is the most important interdisciplinary convention of scientists from around the world to discuss new research in the plant sciences, including botany, mycology, phycology, systematics, ecology, paleontology, conservation, ethnobotany, agriculture, horticulture, and related fields. The International Botanical Congress is particularly important because it provides unique opportunities to bring together scientists and students from many countries to share their research. It is an ideal venue to meet new people and develop new collaborations. The rapidly increasing knowledge about plants, including their history, uses, interactions with other organisms, and role in the ecosystem, is becoming more important than ever to the stability and sustainability of the human endeavor and life on Earth. The IBC is the most prestigious international convention for sharing such knowledge. are held every six years under the auspices of the International Association of Botanical and Mycological Societies (IABMS) of the International Union of Biological Sciences (IUBS). IABMS comprises all international organizations with interests in botany and mycology that are scientific members of the IUBS. The previous IBC was held in Madrid, Spain, organized by many members of the Spanish botanical community, including professional societies, universities, botanical research institutions, and other sponsors. The next Congress will be held in Cape Town, South Africa in July 2029. Selection of the 2035 IBC venue will be ratified at the 2029 IBC. are Dr. Patrick S. Herendeen, Chair, and Dr. Jiří Kvaček, Secretary, and Dr. Gonzalo Nieto, President of the 2024 IBC. Other board members are the presidents or appointed representatives of IABMS member societies. in submitting a proposal to host the prestigious International Botanical Congress to be held in 2035, please contact Patrick Herendeen by email (see below) to express your interest. Letters of intent to prepare a proposal are due by 31 December, 2026. The IABMS Chair and Secretary will contact all submitters of letters of intent to discuss details that are needed in a formal proposal, which will be due 31 December, 2027. An example of a successful proposal can be provided on request. You may wish to visit the Cape Town Congress web site https://ibccapetown2029.co.za to obtain information on the forthcoming congress. The IABMS web site (iaptglobal.org/iabms) provides some additional information.
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