Welcome to IBGS15 & IBWLD
The 15th International Barley Genetics Symposium & 3rd International Workshop on Barley Leaf Diseases
Dundee, Scotland
International Barley Hub @ The James Hutton Institute
Save the week starting Monday 25th October 2027
The International Barley Genetics Symposium (IBGS) is the world’s leading gathering for researchers, breeders, industry partners and organisations shaping the future of barley genetics and genomics. On 26th October 2027 IBGS15 arrives in Dundee, Scotland a global hub for plant science and home to world-class research in barley improvement, crop resilience and sustainable agriculture.
The 3rd International Workshop on Barley Leaf Diseases (3rd IWBLD) will take place prior to IBGS15 on 25th October 2027 marking 10 years since the previous workshop in Rabat, Morocco (2017) and continuing the series first established in Salsomaggiore Terme, Italy (2014). IWBLD will welcome colleagues from around the world to discuss current challenges, emerging research, and future priorities for disease management. IWBLD provides a valuable opportunity for delegates to connect across genetics, pathology, and applied crop protection in one of the world’s leading barley-growing regions.
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This landmark event brings together the newest breakthroughs in barley genetics, cutting-edge developments in barley genomics, and the practical innovations driving crop breeding forward. Whether you work in academic research, plant breeding, agronomy, biotechnology or wider crop science, IBGS15 offers a unique opportunity to connect, collaborate and contribute to the next chapter of barley research.
Taking place in Dundee, IBGS15 will explore the latest science behind disease resistance, climate adaptation, yield improvement, phenotyping, germplasm diversity, molecular breeding technologies, and bioinformatics tools shaping barley science today. Delegates will hear from international experts, participate in technical sessions and workshops, and gain insights into how genetics and genomics research is supporting global food security.
Scotland has a long-standing reputation for leadership in barley research, from malting quality and variety development to advanced genomic approaches used by breeders worldwide. Hosting IBGS15 in Dundee places delegates at the centre of this innovation ecosystem, with easy access to research institutes, trial sites, and collaborative partners.
Join us in 2027 for a major milestone in international barley science, and help shape the future of global barley genetics and genomics research.