IAB Conference 2025

The symposium "Bryological Advances in Asia and Beyond" aims to bring together bryologists, ecologists, conservationists, and plant scientists from around the world to share recent findings, foster collaboration, and identify future directions for research and conservation. By highlighting both regional discoveries and global perspectives, the conference seeks to bridge gaps between disciplines and geographical regions, promote knowledge exchange, and support the next generation of bryophyte researchers.

Conference Webpage

The theme of the symposium, "Bryological Advances in Asia and Beyond", reflects the growing momentum and expanding frontiers of bryophyte research across Asia and the wider world. This meeting will focus on recent advances in taxonomy, systematics, molecular biology, ecology, conservation, and biogeography of bryophytes. By bringing together researchers from diverse regions and disciplines, the symposium aims to highlight regional discoveries, cross-border collaborations, and the global relevance of bryophyte studies. Through sharing cutting-edge research and innovative approaches, the conference seeks to foster dialogue, inspire future research directions, and contribute to a deeper understanding of bryophyte diversity and its ecological significance.

2025-10-13~2025-10-15

No. 1 Minsheng East Road, Jiji Town, Nantou County, Taiwan (ROC)

2025-10-16~2025-10-17 If participants want to join the field trip, they must pay an additional fee pay an additional fee ranging from 27 to 150 USD , depending on whether they join the 2-day or 1-day itinerary.

If you wish to explore more, check the Conference Webpage for additional field trip options after the conference.

Interested contributors for the Abstract Submission.

Abstract submission closed on July 14, 2025. (updated 2025-07-15)

()The conference accepts oral and poster presentations.

Abstracts for this symposium should be submitted in English and limited to 200 words. 

The symposium will be conducted primarily in English. 

Submissions that do not conform to the required format may be returned for revision. With the author’s permission, the organizing committee may assist in making necessary adjustments.

For accepted papers, at least one author must be registered and present at the conference.

A "Certificate of Presentation" will be provided at the time of registration, along with a receipt for the registration fee.

If you would like to present a talk at the IAB Conference, complete the Abstract submission form by 2025-07-14. (updated 2025-07-06)

The original deadline for abstract submission was June 30. To encourage more high-quality contributions, the Organizing Committee has decided to extend the submission deadline by two weeks, until July 14. 

Online Registration Form

Registration fee: earily bird     7970 NTD (ca. 245 USD, registration before 2025-07-01)

                                       student          5855 NTD (ca. 180 USD, possibility of free lodging)

                                       regular           9110 NTD (ca. 280 USD, registration after 2025-07-01)

Please review the code of conduct before registering.

Once your registration form has been reviewed, we will send you a payment invoice via PayPal to the email address you provided after 30 May.

Participants from Mainland China must complete paperwork to obtain an entry permit for Taiwan. We will extend the early-bird deadline to August 31 for these participants. 

The IAB proposes to support a number of students to attend the TAIWAN CONGRESS in October 2025. An amount of $2,000 has been allocated and will be distributed according to the number and quality of applications. Preference will be given to students from emerging countries and those far from Taiwan, as well as those with limited means who propose an oral or poster presentation.

Please fill the Travel Grant Applications and send it by email to Catherine Reeb creeb.iab@gmail.com and Matt von Konratt mkonrat@fieldmuseum.org

The deadline for travel grant applications is 19 July. Decisions will be communicated before 5 August. (updated 2025-07-12)

The deadline for the abstract submission is 2025-07-14. (updated 2025-07-06)

The review result of the abstract will be notified on 2025-07-29.(updated 2025-07-06)

Apologies for the delay. We received several compelling abstracts that require additional time for careful evaluation. I will notify you as soon as I receive the reviewers' feedback. (updated 2025-07-30)

Announcement of the agenda is 2025-08-14.(updated 2025-07-06)

The original deadline for abstract submission was June 30. To encourage more high-quality contributions, the Organizing Committee has decided to extend the submission deadline by two weeks, until July 14. 

As a result, notification of abstract acceptance will be sent out by July 29, and the final agenda will be announced on August 14. 

We understand that some participants may need confirmation of acceptance to apply for funding or institutional support. If this extension affects your timeline or if you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact Kuei-Yu Yao via email at vulqthu@hotmail.com or vulqthu@gmail.com for assistance.