Meeting takes place on 25-26 September, ahead of Fruit Attraction
Ciopora, the global association for breeders of asexually reproduced horticultural plants, will hold its Midterm Meeting in Madrid from September 25-26, 2025, bringing together members, experts, and stakeholders for two days of intellectual exchange, strategic discussion, and industry networking.
“The meeting is set just ahead of Fruit Attraction 2025, one of the leading international trade events for the fruit and vegetable sector. This timing offers participants a unique opportunity to align strategic discussions on plant variety protection (PVP) with the broader commercial pulse of the global horticulture industry,” Ciopora said.
The first day of the Midterm Meeting will focus on internal discussions among Ciopora members, featuring sessions on evolving legal challenges, tools for plant breeders, and region-specific developments such as the situation in India. The programme will include contributions from legal experts and industry leaders, as well as time for networking and exchange.
Topics include private and non-commercial use exception; IP and non-IP tools for breeders; campaigning for IP awareness; developments in CPVR evaluation and a strategic focus on India.
The evening will conclude with the traditional Ciopora dinner, open to both members and invited guests.
The second day will open to members and invited guests for a full-day IP public conference under the theme: ‘Shaping the future of IP for plant breeders: From challenges towards opportunities’. The agenda includes high-level keynotes and five expert-led panel debates covering critical topics such as the future of plant breeding under new genomic techniques (NGTs); the evolving horticultural landscape; international perspectives on the future of UPOV and lessons from other IPR systems.
Networking sessions throughout the day will provide ample opportunities for participants to connect, collaborate, and engage in informal discussion.
Looking Ahead, Ciopora’s educational arm will host the Ciopora Academy Madrid on 29 September. This full-day workshop will delve into pressing legal and regulatory topics, from changes in global PVP frameworks to EU green marketing regulations and strategies to combat online infringement.
“Ciopora invites all members and partners to join us in Madrid for this timely gathering. For meeting inquiries or to schedule an appointment with the Ciopora team during Fruit Attraction, please contact us at info@ciopora.org or visit our website www.ciopora.org,” the academy said.
