Program

4th International Conference on Rice for the Future (ICRF2026) 23-24 November 2026, THAILAND.

Conference Program

23–24 November 2026 · Centara Grand at CentralPlaza Ladprao, Bangkok

Program is subject to change

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Opening Ceremony

  • 08:30–09:00
    Registration
    Please have your QR code ready for a quick check-in
  • 09:00–09:05
    Welcome & Introduction
    Master of Ceremonies
    Vibhavadee Ballroom B
    Calendar
  • 09:05–09:10
    Report to the Presiding Officer
    Asst. Prof. Dr. Kongsak Thiangtham · President, Kasetsart University · Thailand
    Vibhavadee Ballroom B
    Calendar
  • 09:10–09:15
    Remarks on Rice Research Support
    Dr. Wiparat Dee-ong · Director, National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT) · Thailand
    Vibhavadee Ballroom B
    Calendar
  • 09:15–09:30
    Opening Address
    Prof. Dr. Yodchanan Wongsawat · Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation · Thailand
    Vibhavadee Ballroom B
    Calendar
  • 09:30–09:40
    Group Photo
    Calendar
  • 09:40–10:00
    Exhibition Visit & Coffee Break

Plenary Session

Vibhavadee Ballroom B
  • 10:00–10:30
    AV
    Apichart Vanavichit
    Rice Science Center
    Kasetsart University, Thailand
    Calendar
  • 10:30–11:00
    Inez Slamet-Loedin
    Inez Slamet-Loedin
    Rice Genetic Design & Validation Unit
    International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), Philippines
    Calendar
  • 11:00–11:30
    Tong Wei
    Tong Wei
    Institute of Digital Earth
    BGI Shenzhen, China
    Calendar
  • 11:30–12:00
    Byung-Hoo Lee
    Byung-Hoo Lee
    Department of Food Science & Biotechnology
    Sejong University, South Korea
    Calendar
  • 12:00–12:30
    Takeshi Izawa
    Takeshi Izawa
    Laboratory of Plant Breeding and Genetics
    The University of Tokyo, Japan
    Calendar
  • 12:30–13:30
    Lunch
  • 13:30–14:30
    Poster Session & Exhibition Visit
    Calendar

Parallel Sessions

Rice Genomics / Rice-omics

Chair: TBA
  1. 14:30–14:50
    Kyung Do Kim
    Kyung Do Kim
    Department of Integrative Biological Sciences and Industry
    Sejong University, South Korea
    Calendar
  2. 14:50–15:10
    Pao-Yang Chen
    Pao-Yang Chen
    Institute of Plant and Microbial Biology
    Academia Sinica, Taiwan
    Calendar
  3. 15:10–15:30
    Rui Xia
    Rui Xia
    College of Horticulture
    South China Agricultural University, China
    Calendar
  4. 15:30–15:50Coffee Break
  5. 15:50–16:10
    Jixian Zhai
    Jixian Zhai
    Department of Biology
    Southern University of Science and Technology, China
    Calendar
  6. 16:10–16:25Oral presentation
  7. 16:25–16:40Oral presentation
  8. 16:40–16:55Oral presentation
  9. 16:55–17:10Oral presentation

Abiotic Stress

Chair: TBA
  1. 14:30–14:45Oral presentation
  2. 14:45–15:00Oral presentation
  3. 15:00–15:15Oral presentation
  4. 15:15–15:35Coffee Break
  5. 15:35–15:50Oral presentation
  6. 15:50–16:05Oral presentation
  7. 16:05–16:20Oral presentation
  8. 16:20–16:35Oral presentation
  9. 16:35–16:50Oral presentation

Novel Rice Processing & Product Innovation

Chair: TBA
  1. 14:30–14:50
    Hiroko Yano
    Hiroko Yano
    Graduate School of Organic Materials Science
    Yamagata University, Japan
    Calendar
  2. 14:50–15:05Oral presentation
  3. 15:05–15:20Oral presentation
  4. 15:20–15:40Coffee Break
  5. 15:40–16:00
    Fangjie Zhao
    Fangjie Zhao
    Crop Genetics & Germplasm Enhancement
    Nanjing Agricultural University, China
    Calendar
  6. 16:00–16:15Oral presentation
  7. 16:15–16:30Oral presentation
  8. 16:30–16:45Oral presentation
  9. 16:45–17:00Oral presentation

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Plenary Session

Vibhavadee Ballroom B
  • 08:30–09:00
    Toru Fujiwara
    Toru Fujiwara
    Laboratory of Plant Nutrition and Fertilizers
    The University of Tokyo, Japan
    Calendar
  • 09:00–09:30
    Erik Murchie
    Erik Murchie
    School of Biosciences
    University of Nottingham, United Kingdom
    Calendar
  • 09:30–10:00
    Julie Gray
    Julie Gray
    School of Biosciences
    University of Sheffield, United Kingdom
    Calendar
  • 10:00–10:20
    Coffee Break
  • 10:20–10:50
    Björn Ole Sander
    Björn Ole Sander
    Senior Scientist and Country Representative
    International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), Philippines
    Calendar
  • 10:50–11:20
    Peter McAllister
    Peter McAllister
    Executive Director
    Sustainable Rice Platform
    Calendar
  • 11:20–11:50
    Nana Kuenkel
    Nana Kuenkel
    Cluster Director Agriculture and Food
    GIZ, Thailand
    Calendar
  • 11:50–12:05
    MT
    Martin Trtilek
    Photon Systems Instruments, Czech Republic
    Calendar
  • 12:05–13:05
    Lunch
  • 13:05–14:05
    Poster Session ·& Exhibition Visit
    Calendar

Parallel Sessions

Climate Change

Chair: TBA
  1. 14:05–14:20Oral presentation
  2. 14:20–14:35Oral presentation
  3. 14:35–14:50Oral presentation
  4. 14:50–15:05Oral presentation
  5. 15:05–15:20Oral presentation
  6. 15:20–15:40Coffee Break
  7. 15:40–15:55Oral presentation
  8. 15:55–16:10Oral presentation
  9. 16:10–16:25Oral presentation

Agri-tech and Health, Medical & Pharmaceutical

Chair: TBA
  1. 14:05–14:20Oral presentation
  2. 14:20–14:35Oral presentation
  3. 14:35–14:50Oral presentation
  4. 14:50–15:05Oral presentation
  5. 15:05–15:20Oral presentation
  6. 15:20–15:40Coffee Break
  7. 15:40–15:55Oral presentation
  8. 15:55–16:10Oral presentation
  9. 16:10–16:25Oral presentation
  10. 16:25–16:40Oral presentation

Biotic Stresses

Chair: TBA
  1. 14:05–14:20Oral presentation
  2. 14:20–14:35Oral presentation
  3. 14:35–14:50Oral presentation
  4. 14:50–15:05Oral presentation
  5. 15:05–15:20Oral presentation
  6. 15:20–15:40Coffee Break
  7. 15:40–15:55Oral presentation
  8. 15:55–16:10Oral presentation
  9. 16:10–16:25Oral presentation
  10. 16:25–16:40Oral presentation

Closing

Vibhavadee Ballroom B
  • 16:55–17:25
    Awards & Closing Ceremony
    Calendar

Program is subject to change. All times are Bangkok time (GMT+7).

Cultural Experience · ICRF2026

Loy Krathong Night
Amazing Thailand

After the closing session, Don't miss the chance to explore the Loy Krathong festival on 24 November 2026. Float your krathong on the Chao Phraya River under the full moon — an unforgettable experience for every international participant.

24 November 2026 · Evening Google map Full Moon Festival

When

24 November 2026

After closing session · Evening

Festival

Loy Krathong 2026

Loy krathong & Yi Peng Lantern Festival

Location

Recommend

Wachirabenchathat Park \ Chatuchak Park \ Rama VIII Park\ ICONSIAM \ Wat Arun Ratchawararam \ Asiatique The Riverfront

Dress code

Casual or Thai attire

Traditional dress encouraged

Hosted by


"One Health Rice: Transforming Food, Climate and Health Through Rice Innovation"