Connecting the dots in a complex world of strawberries

This fifth International Strawberry Congress offers the unique combination of commercial strategy and scientific research. With this congress we aim to create a platform for networking and information exchange based on research, growing and commercialisation of strawberries for the fresh market.

The programme comprises two days of lectures by speakers, presentations and panel discussions at the Flanders Meeting & Convention Centre, as well as one day of excursions and the International Mechanisation and Demonstration Strawberry Fair organised by the Research Centre Hoogstraten on Saturday in Meerle, Hoogstraten.

17 - 20 September 2025
Antwerp - Belgium

about isc


our sponsors
GOLD
GOLD
GOLD
GOLD
SILVER
SILVER
SILVER
SILVER
SILVER
SILVER
BRONZE
BRONZE
BRONZE
BRONZE
Important:
To change the countdown target date and time, remember to update the targetDateString variable in the HTML embed named event-item-header2_number-changes.
Countdown

17th September 2025, 9:00 a.m.

45
Days
12
Hours
44
Mins
29
Secs

Registration is possible as from January 2025

Organised by Coöperatie hoogstraten

International Strawberry Congress


About ISC


The International Strawberry Congress is an ideal opportunity to meet top business leaders in the international market today. They will share their insights and opinions with you during this four-day Congress. Activities in the charming centre of Antwerp will provide pleasant variation.

17/09 & 18/09
2 days of lecture at the FMCCA

19/09
Fieldtrip

20/09
International Mechanisation & Demonstration Strawberry Fair at Research Centre Hoogstraten

Gaston Opdekamp
MANAGING DIRECTOR, COÖPERATIE HOOGSTRATEN
Michael Barker
EDITOR, FRESH PRODUCE JOURNAL

early bird (until 01/07)

€515

standard registration

€720

Student registration

€335

Virtual only registration

€480

fieldtrip (23/09)

€105

congress dinner (22/09)

€130

Prices incl. 21% VAT

The registration fee includes admission to all sessions, a copy of the congress proceedings, coffee breaks, lunches, and the International Mechanisation and Demonstration Strawberry Fair (congress dinner and fieldtrips excluded).

Tickets

Why attend?

  • unique combination of commercial strategy and scientific research
  • broaden your knowledge
  • to extend your network
  • learn more about the latest developments in the field of strawberries
Anja Stas
CHIEF COMMERCIAL OFFICER, KMDA

Registration Fee

*Prices incl. 21% VAT

The registration fee includes admission to all sessions,
a copy of the congress proceedings, coffee breaks,
lunches and the IMDS at the Research Centre Hoogstraten
(congress dinner & fieldtrip is excluded).

Anja Stas
CHIEF COMMERCIAL OFFICER, KMDA

Programme

The full programme will be announced by March 2025.

The programme comprises two days of lectures by speakers, presentations and panel discussions, as well as one day of excursions on Friday and the International Mechanisation and Demonstration Strawberry Fair organised by the Research Centre Hoogstraten on Saturday. You can select the topics of your interest by choosing from different themes in various parallel sessions.

Previous edition of the ISC

"The International Strawberry Congress gives an excellent opportunity to meet with berry professionals, share ideas and discuss the future for this important crop. The best and the brightest from the worlds berry society will meet, learn, network and create new business opportunities. Great opportunities, both socially and business vice, for delegates to learn from presentations and panel discussions from leading experts in the field.”

Anita Sønsteby
Research professor at NIBIO
Gaston Opdekamp
MANAGING DIRECTOR, COÖPERATIE HOOGSTRATEN
Michael Barker
EDITOR, FRESH PRODUCE JOURNAL

"The International Strawberry Congress is an excellent opportunity for scientists to meet again, and to exchange and discuss newest insights of strawberry research. As a scientist I think it is fantastic to also get a taste of strawberry commercialization topics at this conference, and to be able to expand my network in the strawberry industry. After a long break of international meetings, I’m looking forward to catch up with all strawberry professionals in Antwerp again!"

Tom Van Delm
Director Research Centre Hoogstraten
Anja Stas
CHIEF COMMERCIAL OFFICER, KMDA

"The International Strawberry Congress is an excellent forum for debate and learning about the future of such an important crop. It features leading speakers delivering high-quality presentations, as well as insightful panel discussions and the opportunity for delegates to have their say. Both socially and from a business point of view, it’s a great event for anyone involved in the global strawberry trade."

Michael Barker
Fresh produce industry journalist and speaker

Previous edition of the ISC

Last year's programme