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Under the theme "Joint Actions, Resilient Futures," the Opening Ceremony sets the scene for the World Seed Congress 2026, taking place in Lisbon on 18-20 May. Speakers will address more than 1,700 participants during this critical moment for global agriculture, trade, innovation, and food security: 🌱 How do we navigate the ongoing volatility? 🌱 What challenges are yet on the horizon? 🌱 How can the public and private sectors work together to build resilient agri-food systems that will sustain generations to come? 🗓️ Monday, 18 May 2026 🕐 9:00-10:30 Lisbon time/UTC+1 📍Auditorium 1, First Floor, Centro de Congressos Lisboa (CCL), Portugal 🔗 Livestreamed on LinkedIn and Channel World Seed Speakers: - Pedro Pereira Dias, ANSEME President - Arthur Santosh Attavar, International Seed Federation President - Anup Jagwani, Global Director for Farming & Agribusiness, The World Bank Group - Edwini Kessie, Director - Agriculture & Commodities, Division, World Trade Organization - Jade Alexis S., Youth Ambassador, NGIN - Michael Keller, International Seed Federation Secretary General Guest of honor: Hon. Jose Manuel Fernandes, Minister of Agriculture & Maritime Affairs, Republic of Portugal #WorldSeed2026