The XIII International Blueberry Conference will take place on March 6-7, 2025, at the Mazurkas Hotel in Ożarów Mazowiecki, near Warsaw, Poland. This event is recognized as one of the most important in the berries sector, offering participants the opportunity to establish business relationships, meet industry experts, and gain new knowledge.
The conference program includes two days of activities. On the first day, March 6, the event will start at 9:00 a.m. with a series of presentations and discussions on topics relevant to blueberry cultivation. During breaks, participants will have the opportunity to interact with exhibitors and engage in individual conversations.
- Pests feeding in the soil, threatening blueberry crops, and ways to combat them - Dr. Małgorzata Tartanus, IO-PIB Skierniewice/Poland
- The most interesting discoveries of the Blueberry Factory - Dr. Paweł Krawiec, Horti Team/Poland
- Biological and conventional protection in highbush blueberries – dr hab. Katarzyna Rębarz and Michał Paulus, Syngenta Polska
- How to conduct fertigation properly during the season - Rob Derikx, NovaCropControl/Netherlands
- How we can increase blueberry yields by controlling dry matter content – Mariusz Padewski, Fall Creek/Poland
- Agrovoltaics in plantations: opportunities and challenges – Barbara Michałowska, Corab SA/Poland
- It’s time for quality. Accurate sorting and packaging of blueberries – Unitec/Italy
- Managing seasonal workers in blueberry plantations, considering demographic challenges and non-financial motivation - Dr. Artur Smolik, Business Consultant, Academic Lecturer, Mentor/Poland
- How to maintain quality during cultivation and post-harvest – Julia Pinto R., Chilean Blueberry Committee/Chile
- Blueberry market in China – Huan Zhang/China
- Premiumization in the blueberry sector – Marcin Wereszczuk, Fall Creek/Poland
- Requirements for blueberries exported to distant markets - Tomasz Czerniak, "Polskie Jagody" Fruit Producers Group/Poland
The day will conclude at 7:00 p.m. with a gala dinner, offering further opportunities for networking and building connections.
The second day, March 7, will be dedicated to practical sessions at a blueberry plantation. Participants will be able to attend demonstrations of pruning techniques and plantation management, gaining practical skills directly in the field.
Ticket sales began in January 2025. Registration is available on the conference's official website. Early registration is recommended, as tickets purchased by February 23 are available at a discounted price.
For more details about the program, sponsor information, and updates, visit the official conference website.
The International Blueberry Conference 2025 represents an important opportunity to deepen knowledge on berries cultivation, discover the latest industry innovations, and create meaningful connections with professionals and enthusiasts in the sector.
For event information, visit the official website.
