Second Announcenment of the 11th ICMBMP Oct.13-17, 2026, Accra, Ghana
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Second Announcement The 11th International Conference on Mushroom Biology and Mushroom Products Oct. 13-17, 2026 Accra, Ghana.
We are pleased to invite you to join us in Accra, Ghana, from October 13–17, 2026, for the 11th International Conference on Mushroom Biology and Mushroom Products (11th ICMBMP 2026). This milestone conference hosted for the first time on African soil will take place in Accra, Ghana under the theme “Fungal Frontiers: Mushrooms for Food Security, Health, and Sustainability.”
The 11th ICMBMP offers a unique opportunity for global experts to share the latest research and innovations in fungal biology, mushroom cultivation, functional food development, and sustainability. The conference will feature keynote lectures, scientific sessions, technical presentations, posters, exhibitions, and field visits, complemented by rich cultural programming. The 11th ICMBMP meetings will foster vibrant scientific exchange and multi-sectoral collaboration among researchers, entrepreneurs, educators, policymakers, and development partners. This edition will showcase Africa’s growing contributions to mushroom science and catalyze cross-continental partnerships for transformation.
Organizers of the 11th ICMBMP 2026
World Society for Mushroom Biology and Mushroom Products (WSMBMP) CSIR-Food Research Institute (CSIR-FRI), Ghana Accra Technical University (ATU), Ghana Ho Technical University (HTU), Ghana
Co-organizers Ministry of Environment Science and Technology (MEST), Ghana Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA), Ghana University of Ghana, Institute for Environment and Sanitation Studies (IESS), Ghana Institute of Edible Fungi, Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences (SAAS), China National Engineering Research Center of Edible Fungi, China Mushroom Branch of the Chinese Agricultural Society (MBCAS), China International Society for Mushroom Science (ISMS)
Organizing Committees of the 11th ICMBMP
WSMBMP Executive Committee Qi Tan (China) Jingsong Zhang (China) Yoichi Honda (Japan) Mary Obodai (Ghana) Hui Chen (China)
Local Organizing Committees:
Scientific Committee Finance and Sponsorship Committee Technical and Logistics Committee Publicity and Marketing Committee Social Committee Secretariat
Language Working languages for the conference are English, French and Chinese. Simultaneous translation will be provided for conference oral presentations.
Scientific Program The 11th ICMBMP will incorporate the latest advances in mushroom biology and mushroom products through keynote lectures, oral presentations, poster displays, and technical workshops. Panel topics will include: 1) Biodiversity, Systematics, and Taxonomy; 2) Omics and Bioinformatics; 3) Genetics, Breeding and Engineering; 4) Physiology, Developmental Biology and Mushroom Cultivation; 5) Myco-Molecules: Nutritional and Therapeutic Potential; 6) Processing Technologies; 7) Pest and Disease Management; 8) Product Quality, Safety, and Regulation; and 9) Mushroom Economics, Culture, and Policy
Registration All registered participants will have access to the full scientific program, the mushroom innovation expo, field excursions, conference materials, and networking events. Registration includes the conference kit, program booklet (E copy), book of abstracts, and access to proceedings.
Online registration will be available at https://icmbmp11.foodresearchgh.org.
Registration rates are as follows: Regular Participant: 500 USD before (including) July 31, 2026; 600 USD after July 31, 2026 Student*: 300 USD before (including) July 31, 2026; 400 USD after July 31, 2026 Accompanying Guest#: 400 USD * Proof of student status is required upon registration # Accompanying Guest registration includes access to cultural events and the exhibition hall. Refund Policy: Full refunds (less 50 USD administration fee, excluding bank charges) will be issued for cancellations received by Aug 15, 2026. A 50% refund applies for requests received by Sep 15, 2026. No refunds after that date.
Call for Abstracts and Papers Participants are invited to submit abstracts for oral or poster presentations. Full papers may also be submitted for consideration in the conference proceedings. Abstracts should include the title, authors, affiliations, and a 300–350 word summary of the research. Full manuscripts should follow standard scientific format.
Submission Timeline: 1st Call for Abstracts & Papers: November 1, 2025 2nd Call for Abstracts & Papers: February 1, 2026 Abstract Submission Deadline: April 30, 2026 Notification of Acceptance (Oral/Poster): May 31, 2026 Full Paper Submission Deadline (for Proceedings): June 30, 2026 Late-Breaking Abstracts (selected sessions only): August 15, 2026 Submissions should be made online via the Abstract Submission Portal. For formatting guidelines, please refer to “Directions for Abstract and Research Article” at [https://icmbmp11.foodresearchgh.org].
Accommodation Special conference rates will be available through the official registration portal at [https://icmbmp11.foodresearchgh.org]. Early booking is strongly encouraged due to limited availability.
Contact Secretariat, 11th ICMBMP 2026 Phone: +233 (0) 244 711 860 / +233 (0) 207 930 703 World Society for Mushroom Biology and Mushroom Products (WSMBMP)
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