2 Days of Research. 2 Days of Industry. 1 Global Summit from Discovery to Translation.
Join us in October 2026 for the first international summit focused on Miscanthus, the next-generation biomass crop transforming renewable energy, clean bioproducts, regenerative agriculture, and a circular bioeconomy.
The International Miscanthus Summit 2026 will bring together global leaders from research, policy, and industry for four days of knowledge-sharing, networking, and innovation.
Registration is now open! A call for abstracts for poster presentations and lightning talks will be released in March.
Event Overview
Days 1–2: Scientific Conference at the iHotel and Conference Center
Deep dive into cutting-edge miscanthus science. Topics include:
- Crop genetics and breeding
- Agronomic systems and soil health
- Bioprocessing, biofuels, bioproducts, and beyond
- Policy frameworks and sustainability metrics
Confirmed speakers include Iain Donnison of Aberystwyth University (plenary), Emily Heaton and Erik Sacks of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Kankshita Swaminathan of HudsonAlpha, and Daniel Rokhsar of the University of California - Berkeley.
Days 3–4: Industry Trade Show at the UIUC Stock Pavilion
Explore the growing miscanthus marketplace with:
- Equipment demos and biomass processing tech
- Commercial product showcases
- Business matchmaking and investment forums
- Panels with growers, manufacturers, and policy-makers
Why Attend?
- Connect with global miscanthus researchers and biotech innovators
- Discover the latest commercial applications and market insights
- See real-world examples of miscanthus deployment
- Help shape the future of regenerative agriculture
Accommodations
A hotel block is available at the iHotel, 1900 South 1st Street, Champaign, IL 61820. The hotel is connected to the Illinois Conference Center, where days 1 + 2 will take place.
To book a room, please use the booking link with block code IMS1026 and guest password *s9By. To make a reservation by phone (217-819-5000), please mention the block code for the group rate. The hotel block is available until September 10, 2026.
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Who should attend?
Open to all
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
October 26-29, 2026
Champaign-Urbana, IL
Full agenda and accommodation details coming soon. Industry sponsorships available.