Discover the Plant Health 2025 Program
Experience three days of cutting-edge content and collaboration at Plant Health 2025, the leading meeting for the plant health community. With a dynamic program designed to inspire and inform, this year’s meeting offers unparalleled opportunities to engage with the latest advancements and connect with experts from around the world.
40+ Scientific Sessions: Dive into diverse topics that address critical challenges and opportunities in plant health.
750+ Speakers: Hear from thought leaders and innovators driving the field forward.
50+ Research Posters: Explore groundbreaking discoveries and emerging trends presented by researchers from around the globe.
Pre-Meeting Workshops & Field Trips: Participate in hands-on learning and immersive experiences that bring plant health to life.
Networking & Events: Connect with colleagues and collaborators through engaging social and professional opportunities.
Whether you’re presenting your research, seeking solutions to global challenges, or looking to expand your expertise, the Plant Health 2025 program has something for everyone.
Schedule-at-a-Glance
Schedule is subject to change. The full program will be posted in early Spring 2025.
Saturday, August 2
| All Day | Pre-Meeting Workshop(s) |
| All Day | Field Trip(s) |
| All Day | APS Gives Back: Volunteer Field Trip |
| 5:00pm - 6:00pm | First Timers’ Orientation |
| 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Undergraduate Student Primer |
Sunday, August 3
| 9:00am - 10:30am |
Opening Keynote Talk: Dr. Van Schepler-Luu |
| 11:00am - 12:15pm | Special Sessions (4 Concurrent) |
| 11:00am - 12:15pm | New Products & Services Talks |
| 12:15pm - 1:45pm | Lunch Break |
| 1:45pm - 3:00pm | Technical Sessions (4 Concurrent) |
| 3:00pm - 5:00pm | Plant Health Opening Reception
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4:00pm - 5:00pm
| Pitch 120 Event |
| 5:00pm - 6:00pm | University Alumni Networking (Multiple) |
| 6:15pm - 9:15pm | Networking Events |
Monday August 4
| 8:00am - 9:15am | Special Sessions (3 Concurrent) |
| 9:45am - 11:00am | Technical Sessions (4 Concurrent) |
| 11:00am - 12:30pm | Lunch Break |
| 12:30pm - 1:45pm | Technical Sessions (3 Concurrent) |
| 2:15pm - 3:30pm | Technical Sessions (4 Concurrent) |
3:30pm - 5:45pm
| Plant Health Hub Networking Break |
| 3:45pm - 4:30pm | Poster Viewing w/ Authors present
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| 3:45pm - 4:30pm | Idea Cafés
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| 3:45pm - 4:45pm | APS Speed Mentoring Event |
| 4:15pm - 5:15pm | Phytopathologist of Distinction (POD) Talks |
| 4:30pm - 5:15pm | Poster Viewing w/ Authors Present |
| 5:00pm - 5:45pm | Idea Cafés
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| 8:00pm - 10:00pm | Networking Events |
Tuesday, August 5
| 8:00am - 9:15am | Special Sessions (3 Concurrent) |
| 8:00am - 9:15am | New Products & Services Talks |
| 9:15am - 11:00am | Plant Health Hub Networking Break |
| 9:30am - 10:15am | Poster Viewing w/ Authors Present |
| 9:45am - 10:45am | Phytopathologist of Distinction (POD) Talks |
| 10:00am - 10:45am | Idea Cafés
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| 10:15am - 11:00am | Poster Viewing w/ Authors Present |
| 11:00am - 12:15pm | Lunch Break |
| 12:15pm - 1:45pm | Keynote Panel Discussion |
| 2:00pm - 3:15pm | Special Sessions (3 Concurrent) |
| 3:45pm - 5:00pm | Technical Sessions (4 Concurrent) |
| 5:15pm - 6:15pm | APS Senior Editors’ Reception |
| 6:30pm - 9:00pm | Celebration Event |
