2 Days of Research. 2 Days of Industry. 1 Global Summit from Discovery to Translation.
Choose the 2-day registration that fits your focus, or join us for all 4 days!
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 brings together global leaders from research, policy, and industry for four days of knowledge-sharing, networking, and innovation.
Registration is Open: Choose Your Attendance
Whether you are a scientist deeply embedded in crop genetics or an industry looking for market applications, you can tailor your summit experience:
- Days 1-2: Tailored for academics, biotech innovators, and more
- Days 3-4: Ideal for growers, manufacturers, policy makers, and more
- Days 1-4: A deep dive bridging discovery to commercial translation
A call for abstracts for poster presentations and lightning talks is open now through August 10.
Event Overview
Days 1–2: Scientific Conference
Location: 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
Location: 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
Accommodations & Logistics
A hotel block is available at the iHotel (1900 South 1st Street, Champaign, IL), which is directly connected to the Illinois Conference Center where days 1 and 2 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.
Partner with Us
- Exhibitor Booths: Available for all four days of the Summit. Registration can be found directly within the main summit registration link.
- Industry Sponsorships: Multiple tiers are available, including opportunities for advertising. To learn more, please reach out to Tracy Parish at tparish@illinois.edu
Who should attend?
Open to all interested in miscanthus - industry, academia, government, NGOs, farmers, and beyond.
INDUSTRY SPONSORSHIPS
Multiple tiers of sponsorships available with opportunities for advertising and named keynotes, dinners, and poster awards. Please reach out to Tracy Parish, tparish@illinois.edu.
EXHIBITOR BOOTHS
Registration for exhibitor booths can be found within the summit registration. Available during all four days of the Summit.