A virtual companion to the in-person Plant Biology 2026 in Ottawa, 2026 Plant Biology Virtual maximizes connection and accessibility, expands global reach, and provides additional learning opportunities that extend before, during and after the in-person event.
In 2026, Plant Biology Virtual will include:
- Main Conference Days (July 18-22)
- Plenary Live Stream
- Concurrent Session Track
- Live Stream
- Virtual Poster Access: Virtual participants may present or view posters virtually.
- Post-Event Access
- Content (plenary recordings, session videos, and posters) available on-demand for 60 days via the app
- Full app access, including networking functions, session scheduling, and on-demand recorded content
Submit A Virtual Poster
Closes: June 19, 2026
All registrants of Plant Biology Virtual are invited to present a poster.
- Submit your abstract and select virtual-only poster
- Produce a poster in PDF format
- We recommend creating a online video of your presentation that can be made available for on-demand viewing in the app.
In-Person vs Virtual Attendees – Feature Comparison
| Feature / Benefit | In-Person | Virtual |
|---|---|---|
| Access to all plenary sessions | ||
| Access to live streamed concurrent session track | ||
| On-demand concurrent session and plenary recordings | ||
| Poster access – view and present | ||
| Event app with personalized schedule builder, attendee messaging and content access (including PPT presentations) | ||
| On-demand concurrent session track and plenary recordings | ||
| Networking events & receptions | ||
| Exhibit hall access | ||
| Access to all concurrent sessions |
Pricing
| Early Bird Ends July 13, 2026 | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Member Professional | $360.00 | $415.00 |
| Member Post-Doc Candidate | $215.00 | $270.00 |
| Member Graduate Student | $160.00 | $190.00 |
| Member K-12 Educator/CC educator | $160.00 | $190.00 |
| Member Undergraduate | $115.00 | $145.00 |
| Member Retired | $215.00 | $270.00 |
| Non-Member | $485.00 | $540.00 |
Bring Your Team to Plant Biology Virtual
Advance your research. Strengthen your team. Maximize your impact.
Why Register as a Group?
Team Learning & Development
Equip students, postdocs, and staff with access to:
- plenary and select concurrent sessions available live or post-event
- present a virtual poster
- network with other plant biologists through the app
Cost-Effective Access
Provide your team with access to high-quality scientific content and networking without the cost of travel and at up to a 50% savings over the individual pricing.
Flexible Participation
Attendees can join sessions live or access recordings after the event, making it easy to fit into busy schedules across time zones.
Global Scientific Community
Get visibility for your institution across the global scientific community.
Ideal for:
- University labs and departments
- Research institutions
- Industry teams
- International partners
Group Benefits
- Discounted group pricing — save up to 50% from individual rates
- Simplified registration for multiple attendees
- Centralized coordination for your organization
- Opportunity to expand access across your entire team
Team Pricing
| 3-10 attendees | $300 per person |
| 11 to 20 attendees | $275 per person |
| 21 to 30 attendees | $250 per person |
| Enterprise | Contact us for pricing |
Plant Biology 2026 Global Cancellation Policy
- Cancellations: Plant Biology Global is non-refundable.
- Substitutions: Registrants may transfer their registration to another individual at the same or lower registration level as the original attendee at no additional cost and is highly encouraged. No refunds for the difference in price will be issued.
- Submit transfer requests to info@aspb.org at least 7 days prior to the first virtual session.
Click here for pricing to attend the in-person conference.