Registration
DELEGATES
Who Can Register as a Delegate?
The ISF World Seed Congress 2025 is the right opportunity to engage, network with persons related to seed.
As a delegate you will have access to the full congress center, ISF Panels, Trading floors, Exhibition area and social events.
It is mandatory to be a member of ISF (Ordinary, Associate and Affiliate) or a member of the National / Regional Association of your country to register as a delegate.
Please note that it will be possible to renew your membership until 1st April 2025.
If you have any question, please do not hesitate to contact ISF Secretariat at infowsc@worldseed.org
The overall floor plans are available at the Floor Plan section on the right-hand column.
Online registration:
| Delegates | Registration fee |
| Onsite fee – from 19 to 21 May 2025 | EUR 2’300 |
it is possible to register onsite for the fee of EUR 2’300 per delegate and to come with a proof of membership of the National Seed Association or ISF Membership.
INFORMATION
ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR THE ISF WORLD SEED CONGRESS 2025 IS CLOSED.
On-site registration is possible from 19-21 May in Istanbul.
FLOOR PLANS
The latest floor plans (9 May 2025) are available HERE.
Visitor Pass
Who Can Register as a Visitor?
In the past, the ISF World Seed Congresses were restricted to ISF members only. However, since 2024, we are opening our doors to non-members who are not part of the seed sector to experience the congress.
The Visitor Pass is intended for a wide group of attendees who are coming from outside the seed business but within its radius: farmers, input distributors, government/regulators, consultants, students, partner organizations, and generally those who are interested in the work of the seed sector but are not employed in it. For our delegates: think about your key clients and business partners who would like to access to the congress exhibition for a day upon your invitation (if you are bringing more than 10 visitors, a package can be arranged).
A Visitor Pass gives access to the ISF panels, exhibition area and social events (depending on the day). It does NOT give access to the Trading floor or Private Meeting Rooms.
“I work for a seed company and would like to come for one day only.” Unfortunately, the Visitor Pass is not an option for you. If you are from a seed company, you will have to come as a full delegate, see above.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact ISF Secretariat at infowsc@worldseed.org
The overall floor plans are available at the Floor Plan section on the right-hand column.
Online Registration:
| Visitor Pass | Registration fee |
| 19 May – Non-member, no seed company (Opening Ceremony & Welcome Party included) | EUR 700 |
| 20 May – Non-member, no seed company | EUR 700 |
| 21 May – Non-member, no seed company (Farewell Get Together included) | EUR 700 |
| Onsite registration – Non-member, no seed company | EUR 1’000 |
INFORMATION
BOOK YOUR VISITOR REGISTRATION FOR THE ISF WORLD SEED CONGRESS 2025
FLOOR PLAN
Please click HERE to see the floor plan
Trading Floor
Reserved Trading Tables
Delegates can reserve a Trading Table upon registering for the ISF World Seed Congress 2025.
The rate for a Reserved Trading Table applies for a 3-day period and includes a table and four chairs. Should you need more space for your meetings, we kindly inform you that Private Meeting Rooms are also available.
Reserved Trading Tables price for 3 days: EUR 1’050 (1 table and 4 chairs)
The overall floor plans will be available in the Floor Plan section on the right-hand column
Unreserved Trading Tables
There will be no unreserved Trading table this year. Instead Delegates who wish to use Trading Table for a short amount of time can book hourly slots (upon availability) onsite during registration opening hours.
Delegates can book the 1-hour slot on the day only (not for the other days). They can book more than 1-hour slot per day, but not in a row.
- Price: EUR 50 per hour
Access to the Reserved/Unreserved Trading Floors
Only registered delegates (no journalists or exhibitors) will be permitted to enter the Trading Floor.
INFORMATION
RESERVE YOUR TRADING TABLE UPON REGISTERING FOR THE ISF WORLD SEED CONGRESS 2025
TRADING FLOOR HOURS
Monday 19 May 2025
11:00 – 18:00
Tuesday 20 – Wednesday 21 May 2025
08:00 – 18:00
FLOOR PLAN
Please click HERE to see the floor plan.
Meeting Rooms
Private Meeting Rooms
Reservations of Private Meeting Rooms are to be done upon submitting your registration request to the Congress.
The number of Private Meeting Rooms is limited and allocation of space will be done on a first-come, first-served basis. Private Meeting Rooms name/number will be confirmed by email as soon as your registration is finalized.
Private Meeting Rooms inclusions
- 2 door keys*
- Power connection
- 1x bin
- Tables
- Chairs
- Company logo on door
- Light refreshments in the room
All additional equipment and services have to be ordered and will be charged separately. Please contact K.I.T. Group, Ms Hester Folley at isfwsc-industry@kit-group.org
The overall floor plans will be available at the Floor Plan section on the right-hand column.
*The keys deposit of 100 EUR will be charged while booking the Private meeting Room.
Access to the Private Meeting Rooms
Only registered delegates (no journalists or exhibitors) will be permitted to enter Private Meeting Rooms.
INFORMATION
RESERVE YOUR PRIVATE MEETING ROOM UPON REGISTERING FOR THE ISF WORLD SEED CONGRESS 2025
PRIVATE MEETING
ROOM HOURS
Monday 19 May 2025
11:00 – 18:00
Tuesday 20 – Wednesday 21 May 2025
08:00 – 18:00
SET UP AND DISMANTLING HOURS
Sunday 18 May 2025
Key hand over and set-up
TBC
Wednesday 21 May 2025
Dismantling
TBC
FLOOR PLAN
Please click HERE to see the floor plan.
Exhibition
Who Can Register as an Exhibitor?
The ISF World Seed Congress 2025 Exhibition provides an excellent and effective opportunity for companies to promote their goods and services to Congress attendees.
It is not mandatory to be a member of ISF. However, the National Organizing Committee needs to approve all applications. An Exhibitor has access only to the Exhibition area and to the Social events (Opening Ceremony, Welcome Party and Farewell Get Together).
Exhibitors and Exhibit Booth Personnel have no access to the Trading Floors, Private Meetings Rooms, ISF Meetings and General Assembly.
We are pleased to inform you that we are now open for bookings for the ISF WSC 2025 exhibition, taking place from 19-21 May in Istanbul.
Booth information:
As introduced at ISF 2024, there are 2 booths options available to exhibitors:
Exhibit Booth with fabric backwall (no light in the backwall, spotlights only): 5’000 EUR
Exhibit booth with LED backwall (a luminous backwall): 7’000 EUR
Booth inclusions:
- One Exhibitor registration including free entrance to the social events (Opening Ceremony, Welcome party, Farewell Get Together)
- Up to two additional booth personnel including free entrance to the social events (Opening Ceremony, Welcome party, Farewell Get Together)
- Refreshments (coffee and lunch breaks)
- Up to three Congress kits (if available)
How do I book exhibition space?
Step 1: Please use the following link to our Exhibition and Sponsorship Ordering System, ESOS.
Log in to your account or “Sign up” and confirm your company invoicing and contact details there.
Step 2: Click on the exhibition booking option from the Task List and select the type of booth you would like to order.
Step 3: Indicate your preferred stand locations based on preliminary floorplans provided. ISF will take these preferences into consideration when allocating booth space in 2025. Please note that these are preferences only, stand locations cannot be guaranteed. Some booths have already been reserved.
The Technical Manual is available on the ESOS platform, under Exhibitor Tools. Please always use the online version rather than a download, as we update the document regularly with the latest information.
Please be aware you may register your booth staff and receive the password for the Exhibitor listing only after full payment for the booth order!
Your allocation and booth number will be announced in the first quarter of 2025.
Should you need any further information, please do not hesitate to contact us at isfwsc-industry@kit-group.org
We have reviewed the setup of booths to create better interaction between exhibitors and delegates and this year there will have 2 booths options.
- Exhibit Booth LED backwall EUR 7’000
- Exhibit Booth fabric backwall EUR 5’000
Exhibitors are responsible for their own property and are advised to take out any necessary insurance.
Equipment
– Exhibition Booth 3m length x 2m depth, (6 m2)
– LED or fabric backwall 3×2. 5m high
– Carpet 3x2m
– 1x bin
– 1x lockable counter
– 2x high chairs
– Fuse boxe
– Double plug
– Exhibitor’s manual
Additional booth staff can be purchased for EUR 400 for the 3 days.
An Exhibitor’s manual including additional orders and costs as well as booth handover and shipment information will be provided soon to the participants who reserved an Exhibit booth in Istanbul.
INFORMATION
RESERVE YOUR EXHIBIT BOOTH UPON REGISTERING FOR THE ISF WORLD SEED CONGRESS 2025
EXHIBITION HOURS
Monday 19 May 2025
11:00 – 18:00
Tuesday 20 – Wednesday 21 May 2025
08:00 – 18:00
SET UP AND DISMANTLING HOURS
Sunday 18 May 2025
Key hand over and set-up
TBC
Wednesday 21 May 2025
Dismantling
TBC
FLOOR PLAN
Please click HERE to see the floor plan.
Accompanying Persons program
We are pleased to present the program that has been designed for Accompanying Person. All tours include transfers, lunch, entrances, guides, gratuity, and drinks allowance during lunch.
The fee for the 3 days tours is: EUR 750 (from 12 December 2024 to 13 April 2025)
EUR 1’000 (from 14 April 2025 to 9 May 2025 and onsite)
The tours are also available for Delegates, the fee for delegates is as follow:
- Monday, half day tour: EUR 250
- Tuesday full day tour: EUR 300
- Wednesday half day tour: EUR 270
Monday 19 May 2025
Istanbul Ottoman Vision
Explore Istanbul’s rich history with this immersive tour:
- Topkapi Palace: The grand residence of 25 Ottoman sultans, showcasing centuries of imperial history.
- Hagia Irene Museum (Pass By): A 6th-century Byzantine church, now home to the Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum.
- Nuruosmaniye Mosque: A stunning 18th-century Baroque-style mosque, one of the earliest examples of its kind.
- Topkapi Palace Harem Museum: Explore the private quarters of the sultans in the Harem section.
- Grand Bazaar: End your tour at the world’s largest covered market with 4,400 shops offering leather goods, jewelry, antiques, Turkish carpets, and more.
A journey through Istanbul’s rich Ottoman heritage and vibrant culture!
- Half day tour: 11:00 – 17:00
- Lunch included
- Price: 250 EUR for delegate
Tuesday 20 May 2025
Discover both continents
- Dolmabahçe Palace: Explore the opulent Selamlık section with an expert guide and audio guide in your preferred language. Capture stunning photos in the palace gardens.
- Çamlıca Hill: Enjoy a panoramic view of Istanbul and the Bosphorus from this incredible viewpoint on the Asian side.
- Pierre Loti Hill: Visit the historic café named after the French writer and admire the Golden Horn’s picturesque view. Take a scenic cable car ride down the hill.
- Walls of Istanbul (Pass By): See the ancient fortifications of Constantinople, built by Emperor Constantine to protect the city.
Golden Horn & Bosphorus Cruise:
- Sail through the Bosphorus, passing historic sites like the Rumeli Fortress, Maiden Tower, and Beylerbeyi Palace, while enjoying lunch onboard
- Full day tour: 09:00 – 18:00
- Lunch included
- Price: 300 EUR for delegates
Wednesday 21 May 2025
Byzantine Vision
Explore Istanbul’s Timeless Wonders:
- German Fountain A historical fountain in Hippodrome Square, gifted by German King Wilhelm II during the late Ottoman period.
- Obelisk of Theodosius A 3,500-year-old Egyptian masterpiece located between the Ibrahim Pasha Palace and the Blue Mosque. Your guide will share its fascinating history.
- Serpent Column This 2,400-year-old relic, originally from Delphi, was brought to Constantinople in the 4th century.
- The Blue Mosque Constructed between 1609 and 1616 by Sultan Ahmed I, this masterpiece of Ottoman architecture is adorned with hand-painted blue tiles. It is considered the last great mosque of the classical period.
- The Hippodrome of Constantinople Once the sporting and social hub of Constantinople, this historic square retains fragments of its former glory, including the Egyptian Obelisk and the Serpentine Column.
- Sultanahmet Square A beautiful square, perfect for relaxing and capturing stunning views of Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque.
- Hagia Sophia Mosque (Pass By) A magnificent 1,500-year-old monument built by Emperor Justinian in 532 AD, originally the world’s largest place of worship.
- Basilica Cistern The largest of hundreds of Byzantine cisterns, this underground marvel, built by Emperor Justinian I, features 336 marble columns covering 9,800 square meters.
A perfect journey through Istanbul’s history, culture, and architecture!
- Half day tour: 09:00 – 14:00
- Lunch included
- Price: 270 EUR for delegates
Cancellation policy
registration Cancellation
REGISTRATION CANCELLATION POLICY FOR: DELEGATES, EXHIBITORS AND ADDITIONAL BOOTH STAFF
All changes and cancellations must be sent in writing (email) to our Core PCO K.I.T. Group GmbH at isfwsc@kit-group.org
Same applies for cancellation of additional session and orders (Golf tournament, Trading Tables, Private Meetings Room).
REGISTRATION THROUGH THE PLATFORM
| Time cancellation request received | Charge |
|---|---|
| On or before 20 April 2025 | EUR 50, for administrative cost |
| Between 21 April and 11 may 2025 | 50% of the total amount |
| After 11 May 2025 and no show | No refunds will be possible |
Please check the full terms and conditions: ISFWSC2025_GTC_20241210_FINAL
Accommodation
Accommodation
ENJOY WARM HOSPITALITY AND A PLEASANT STAY!
Istanbul offers a vast selection of over 100,000 rooms, catering to all preferences and budgets, along with a thriving Airbnb community featuring thousands of active hosts. Numerous hotels and hostels in the city have garnered awards, and well-known international chains provide a familiar experience for frequent travelers. No matter your preferences or budget, Istanbul has accommodations to suit every need.
Hotel reservations will be handled by our Core PCO, K.I.T. Group GmbH, through a dedicated online portal accessible only to registered participants.
Bookings for individual guests can be made by clicking on the orange button below.
Should you wish to place a booking for larger groups of more than 9 delegates, please contact K.IT. Group directly.
Email: isfwsc-hotel@kit-group.org
Contact person: Mrs. Anita Ernst
Reservations are on a first-come, first-served basis. You may therefore proceed with your hotel reservation only after your Congress registration is confirmed.
Hotel Cancellation
CANCELLATION AND BOOKING CHANGES POLICY FOR: ACCOMMODATION
All changes and cancellations must be sent in writing (email) to our Core PCO K.I.T. Group GmbH at isfwsc-hotel@kit-group.org
Please note that hotel will not accept any changes or cancellations directly.
ACCOMMODATION THROUGH THE PLATFORM
FOR THE INVOLVED HOTELS
| Time cancellation request received | Charge |
|---|---|
| On or before 1 March 2025 | Handling fee of 35 EUR |
| After 1 March 2025 and no show | No refunds will be possible |
Please check the full terms and conditions: WSC2025_Terms and Conditions Hotel
