The purpose of the conference is to bring together international researchers conducting basic research on horticultural crops, to showcase the latest research findings, to network with colleagues from around the world, and to meet the journal’s Editor-in-Chief and some of the Associate Editors. The conference will feature keynote speakers within as well as outside of the field of horticulture, invited and general presentations, and posters. Postdoc/Graduate poster awards also will be given. We look forward to welcoming you to Venice in September.