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Join Dryland Congress 2026 and be part of a global gathering dedicated to transforming dryland agriculture through innovation, partnerships, and South–South collaboration.
All participants are required to register officially. Please complete the registration form and upload the payment receipt to confirm your participation.
Participants requiring a visa invitation letter may indicate the same during registration and upload the required passport details.
Why Participate in Dryland Congress 2026?
Dryland Congress 2026, jointly organized by ICRISAT and ICAR, is one of the world’s largest global platforms dedicated to dryland agriculture, climate resilience, and South–South collaboration.
- 3 Days
- 8 Plenary
- 8 Keynotes
- 18 Lead Talks & 54 Invited presentations
Bringing together scientists, students, policymakers, industry leaders, development organizations, startups, investors, farmer institutions, and innovators from across Asia, Africa, and beyond, the Congress offers a unique opportunity to engage with the future of sustainable agriculture.
Students
Dryland Congress 2026 offers students a unique opportunity to engage directly with some of the world’s leading agricultural scientists, innovators, policymakers, and institutions working on climate-resilient agriculture and dryland systems.
The Congress provides students with opportunities to showcase their research through poster presentations, while selected students will also have the opportunity to present their work during technical sessions across eight thematic tracks chaired and moderated by internationally renowned experts. Outstanding poster presentations will be recognized through special awards.
Beyond scientific exchange, the Congress creates pathways for mentorship, internships, global collaborations, and exposure to international research ecosystems, helping shape the next generation of leaders in agricultural science and innovation.
Researchers
For researchers and scientific professionals, Dryland Congress 2026 serves as a high-impact international platform to present breakthrough research, exchange knowledge, and build multidisciplinary collaborations across the Global South. The Congress will feature discussions across 8 thematic areas.
Researchers will have the opportunity to showcase their work before a global audience, connect with policymakers, industries and funding agencies, identify collaborative opportunities, and contribute to shaping the scientific and policy agenda for dryland agriculture.
Industries
Dryland agriculture represents one of the world’s largest emerging opportunities for innovation, investment, and scalable impact. Dryland Congress 2026 offers industry leaders a strategic platform to engage directly with researchers,
governments, development agencies, farmer organizations, startups, and global partners shaping the future of agriculture and food systems.
The Congress will feature dedicated exhibition and business engagement platforms showcasing innovations across seeds, farm machinery, crop protection, digital agriculture, climate technologies, food processing, agri-finance, traceability, nutrition-focused products, and sustainable supply chains. Industry participants will have the opportunity to explore partnerships, identify new markets across the Global South, connect with policymakers and scientific institutions, and build visibility through high-level conference and media engagement.