As part of the ISSCA Global Webinar Series 2026, this second webinar is jointly led by ICRISAT and the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), one of the ISSCA member institutions. The webinar will highlight three innovative approaches that are transforming the rice innovation landscape: Rice Speed Breeding, Seeds Without Borders (SWB), and market-driven rice variety development for Africa.
The session will showcase how advances in breeding technologies, regional seed-sharing mechanisms, and market-oriented breeding approaches can accelerate the development, evaluation, and dissemination of improved rice varieties. By bringing together scientific, technological, and policy perspectives, the webinar will provide valuable insights into strategies that shorten the pathway from varietal development to farmer adoption, ultimately supporting climate resilience, food security, and sustainable agricultural transformation.
Date: 23 July 2026
Time: 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM (IST) | 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM (CEST)
Join us for an engaging discussion with experts from across the Global South as they share experiences and innovations that are strengthening rice breeding and seed systems for greater agricultural impact.
Register here:
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_A6aYZW4sSgCb7c-hhGdzZg#/registration
We look forward to your participation and to a fruitful exchange of knowledge and experiences.
