AAIC International Annual Meeting
The annual AAIC meeting is an excellent venue for various stakeholders to present developments on industrial and new crops, discuss new research findings, collaborate with colleagues, and learn about new and emerging technologies. The meeting includes plenary talks, scientific sessions and technical tours.
The next meeting will be in October. 2027 in St. Louis, MO.
News & Announcements
Call for Nominations: President-Elect & Secretary
Please submit all nomination materials to Dr. Marisol Berti no later than June 30, 2026.
- Letter explaining candidate suitability.
- CV of nominee (maximum 4 pages).
- President‑Elect nominees may optionally include a proposed 2028 conference location. Final approval of the location is determined by the AAIC Board.
In Memory of Dr. José Angel Villarreal Quintanilla
Read the full tribute.
Postdoctoral Position Available
A Postdoctoral Scholar position is available at Oregon State University in Dr. Valtcho Jeliazkov’s lab.
View full details and apply.
Special Issue call for papers is closed!
As part of your AAIC membership benefit, you get a 20% APC discount when submitting a regular manuscript to Industrial Crops & Products journal.
Society positions available
The AAIC is seeking volunteers to be in the Long Range Planning Committee, and Membership Development Committee.
2026 AAIC Awardees
James V. Anderson
Outstanding Research Award
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Siddharth Premnath
Best Student Paper Presentation Award
Agile Processing of Guayule Biomass for Market Responsive Latex, Resin and Rubber
California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, CA
Madeeha Matloob
Best Student Paper Presentation Award
Commercial Biocontrol Products Performance for Managing Soilborne Pathogens in North Dakota Soybean Fields
North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND
Gemma Samantha Criollo
Best Student Poster Presentation Award
Repurposing Agricultural Residues into Sustainable Natural Fiber Polymer Composites through VARTM
Washington State University, Pullman, WA
