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By Guatecaña, Guatemala –
Guatemala will host the 33rd Congress of the International Society of Sugar Cane Technologists (ISSCT), one of the world’s leading academic and technical gatherings for the sugarcane agribusiness industry.
Under the name “Canevolution Summit Guatemala 2028,” the event will bring together scientists, technologists, researchers, academics, institutional representatives, and professionals from sugarcane-producing countries around the world.
For Latin American countries, the Congress represents a particularly valuable opportunity, providing a platform to present research and discoveries to the international scientific community, promote dialogue on emerging industry trends and technologies, and build bridges between academia, research centers, and the production sector.
Guatemala’s selection as host country was announced during the 2025 ISSCT Congress, held in Cali, Colombia, where Guatemala formally submitted its bid to host the 2028 edition.
Founded in 1924, the International Society of Sugar Cane Technologists (ISSCT) brings together scientists, technologists, institutions, and companies committed to advancing the technical development of the sugarcane industry. Its membership spans more than 70 countries. The Society’s congresses are held periodically at different locations worldwide and serve as platforms for presenting research, analyzing industry trends, and discussing solutions to current and future challenges facing the sector.
Information Available
Guatemala has launched a website (https://issctcanevolution2028.com/en/) to provide information about Canevolution Summit Guatemala 2028, including:
- Pre-Congress, Congress, and Post-Congress programs and activities
- Call for papers and poster presentations
- Registration and participation requirements
- Travel information, hotels, and venues
- Sponsorship opportunities
- Newsletters
- News, press releases, and media resources
- Information about Guatemala as a destination for attendees
A Three-Stage Experience
The Pre-Congress, scheduled for January 28 and 29, will feature technical visits related to sugar mill operations, harvesting, and field activities in Guatemala’s South Coast region.
The Congress itself will then take place over five days, from January 30 to February 3, 2028, in Guatemala City. Finally, from February 4 to 6, the Post-Congress will be held in Quetzaltenango, offering participants an opportunity for fellowship, cultural experiences, tourism, and connections with the country’s highlands.
Learn more: https://issctcanevolution2028.com/en/programme/
Travel information: https://issctcanevolution2028.com/en/trip/
Call for Papers and Posters
The call is now open to scientists, researchers, and professionals worldwide to submit papers or posters presenting original research and knowledge of interest to an international audience.
Submissions should offer one or more of the following:
- Original data and new findings
- New concepts or approaches
- Novel analyses
- Innovative presentations or interpretations of previously published research
- Research with scope and relevance for an international audience
Contributions may address scientific, economic, or technological topics, provided they are not excessively commercial in nature and that any relevant information is adequately disclosed.
Deadline to submit an expression of intent to participate: March 31, 2027.
Interested authors must send their proposals to Editor Peter Allsopp at issct.editor@bigpond.com, copying Peter.allsopp0351@gmail.com. Submissions must include the proposed title, author name(s), and an outline, using the template available on the ISSCT website.
All documents must be submitted in English, and the corresponding author must hold active ISSCT membership.
Further information: https://issctcanevolution2028.com/en/papers-and-posters/
A Unique Opportunity to Play an Active Role in the Event
The 33rd ISSCT Congress – Canevolution Summit Guatemala 2028 will be a high-level international platform bringing together leaders, specialists, companies, institutions, and decision-makers from the global sugarcane agribusiness industry.
Becoming a sponsor of this major gathering means much more than supporting a congress. It means becoming part of a strategic platform for building connections, strengthening business relationships, and showcasing your company to a specialized global community. Sponsorship offers:
- International Visibility: Showcase your brand to participants and organizations connected to the sugarcane industry across different countries.
- Strategic Networking: Build new connections and strengthen relationships with industry leaders, experts, companies, and institutions.
- Industry Positioning: Reinforce your company’s leadership and presence within one of the leading international platforms for knowledge and innovation in the sugarcane agribusiness sector.
- Connection with the Global Sugarcane Community: Take an active part in discussions, trends, knowledge exchange, and opportunities shaping the future of the industry.
- Global Exposure: As a sponsor, become part of an international event that will place Guatemala and its agribusiness industry at the center of the global conversation on the sector’s evolution.
Learn more: https://issctcanevolution2028.com/en/sponsorships/