Exclusive webinar for members: SECH-BIOVEGEN Alliance
September 17, 2026
The Spanish Society of Horticultural Sciences (SECH) It is a non-profit scientific and technical association dedicated to promoting research, training and dissemination of horticulture in Spain. Founded in 1981 with a national scope, it functions as a key meeting point between researchers, technicians, companies and public administrations in the agri-food sector.
The SECH structures its scientific activity through 12 working groups that cover a wide range of subsectors:
- Fruit growing, citrus growing and viticulture.
- Olive growing and horticulture.
- Ornamental plants and landscaping.
- Genetic improvement, fertilization and irrigation.
- Post-harvest, agri-food quality and health.
This webinar has been designed to present the SECH-BIOVEGEN Alliance aimed at promoting the following actions:
- Technical workshops on genome editing (CRISPR/NGTs)
- Online training in plant biotechnology
- Co-creation and joint participation in new projects
- Bilateral science-business meetings
- Amplify the dissemination of R&D&I funding opportunities
The BIOVEGEN partners they will be able to learn firsthand about advantages and opportunities that emerge from this science-business collaboration.
Program
11:00 am: Welcome
- Francisco José Arenas. President of SECH
- Gonzaga Ruiz de Gauna. Director of BIOVEGEN
11:10 a.m. SECH Presentation and Working Groups
11:25 a.m. BIOVEGEN Presentation
11:35 a.m. SECH-BIOVEGEN Action Plan 2026-2027
12:10 h. Questions and discussion
12:30 p.m. Conclusions and next steps