Tasmania Launceston, Tasmania welcomed 150 international delegates for the International Herbage Seed Group (IHSG) Conference, held from 16–19 November 2025, marking the event’s first return to Australia in over two decades.
Delivered in partnership with the Tasmanian Seed Industry Group, the conference gathered global researchers, growers, and industry leaders to discuss sustainable production, emerging seed crops, and agronomic innovation.
Delegates enjoyed a balanced programme of technical sessions and local field tours, including a cultural visit to the historic Brickendon Estate.
“We’re proud to have welcomed IHSG delegates to Launceston, where they could think differently and connect with local expertise,” said Marnie Craig, CEO of Business Events Tasmania. “Tasmania’s agriculture sector sits right on the doorstep of world-class conferencing, making for a truly immersive experience.”
Tasmania’s seed industry has quadrupled in the past decade, underpinned by ideal conditions and strong government support.
The event was backed by the Tasmanian Government’s Business Events Attraction Fund, which supports strategically valuable conferences across the state