I.Symposium Themes
- Theme I: Smart Crop & Forestry, Plant & Soil Health, and Plant Biotechnology
- Theme II: Smart Livestock & Aquaculture, Animal Technology, and Insect Science
- Theme III: Food Technology, Agribusiness, Environmental Sustainability, and Rural Planning
- Theme IV: Cross-disciplinary Studies and Other Topics
- Submission & Registration Opens: Monday, March 9, 2026
- Submission & Registration Deadline: Friday, April 17, 2026
- Notification of Acceptance: Friday, May 1, 2026
- Symposium Date: Friday, May 29, 2026
IV. Keynote Speakers
- Dr. Howard LO Secretary General, Taiwan–Turkey Economic and Trade Association Topic: From Agricultural Waste to Sustainable Textiles: Turning Residue into Resources
- Dr. Ray-Yu YANG Food System and Nutrition Specialist, Food and Fertilizer Technology Center for the Asian and Pacific Region (FFTC) Topic: Climate-Smart Agriculture and Food Systems
- Dr. Wen-Li LEE Director, Fengshan Tropical Horticultural Experiment Branch, Taiwan Agricultural Research Institute (TARI) Topic: Smart and Net-Zero: Dual Transformation through Environmental Control and Automation in Horticulture
V. Agenda
|
Time |
Event |
Venue |
| 08:30 – 09:00 |
Registration |
IC113 |
| 09:00 – 09:15 | Opening Ceremony & Group Photo | IC113 |
| 09:15 – 10:00 |
Keynote Speech I From Agricultural Waste to Sustainable Textiles: Turning Residue into Resources By Dr. Howard LO |
IC113 |
| 10:00 – 10:45 | Keynote Speech II Climate-Smart Agriculture and Food Systems By Dr. Ray-Yu YANG |
IC113 |
| 10:45 – 11:30 | Keynote Speech III Smart and Net-Zero: Dual Transformation through Environmental Control and Automation in Horticulture By Dr. Wen-Li LEE |
IC113 |
| 11:30 – 13:30 | Poster Session & Lunch |
IC214, IC215 |
| 13:30 – 15:00 | Oral Presentation I |
IC214, 215, 304, 306 |
| 15:10 – 16:30 |
Oral Presentation II |
IC214, 215, 304, 306 |
|
16:30 – 17:00 |
Poster Session & Coffee Break |
International College Lobby |
|
17:00 – 17:20 |
Award Ceremony & Closing Ceremony |
IC113 |
VI. Submission & Presentation Guidelines
- Eligibility: Researchers and students from both domestic and international institutions.
- Official Language: English only
- Registration Fee: Free of Charge
- Submission Format:
- Abstract: 300-500 words with 3-6 keywords [PDF. | ODT.]
- Full Paper: Optional [PDF. | ODT.]
- Method: Submit via the [Online Registration Form]
- Presentation & Equipment:
- Oral Presentation: 15 minutes (12 mins talk + 3 mins Q&A).
- Presentation rooms are equipped with Windows PCs. Please provide files on a USB drive in PPTX and PDF
- Poster Presentation: A1 size (59.4 x 84.1 cm), Portrait
- Publication: All accepted abstracts will be published in the ISSI-SA 2026 Digital Proceedings.
VII. Competition & Awards (Students Only)
- Oral Competition:
- Available for Themes I, II, and III (Theme IV is for presentation only).
- Winners of the Best Oral Presentation Award in each thematic track will receive a Certificate of Merit and a NTD 3,000 cash prize.
- Available for Themes I, II, and III (Theme IV is for display only).
- Winners of the Best Poster Presentation Award in each thematic track will receive a Certificate of Merit and a NTD 1,000 cash prize.
- PS: Awards may be withheld if no presentation meets the required standard.
- Organizers:
- Department of Tropical Agriculture and International Cooperation (DTAIC)
- International College (IC)
- Co-organizers:
- International Master Program in Ornamental Fish Science and Aquatic Animal Health International Master Program in Animal Vaccine Technology
- Contact Us:
- Contact person: Miss Cor HU
- Email: cor@mail.npust.edu.tw
- Phone: +886-8-7703202 ext. 6441
