This event is supported by

The Scandinavian Plant Physiology Society (SPPS)

The Scandinavian Plant Physiology Society promotes experimental plant biology, from molecular cell biology to ecophysiology. Membership is open to all interested in plant biology and includes international members. SPPS is a registered charity in Sweden and participates in international organizations (FESPB, GPC), offering benefits like congress fee discounts to its members.

Members of SPSS will have a 25% lower rate for registration fees to this conference

Membership is possible through this page: https://spps.se/join-spps/

Photosyntech

Photosyntech is the Norwegian National Graduate School in Plant and Algae Science, uniting and strengthening the research community working on plant biology, algal biology, and related biotechnologies across Norway. The graduate school connects universities, research institutes, and industry partners to foster national collaboration, scientific excellence, and career development.

Photosyntech focuses on:

• Connecting and uniting plant and algae researchers across Norway.
• Stimulating collaboration within academia and with industrial partners.
• Providing training in transferable skills relevant for careers inside and outside academia.
• Offering specialized scientific workshops, courses, and training events tailored for PhD students.

For NPBC 2026:
Photosyntech provides PhD student registration fee waivers, provided that participating students take part in a related workshop, industry visit, or course. The graduate school also covers the costs of the workshops.

Learn more at the Photosyntech website:
https://photosyntech.no

PheNo

The Norwegian Plant Phenotyping Infrastructure (PheNo) is a national research infrastructure that studies how plants grow and respond to their environment. With facilities across Norway, PheNo provides advanced plant and seed phenotyping services for research, breeding, and industry under both controlled and field conditions.

As part of the EMPHASIS network, PheNo delivers high-quality data and analysis in collaboration with researchers, breeders, farmers, and industry. Through national and international partnerships, PheNo contributes to developing more sustainable and resilient agriculture for the future.

Learn more at https://pheno.no

Nord University

Nord University is a Norwegian public university with strong research and educational programs in biosciences, aquaculture, biotechnology, and sustainability. With campuses across Nordland and its main campus in Bodø, Nord University plays a central role in developing knowledge for sustainable use of marine and terrestrial resources.

The Faculty of Biosciences and Aquaculture (FBA) hosts internationally recognized research groups working on plant biology, algal biotechnology, microbial interactions, aquaculture innovation, and environmental adaptation. Through close collaboration with industry, public sector actors, and international research partners, Nord University contributes to translating fundamental research into sustainable solutions for society.

For NPBC 2026: Nord University supports the organization of the conference in Bodø and contributes to facilitating the scientific program and local hosting.

Learn more at: https://www.nord.no