29th ANNUAL ICABR CONFERENCE 2025
For the first time in the 29 International Consortium on Applied Bioeconomy Research conferences, ICABR was held in Canada. From July 8-11, Saskatoon, SK hosted the 29th conference. Nestled along the picturesque South Saskatchewan River, Saskatoon is a vibrant city known for its scenic beauty, thriving downtown, and dynamic innovation ecosystem. Often referred to as the “Hub City,” Saskatoon stands at the forefront of Canada’s agricultural, biotechnology, and innovation clusters, seamlessly blending its agricultural heritage with cutting-edge advancements. Renowned as a leading agribusiness center, Saskatoon combines fertile lands with research excellence to drive progress in crop science, livestock management, and sustainable farming practices. Home to the University of Saskatchewan and world-class facilities like Innovation Place, the city plays a pivotal role in global food security and agricultural sustainability.
The conference theme 2025 was “Circular Bioeconomy and Systems of Sustainability“, which addressed the pressing need for innovative and sustainable solutions in food production amidst challenges like resource depletion, climate variability, and economic pressures. The ICABR 2025 Conference in Saskatoon featured an exciting lineup of keynote speakers, Dr. Alison van Eenennaam (UC Davis), Dr. Kathleen Hefferon (Cornell), & Dr. Kai Purnhagen (Universität Bayreuth, DE. These distinguished speakers delved into critical topics shaping the bioeconomy, sharing insights and research that drive advancements in global food security, policy, and innovation. Alongside our Keynotes, ICABR hosted several panel sessions and a number of parallel paper presentations across the four days of the conference, which we encapsulates the need to support a “Circular Bioeconomy and Systems of Sustainability” within agriculture.
Practical information
Remai Modern – Served by Hearth Restuarant
102 Spadina Crescent E, Saskatoon, SK S7K 0L3, Canada
Thursday, July 10th
Cocktails will begin at 5 PM & Dinner will start at 6:30 PM. Guests are welcome to check out the Galleries before and during the event (however, no food or beverages can leave the reception area).
- The conference is scheduled for July 8-11 in Saskatoon, Canada.
Delta Hotels Bessborough, also known as The “Bess” (pronounced as beh-Z)
- 601 Spadina Crescent E, Saskatoon, SK S7K 4H9
You’re likely arriving by air into Saskatoon (YXE). Saskatoon is located in the centre of the Province of Saskatchewan which is in the middle of the Canadian Prairies. While your final destination is Saskatoon (airport code YXE), its unlikely you can fly directly to our airport. Depending on your departure location, there are three airports you will typically land in: Vancouver, BC, Calgary, AB, and Toronto, ON.
From the airport, you can easily catch a Taxi cab or Uber to your hotel (Delta Bessborough is our recommended hotel and is our venue for the week) for around $20 Canadian (15 USD and 13 Euros).
Registration option
Price in Canadian Dollars
Early Bird (until April 30th)
$750
Full Registration (May 1st onward)
$850
Student Early Bird (until April 30th)
$400
Student Full Registration (May 1st onward)
$450
Single Day w/o Gala
$250
Gala Dinner Ticket (Thursday July 10th)
$150
Accompanying Person (Tuesday welcome, Thursday outing and Gala)
$250
Post-Conference Tour (Saturday, July 12th)
$150
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