The International Symposium on Plant Photobiology (ISPP2026)

8-11 September 2026

Christian Fankhauser, Prof., UNIL
Roman Ulm, Prof., UNIGE
Martina Legris, Prof., UNINE

Full list of invited speakers on the Symposium website

Please visit the Symposium website for details and registration

During this symposium, we will discuss the function of plant photoreceptor as light sensor and beyond, such as their role as thermosensor. A key focus will be the connection between light perception and energetic metabolismwhich gained interest recently-highlighted in sessions on photoreceptor-regulated plant nutrition and photosynthesis. Additionally, the symposium will extend its discussions to other photosynthetic organisms, featuring new insights into photoreception in diatoms and photoreceptor function in algae.

Talks from the participants will be selected based on the abstract. There will also be two poster sessions with each poster presenter having a short oral presentation to highlight/advertise her/his poster.
Finally, formal sessions will be organized where experienced experts in the field will meet young researchers to discuss science or career related issues.

Please visit the Symposium website

Les Diablerets, VD

The following reimbursmements apply exclusivey with a minimum of 6 CUSO Students registered to the event.
You will be informed before the event if these reimbursements will apply.

Reimbursements for CUSO MPS Students:
> Registration fees will be covered by the CUSO (for a total of 600 CHF - early bird price in double room)
> Train ticket, 2°class, half-fare from your institution to the place of the activity

Reimbursement of your travel tickets can be asked online through your MyCUSO.
See HERE for the procedure.

Reimbursement of your registration fees can be asked after the conference by presenting the registration fees' bill. A form will be sent by the CUSO MPS coordinator shortly before the event.

For any question concerning reimbursement please contact the CUSO MPS coordinator Debora Zoia

Registration is done through the Symposium Webpage.

Deadline for registration (early bird): 31 May 2026
Deadline for registation: 30 June 2026

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