Organizer: Maritsa Vegetable Crops Research Institute
XXI Eucarpia Meeting of the Tomato Working Group

Date

10-13 June 2025

Hour

Location

Plovdiv
Onsite Event

Registration is closed

Invitation

Dear colleagues and friends,

We extend a cordial invitation to join us for the forthcoming XXI Eucarpia Meeting of the Tomato Working Group, set to take place from 10th to 13th of June 2025 in Plovdiv, the most vibrant city in Bulgaria. Hosted by Maritsa Vegetable Crops Research Institute (MVCRI) in collaboration with Geosemselect Ltd., this event promises to be an enlightening and dynamic gathering, where experts and enthusiasts in the field of tomato genetics and breeding will come together to share knowledge, to discuss advancements, and to foster collaborations.

Building upon the success of its predecessors, the XXI Meeting stands as a testament to the continued evolution and innovation within the field. The meeting will feature presentations, discussions and networking opportunities aimed at advancing our understanding of tomato genetics, breeding techniques, abiotic and biotic stress resistance, and sustainable production practices.

We are confident that your expertise and insights would greatly enrich the discussions at the meeting, and we would be honoured to have you join us. Please, mark your calendars and reserve your spot to ensure your participation in this exciting event.

We look forward to welcoming you to the XXI Eucarpia Meeting of the Tomato Working Group.

Warm regards,

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ivanka Tringovska

Chair of the local Organizing Committee

 

The conference is organized with the financial support of:

National Science Fund – Bulgaria

The event is organized with the financial support of the Bulgarian National Science Fund under contract: KP-06-MNF/47 from 16.12.2024.

The Bulgarian National Science Fund is not responsible for the content of the abstracts presented at the conference, nor for the content of the advertisements and other materials related to it.

Publications

All conference participants are welcome to publish their full articles in the following Bulgarian journal by 31 August 2025 Bulgarian Journal of Agricultural Science (BJAS).

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Registration

Very early bird fee (till 25 October 2024)Early bird fee (till 28 February 2025)Standard fee (28 Feb - 10 May)Late and on-site fee (after 10 May)
EUCARPIA member*470 Euro500 Euro520 Euro620 Euro
Non-EUCARPIA member540 Euro570 Euro600 Euro700 Euro
Student/PhD Student/Young scientist**320 Euro350 Euro380 Euro480 Euro
Accompanying person-150 Euro200 Euro300 Euro
Additional abstract fee (>2 abstracts)100 Euro100 Euro--

*EUCARPIA members will be asked for their membership number during the process of registration.

** An additional 30% discount to students, PhD-students and young scientists will apply, if at LEAST three members of the same institution participate. For application of the above mentioned reduced fee, please contact the Conference organizing company, Mrs. Mira Bonova at mira@cmebg.com.

Registration fees for participants include:

  • Full access to the conference
  • Meeting proceedings
  • Coffee breaks through the conference
  • Three lunches
  • Welcome cocktail
  • Technical visit
  • Conference dinner

You can register using the “Register Here” button below.  Please select the respective language first before proceeding to create a profile and/or register.

Payment of conference fees in Euros (€) must accompany all registration forms. No registration will be confirmed until payment is received. Payment can be made by bank transfer or online using a credit card.

Accompanying persons are spouses, family members, etc. The accompanying persons’ fee is not intended for attending the conference. This registration fee includes welcome cocktail, technical visit and conference dinner.

*EUCARPIA members will be asked for their membership number during the process of registration.

Cancellation policy:

  • cancellations received before 10 April 2025 – 100% refund less 40 EUR for bank and other charges;
  • cancellations received before 10 May 2025 – 50% refund less 40 EUR for bank and other charges;
  • no refunds will be given after 10 May 2025 or for no-shows.

Confirmation letter and invoice
An invoice with a letter of confirmation will be sent to participant on receipt of the respective registration and payment.

Schedule

10/06/2025, Tuesday

11/06/2025, Wednesday

12/06/2025, Thursday

13/06/2025, Friday

  • 16:00 – 18:30Registration
  • 18:30 – 19:30Opening ceremony
  • 19:30 – 22:00Welcome cocktail
  • 8:00 – 8:30Registration and poster upload
  • 8:30 – 8:50Opening Remarks
  • 8:50 – 11:00Session: Breeding for abiotic stress tolerance
  • 11:00 – 11:30Family photo and Coffee Break
  • 11:30 – 13:30Session: Breeding for abiotic stress tolerance
  • 13:30 – 14:30Lunch
  • 14:30 – 15:50Session: Breeding for abiotic stress tolerance
  • 15:50 – 16:20Coffee-break
  • 16:20 – 16:40Session: Breeding for abiotic stress tolerance
  • 16:40 – 17:05Round table with companies - Innovating Together: Science Meets Industry
  • 17:05 – 17:25Session: Breeding for abiotic stress tolerance
  • 17:25 – 18:10Round table with companies - Innovating Together: Science Meets Industry
  • 8:30 – 12:30Technical tour at MVCRI and GeosemSelect
  • 12:30 – 13:30Lunch
  • 14:00 – 15:20Session: Breeding for agronomic and fruit quality traits
  • 15:20 – 16:10Blitz poster presentations (PP9 - PP18)
  • 16:10 – 16:40Coffee Break
  • 16:40 – 18:00Session: Emerging technologies for sustainable tomato crop production
  • 18:00 – 18:50Blitz poster presentations (PP30 - PP39)
  • 20:00Conference dinner
  • 8:30 – 10:30Session: Breeding for biotic stress resistance
  • 10:30 – 11:00Blitz poster presentations (PP19 - PP24)
  • 11:00 – 11:20Coffee-break
  • 11:20 – 13:00Genetic resources
  • 13:00 – 14:00Lunch Break
  • 14:00 – 14:20Genetic resources
  • 15:00 – 15:30Coffee-break
  • 15:30 – 16:50New objectives and technologies for plant breeding
  • 17:20 – 17:35Blitz poster presentations (PP40 - PP45)
  • 17:35 – 17:45Awarding best oral presentation and best poster
  • 17:35 – 17:45Next meeting announcement and closure

Speakers

Yuling Bai

Mathilde Causse

Maria Ercolano

Sotirios Fragkostefanakis

Giovanni Giuliano

Antonio Granell

Panagiotis Kalaitzis

Michal Lieberman-Lazarovich

Andrea Mazzucato

Maria Manuela Rigano

Ivo Rieu

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