The 2027 Great Lakes Plant Science Conference and ASPB Midwest Meeting
We are excited to announce the 2027 ASPB Midwest Meeting will be held jointly with the next Great Lakes Plant Science Conference, taking place April 9-11, 2027, in Lansing, Michigan!
Overview
Building on the success of the inaugural Great Lakes Plant Science Conference (GLPSC) in 2025 and previous American Society of Plant Biologists (ASPB) Midwest Section Meetings, this event will bring together leading voices across plant science disciplines and next-generation leaders to shape the future of plant science in the Midwest Great Lakes region.
Scientists at all career stages are encouraged to present their work via posters and talks, with a focus on providing opportunities for early-career researchers. Professional development activities will explore careers, and outstanding student presentation prizes will be awarded.
GLPSC & ASPB Midwest 2027
April 9-11, 2027
The Lansing Center, Lansing, MI
Hosted by the MSU Plant Resilience Institute and ASPB Midwest Section
What to Expect
- Keynote lecture by Dr. Seung Yon (Sue) Rhee, Michigan State University
- Interdisciplinary thematic sessions, such as:
- Photosynthesis, Carbon Metabolism, and Climate Resilience
- Plant Stress Responses and Environmental Adaptation
- Plant–Microbe Interactions and Crop Disease Resilience
- Synthetic Biology and Metabolism
- Plant Development, Reproduction, and Crop Improvement and Breeding
- Emerging Technologies, Genomics, and AI in Plant Science
- Professional development opportunities for attendees, including:
- Networking sessions across disciplines and career levels
- Oral presentations by trainees
- Poster and flash talk competitions
- Early-career awards
The draft agenda can be reviewed here.
Stay tuned! More event details, including registration information, will be shared soon. We hope to see you all at GLPSC & ASPB Midwest 2027 next spring!