Nearly​​ 1,100 scientists dedicated to the advancement of plant health attend APS's annual meeting. Attendees work in diverse backgrounds ​in areas from diagnostics to research, collaborating​​ with stakeholders on agricultural, food safety, and food security issues.

Areas Attendees Work In:

Agronomy	Bacteriology	Biochemistry	Biology	Botany	Breeding	Cell Biology	Chemistry
Ecology	Entomology	Forestry	Genetics	Horticulture	Microbiology	Molecular Biology	Mycology
Nematology	Plant Pathology	Plant Physiology	Seed Pathology	Soil Science	Statistics	Virology	Weed Science

Professional Areas of Attendees:

Global Attendance:

​Why You Should Attend:​

• ​Targeted Networking Events
• 700+ Technical Abstracts
• Idea Cafe Roundtables
• Hands-On Workshops
• 60+ Invited Expert Talks​
  

What Attendees A​re Saying:

"APS is the premier event for reconnecting with old colleagues, making new contacts, and getting up to speed on the latest developments in plant pathology"

"Connecting with people is important to create meaningful support networks. APS opened my mind to a new world of possibilities."

"It's fantastic to be surrounded by hundreds of people who are working towards a similar goal to improve plant health in the global system."

"Plant Pathology is the most relevant area of study for future development - both locally and globally"

"How much we can accomplish when we are all together for a few days!​"