27th International Pepper Conference:

Four fiery days in Bangkok set to ignite crop research 

Things are heating up with the 27th International Pepper Conference just a few months away.

For four fiery days in Bangkok, Thailand, experts from around the world will spice up the conversation with the latest innovations in chili and sweet pepper breeding, production, and research. Whether you’re working on cutting-edge science, building supply chains, or simply passionate about peppers, this is where the global pepper community comes together to turn up the heat.

Hosted by the World Vegetable Center, the biennial event will feature plenary sessions on hottest topics in peppers right now: from viral, bacterial and fungal diseases, to arthropod pests, nutrition, abiotic stresses and other production challenges. There will also be a public-private sector roundtable on new technologies including genomics and phenomics to advance pepper breeding. Day Four will be devoted entirely to pepper field visits so that participants can witness innovations in action.   

The event will not only turn up the spice for participants, but for partners too: exciting sponsorship opportunities offer companies and organizations a chance to stand out in front of a global audience. Sponsorship packages include prime exhibition space, logo placements, complimentary registrations – a whole lot of visibility in front of one of the world’s most important pepper people. These packages are open now, so get them while they’re hot! It’s a chance to add some extra kick to your brand while supporting the future of global pepper research and industry.

  • Early Bird Registration closes: 12 September 2025 – Register now
  • Abstract submission deadline: 31 October 2025
  • Registration deadline: 10 November 2025
  • Sponsorship deadline: 15 December 2025

Whether you’re a seasoned researcher, a fiery start-up, or just chili-head at heart, the 27th International Pepper Conference promises to be the hottest ticket in town.

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