AGENDA
SCHEDULE AT-A-GLANCE
The following schedule at-a-glance is provided for travel planning purposes. Please check back regularly for updated details as we finalize the programming for the 65th Vegetable & Flower Seed Conference.
* denotes CSA Members Only ** denotes ASTA Members Only
- Sunday, February 15, 2026
- Monday, February 16, 2026
- Tuesday, February 17, 2026
- Wednesday, February 18, 2026
- Thursday, February 19, 2026
| Time | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM | *CSA Board of Directors Meeting | For CSA attendees only. |
| 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM | *CSA Legislative Committee | For CSA attendees only. |
| 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM | Seed Industry Meet & Greet | For CSA & early-arrival ASTA attendees. |
| Time | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM | *CSA Field Seed/Turf Seed Committee | For CSA attendees only. |
| 9:10 AM - 10:10 AM | *CSA IC&YA Committee | For CSA attendees only. |
| 10:15 AM - 12:30 PM | *CSA Business Session | For CSA attendees only. |
| 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM | *CSA Bocce Ball Tournament | For CSA attendees only. Pre-Registration and Payment Required - $200. |
| 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Trading Room Setup | Trading Room open for Setup Only |
| 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | *CSA Dinner | Additional Cost - $100. Registration Required. This event is closed to Media. |
| Time | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM | SIPA Flower & Vegetable Board Meeting (Board Members Only) | |
| 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Golf Tournament at Torrey Pines | Pre-Registration Required. $365 Tournament fee includes transportation to/from Torrey Pines, Golf and Lunch. |
| 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Trading Room Open | |
| 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM | SIPA Program Board Meeting (Board Members Only) | |
| 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Lunch | |
| 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Student Session | |
| 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | Treated Seed Committee Meeting | |
| 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM | Emerging Diseases Subcommittee | |
| 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM | Welcome Reception |
| Time | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Trading Room Open | |
| 10:00 AM - 11:45 AM | General Session | |
| 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Lunch | |
| 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM | Emerging Issues Committee | |
| 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM | SIPA Educational Unit | |
| 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM | Emerging Solutions Session | |
| 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM | Organic Seed Committee Meeting | |
| 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM | ASTA Student Poster Showcase & Happy Hour | The Student Poster Session provides an exciting opportunity for emerging scholars to present their research and innovative ideas in seed science, phytosanitary practices, and related fields. Attendees will have the chance to engage with and support the next generation of scientists, explore fresh perspectives on industry challenges, and discover new approaches that may shape the future of the seed industry. Join us for happy hour and an opportunity to engage with the future of the industry. |
| 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM | AAS/NGB/HGSA Reception |
| Time | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Trading Room Open | |
| 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM | General Session | |
| 10:45 AM - 12:15 PM | Innovation & Policy Session | |
| 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Lunch | |
| 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM | SSF Board of Directors Meeting | |
| 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM | LEAD Session | |
| 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM | IPR Committee | |
| 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Joint Seed Health Session | |
| 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Trading Room Tear-Down | Trading Room open for Tear-Down Only. Exhibitors are prohibited from tearing down displays before the Trading Room formally closes for the conference at 5 pm. |
| 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM | Home Garden Seed Association Reception |
Reminder! All events will be held at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront. Sessions and committee meetings can only be accessed in real time and will not be recorded.