2026 International Symposium on Sustainable Innovation in Smart Agriculture (ISSI-SA 2026)

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
 II.  Important Dates
  • 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
III. Location
International College, National Pingtung University of Science and Technology (NPUST). Maps: [Campus map]


 IV.  Keynote Speakers

  • 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
  • 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. Howard LO Secretary General, Taiwan–Turkey Economic and Trade Association Topic: From Agricultural Waste to Sustainable Textiles: Turning Residue into Resources

V.  Agenda & Venues

Time Event Venue
08:30 – 09:00 Registration IC113
09:00 – 09:10 Opening Ceremony IC113
09:10 – 09:50 Keynote Speech I
Smart and Net-Zero: Dual Transformation through Environmental Control and Automation in Horticulture
By Dr. Wen-Li LEE		 IC113
09:50 – 10:30 Keynote Speech II
Climate-Smart Agriculture and Food Systems
By Dr. Ray-Yu YANG		 IC113
10:30 – 11:10 Keynote Speech III
From Agricultural Waste to Sustainable Textiles: Turning Residue into Resources
By Dr. Howard LO		 IC113
11:10 – 11:20 Group Photo IC Main Entrance
11:20 – 12:20 Poster Presentations IC 1F Corridors
12:20 – 13:30

Lunch break
13:30 – 16:30 Oral Presentations IC215 (Theme I) IC113 (Theme II) IC214 (Theme III)
16:30 – 17:00 Coffee Break IC Lobby
17:00 – 17:20 Award & Closing Ceremony IC113
Note: All registered presenters will be provided with a lunch box and complimentary access to the coffee break.

International College – 1st Floor Plan

VI. Registration Information

  • Eligibility: Researchers and students from 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.]
  • Submission Method: Submit via the [Online Registration Form] 
Note: The Scientific Committee reserves the right to reassign submissions to an alternative thematic track and/or presentation format.

VII. Presentation Guidelines

    • Oral Presentation: 15 minutes (12-minute presentation followed by 3 minutes of Q&A)

Presentation rooms are equipped with Windows-based PCs. Please bring your presentation files on a USB drive in both PPTX and PDF formats. Presenters are requested to test their files in the presentation room before the session, between 11:30 and 13:00. Presenters are advised to bring a backup copy of their files. Please label your files with your name and presentation number.

    • Poster Presentation: A1 size (59.4 x 84.1 cm), portrait orientation only, with the symposium name included. Presenters participating in the competition must be present at their posters at 11:20 to deliver a 5-minute presentation (1–2-minute presentation followed by 3–4 minutes of Q&A) to the panelists. All posters must be set up in their assigned spaces before 9:00. Mounting materials will be provided. Posters will remain on display throughout the day and must be removed between 16:30 and 17:00.

VIII. Competition & Awards (Students Only)

Oral Competition:
  • Available for Themes I, II, and III (No competition for Theme IV).
  • Winner(s) of the Best Oral Presentation Award in each thematic track will receive a Certificate of Merit and a NTD 3,000 cash prize.
Poster Competition:
  • Available for Themes I, II, and III (No competition for Theme IV).
  • Winner(s) of the Best Poster Presentation Award in each thematic track will receive a Certificate of Merit and a NTD 1,000 cash prize.
Note: Awards may be withheld if no presentation meets the required standard.

IX. Proceeding

All accepted abstracts and full papers will be published in the ISSI-SA 2026 Proceedings, provided that they meet the symposium guidelines in terms of quality and format.
X. Organization & Contact
  • Organizers:
    • International College (IC)
    • Department of Tropical Agriculture and International Cooperation (DTAIC)
  • 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

XI. Sponsors

International College, NPUST (屏科大國際學院)
Best Forever Industrial Co., Ltd. (永昌泰實業有限公司)