CIOPORA Midterm Meeting to Convene in Madrid Ahead of Fruit Attraction
- CIOPORA
- Aug 28
- 3 min read
The activity will serve as the prelude to a new version of CIOPORA Academy Madrid, thereby generating a series of activities for plant breeders prior to Fruit Attraction, one of the sector's main trade fairs.
Madrid, Spain – September 2025 – CIOPORA, the global association for breeders of asexually reproduced horticultural plants, will hold its Midterm Meeting in Madrid from September 25–26, 2025, bringing together members, experts, and stakeholders for two days of intellectual exchange, strategic discussion, and industry networking.
The meeting is set just ahead of Fruit Attraction 2025, one of the leading international trade events for the fruit and vegetable sector. This timing offers participants a unique opportunity to align strategic discussions on plant variety protection (PVP) with the broader commercial pulse of the global horticulture industry.
September 25: A Day for CIOPORA Members
The first day of the Midterm Meeting will focus on internal discussions among CIOPORA members, featuring sessions on evolving legal challenges, tools for plant breeders, and region-specific developments such as the situation in India. The program will include contributions from legal experts and industry leaders, as well as time for networking and exchange.
Topics include:
The Private & Non-Commercial Use Exception
IP & Non-IP Tools for Breeders
Campaigning for IP Awareness
Developments in CPVR Evaluation
Strategic Focus: India
The evening will conclude with the traditional CIOPORA Dinner, open to both members and invited guests.
September 26: Public IP Conference
The second day will open to members and invited guests for a full-day IP Public Conference under the theme: “Shaping the Future of IP for Plant Breeders: From Challenges Towards Opportunities.” The agenda includes high-level keynotes and five expert-led panel debates covering critical topics such as:
The future of plant breeding under new genomic techniques (NGTs)
The evolving horticultural landscape
International perspectives on the future of UPOV
Lessons from other IPR systems
Networking sessions throughout the day will provide ample opportunities for participants to connect, collaborate, and engage in informal discussion.
Looking Ahead: CIOPORA Academy Madrid
CIOPORA’s educational arm will host the CIOPORA Academy Madrid on September 29, following Fruit Attraction. This full-day workshop will delve into pressing legal and regulatory topics, from changes in global PVP frameworks to EU green marketing regulations and strategies to combat online infringement.
CIOPORA invites all members and partners to join us in Madrid for this timely gathering. For meeting inquiries or to schedule an appointment with the CIOPORA team during Fruit Attraction, please contact us at info@ciopora.org or visit our website www.ciopora.org.
Materials/Downloads:
CIOPORA on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ciopora
CIOPORA on Twitter: @CIOPORA_IP
CIOPORA on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CIOPORA
CIOPORA: Uniting Breeders, Protecting Innovation. www.ciopora.org
CIOPORA is the International Association of Breeders of Asexually Reproduced Horticultural Varieties. Breeders of such varieties account for two-thirds of all Plant Variety Rights (PVR) titles in the world. For over 60 years, CIOPORA has represented these breeders in all matters of Intellectual Property (IP) protection and aims to foster an environment in which the innovation of these breeders can flourish. CIOPORA is a member-based, non-profit organization. www.ciopora.org
The CIOPORA Academy is a specialized international education program on IP for plants tailored to the needs of the green sector. The formats include small-group workshops and live webinars. Our learner community consists of plant breeders and other participants of the horticultural value chain, as well as IP lawyers and patent attorneys. With its unique workshop and webinar programs frequented by over 500 professionals from over 25 countries, the CIOPORA Academy aspires to be a global reference program on IP for the green business. www.ciopora-academy.org
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