You are kindly invited to the 9th Annual Meeting on Plant Ecology and Evolution (AMPEE9). AMPEE is an open and lively meeting bringing together a wide range of plant scientists from Belgium and beyond. It is an excellent occasion to promote your research, share ideas, strengthen links across our disciplines, and exchange with colleagues. We particularly encourage young researchers and students to participate, though everyone is warmly welcome.
AMPEE9 is jointly organized by Meise Botanic Garden and the Royal Botanical Society of Belgium (RBSB). This year’s theme is “From Discovery to Restoration: Integrated Approaches in Plant Biology”. The meeting will explore the entire journey of plant biology - from discovering, describing, and understanding species and their evolution, to understanding complex ecosystems and implementing concrete ecological restoration.
We welcome contributions across all areas of plant science aligned with this continuum, including taxonomy, morphology, evolutionary biology, ecology, genomics, functional biology, and restoration ecology.
Feel free to circulate this invitation among your colleagues and network. We are looking forward to welcoming you to the meeting!
The meeting will take place on Friday, 27 November 2026 at Meise Botanic Garden, Nieuwelaan 38, 1860 Meise.
How to get there? Note that the parking in front of the Botanic Garden costs 7€ for a full day.
AMPEE 9 is an initiative of the Royal Botanical Society of Belgium and Meise Botanic Garden, who also collectively publish the journal Plant Ecology and Evolution.
Registration and abstract submission are now open.
Everyone must register in order to attend the meeting. The same link can be used for abstract submission. Registration is free for members of the Royal Botanical Society of Belgium. For non-members, the registration fee is 10 euro and includes a printed program with abstracts, drinks, and lunch. You can pay upon arrival, either in cash or via Payconiq.
If you have questions about the meeting, please contact Bes Vandenbroele (bes.vandenbroele@plantentuinmeise.be).
This event offers a full-day programme including plenary lectures, presentations, and a poster session. Participants will have the opportunity to present their work, exchange ideas, and stay informed about recent developments in the field.
📄 View the full programme here