Welcome to the International Sorghum Conference 2026
In Partnership with the Global Sorghum Association
September 14 - 18, 2026
Conference Countdown:
372 days
11 hours
*We encourage international attendees who may need visas to begin the application
process as early as possible.
Although you don’t need an invitation to start your visa application, you can request an invitation letter to include with your required visa documentation.
Conference Vision
We look forward to showcasing sorghum through technical presentations, networking events, field tours and more, as well as highlighting sorghum’s unique role as The Resource Conserving Crop™.
Our conference aims to:
- Catalyze groundbreaking research on high-priority topics in sorghum science
- Strengthen collaborations between producers and researchers
- Foster interdisciplinary interaction among academia, government and national programs, NGOs, and the private sector
- Promote sorghum's global importance in partnership with the Global Sorghum Association
Key Committees
International Steering and Program Committee
- Responsible for developing a scientific program with full international representation
- Chair: Dr. Krishna Jagadish
Local Organizing Committee
- Oversees all matters pertaining to local organization
- Chair: Mr. Monty Christian
Sponsoring Committee
- Will seek financial support to further enhance the scope and quality of the conference
- Chair: Ms. Monica Hightower
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