5 Reasons to Attend the International Plant Trialing Conference
September 18, 2025 The 2025 International Plant Trialing Conference takes place in less than a month. Open to anyone involved in trialing ornamentals, edibles, shrubs, and perennials, the event is being held in Minnesota’s Twin Cities from Oct. 13–15, 2025. Because the conference is only held every few years, it’s a must-attend for anyone involved in plant trials.
The complete program is available here; a few of the standout topics are highlighted below.
Value of Trials
Join this panel discussion to learn how trials are driving innovation and shaping the future of the plant industry. Hear from leading experts — growers, breeders, brokers, and academics — as they discuss the critical role of trials in their businesses and how they leverage trial data for success.
How the Industry Uses Trials
This session delves into the world of plant trials, exploring the diverse approaches taken by different companies within the industry. Learn how breeders, growers, and brokers utilize trial data to make informed decisions that drive success throughout the supply chain.
Breeder Innovations and Perspectives
Discover the breeding techniques shaping the future of ornamental and edible plants. This session will explore the latest innovations and how they might impact your trialing programs, from combinations to germplasm development and trialing efficiency to enhancing postharvest qualities, disease and insect resistance, and environmental tolerance. Join leading experts as they discuss the exciting opportunities and challenges in the new world of plant breeding.
Multi-Year Perennial and Shrub Trials
Even the most seasoned trialing experts know that managing multi-year perennial and shrub trials presents unique challenges. If you’re involved in, considering, or have experience with these complex, overwintering trials, this panel discussion is for you. Join esteemed experts as they share invaluable insights into the diverse approaches, common hurdles and surprising similarities found across their own multi-year programs. Learn practical strategies and innovative solutions directly from those who navigate these evaluations, gaining knowledge that will enhance your own trialing success.
Effective Trial Reports
Learn how to craft compelling reports and data summaries for plant trials. As the end result of experimentation and observation, these reports serve as invaluable tools for decision-making and future planning. Attendees will learn the essential components of comprehensive trial reports, including clear data visualization techniques, analysis of results and actionable recommendations.
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