) economy model with Vietnam's net-zero strategy. Governmental and private sector consultations establish standardized regional low-carbon technology frameworks.
Specific dates
2026 June, 23, Indonesia, Jakarta, 2026 Global Sustainable Development Congress, Features high-level panels with the IRRI Director General on building climate-resilient agriculture across Asia. Emphasizes biotechnology, AI-driven precision agriculture, and regenerative food systems.
2026 June, 16-18, Indonesia, Jakarta, Indo Agrotech - 2026 Expo & Forum, A B2B trade exhibition highlighting mechanized farming tools, smart irrigation, and institutional partnerships necessary to upscale seed systems.
2026 June, 24-26, Indonesia, Bali, "Knowledge Exchange on Frontier Technologies for Low-Emission Rice and Livestock Systems" international workshop convened by FAO Regional Asia Pacific, the Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC), Japan's Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF), and the Mekong Institute tackling climate impact of agriculture.
2026 June, 29 - July 01, China, Nanjing, 6th South-South Cooperation Seminar on China-Africa Rice Value Chain, Dr Phat from Vietnam invited by WFP to deliver an online keynote address on "National Solutions to Support a Low-Carbon Rice Value Chain: A Country Case from Viet Nam"
2026 September, 17-19, China, Pinggu, Beijing, The 2026 World AgriFood Innovation (WAFI) Conference focused on the theme "Green and Healthy Transformation of Agrifood Systems".
2026 September, 21-25, India, New Delhi, 5th International Conference on Organic and Natural Rice Production Systems, Focusing on sustainability, export, and technology.
2026 September, 22-26, India, New Delhi, 9th India Water Week, Thematic focus is on Climate Resilient Water Management.
2026 October, 6-8, India, Hyderabad, 9th International Hybrid Rice Symposium, High-yielding and resilient next-generation hybrid rice varieties to secure food supplies. Hosted by IRRI.
2026 October, 7-9, Philippines, Manila, 2026 International World Rice Conference (IWRC). Connecting local agricultural expertise with global rice markets, trading next-gen varieties, and technology adaptation. Organized by The Rice Trader. Features IRRI showcases on next-gen rice varieties and carbon-accreditation tools like Alternate Wetting and Drying.
2026 October, 23-25, India, New Delhi, Bharat International Rice Conference (BIRC). Backed by multiple Indian government ministries and global trade leaders, expects over 30,000 delegates from 120+ countries. Targets supply chain transparency, market economics, and private-public partnerships to boost biofortified and sustainable rice hubs.
2026 November, 23-24, Thailand, Bangkok, 4th International Conference on Rice for the Future (ICRF 2026), Research, technology, and biotechnology advancements to future-proof the global rice industry.
Times still to be confirmed
2026 Late 2026, Bangladesh, Dhaka, National Agri-Tech & Breeding Modernization Forums, Following policy shifts from the Bangladesh Ministry of Agriculture to upscale climate-adapted farming. Local institutional workshops focus on regional breeding networks to combat South Asian climate vulnerability.
2027
2027 June, 24-26, China, Guangzhou, Guangzhou Rice Expo
Times still to be confirmed
2027, Regional, Food Security & Sustainability Conference.
2027, India, Raipur, India International Rice Summit (IIRS)
2027, Cambodia Rice Forum, Hosted by the Cambodia Rice Federation. This national event aligns Cambodia's Ministry of Commerce with private exporters to secure institutional certification for premium, climate-resilient organic grain varieties.