第十三届国际植物激素乙烯学术研讨会

To further strengthen international academic exchange, explore the latest frontier advances of the plant hormone ethylene in growth and development, fruit ripening, and signal transduction, and promote the development of horticultural crop ripening/senescence regulation and postharvest biology in China, the 13th International Conference on Ethylene in Plants & 7th Youth Academic Conference on Horticultural Crop Ripening, Senescence and Postharvest Biology will be held in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, from October 14–17, 2025. We sincerely invite domestic and international experts and scholars to attend and guide the conference, and welcome all colleagues to participate and exchange.

I. Conference Topics
1. Keynote Plenary Lectures: Invited talks by renowned experts in the field.
2. Thematic Sessions: Presentations organized by research topics, scheduled by the organizing committee based on registration forms.
Theme I: International Ethylene Conference
• Ethylene Biosynthesis and Signal Transduction
• Ethylene and Growth & Development
• Ethylene and Stress Responses
• Crosstalk Between Ethylene and Other Hormones
• Research Methods and Application Technologies of Ethylene
Theme II: Youth Academic Conference on Horticultural Crop Ripening, Senescence and Postharvest Biology
• Postharvest Quality and Sustainability
• Postharvest Ripening and Senescence
• Postharvest Disorders
3. Poster Presentations: 30–40 poster slots available. Please indicate your intent to present a poster during registration. If submitting a poster, please email it to the conference email (13760699587@163.com) before September 14, 2025 for printing by the organizing committee; alternatively, you may bring your printed poster onsite. Recommended poster size: 80 cm (W) × 120 cm (H).

II. Conference Schedule and Venue
Dates: October 14–17, 2025
Venue: Chengdu Xiangyu Hotel (No. 103, Xin Nan Road, Wuhou District, Chengdu)
Itinerary:
October 14: Registration
October 15: Opening Ceremony + Keynote Lectures + Thematic Sessions
October 16: Thematic Sessions
October 17: Departure

III. Registration and Payment
1. Advance registration is required. Registration status is determined by payment time, with three phases:
(1) Regular Registration: April 1 – September 14, 2025
(2) Late Registration: September 15 – October 9, 2025
(3) On-site Registration: October 10 – during the conference
Note: Student participants refer to currently enrolled graduate students. Please attach scanned student ID proof when submitting the Registration Form.

IV. Accommodation and Meals
1. Meals: Breakfast provided by the hotel; lunch and dinner arranged by the organizing committee.
2. Accommodation: Not included in registration fee; self-funded. Due to high season demand, early booking is strongly advised:
• Chengdu Xiangyu Hotel (Conference Hotel): Tel. 028-85551111-8122
Rate: CNY 420/night (double), CNY 470/night (single)
• JIANGUO HOTEL (Sichuan University Branch): Tel. 028-63927766
Rate: CNY 420/night (double), CNY 370/night (single)

V. Transportation
No shuttle service provided. Attendees are responsible for their own transportation to the venue:
1. From Chengdu East Railway Station:
Subway: Line 2 → Chunxi Road → transfer to Line 3 → Muziqiao Exit A → ~30 min
Taxi: ~8.4 km, ~25 min
2. From Shuangliu International Airport:
Subway: Line 10 → Taipingyuan → transfer to Line 3 → Muziqiao Exit A → ~40 min
Taxi: ~17 km, ~30 min
3. From Tianfu International Airport:
Subway: Line 18 → South Railway Station → transfer to Line 1 → Shengtiyuguan → transfer to Line 3 → Muziqiao Exit A → ~70 min
Taxi: ~60 km, ~75 min