"International Conference on Herbs and Spices"

(ICHS 2026)

will be hosted by MACFRUT 2026 - Spices&Herbs Global Expo with support of
"Association for Medicinal and Aromatic Plants of Southeast European Countries (AMAPMED)"

during April 21-23, 2026
in the Rimini EXPO Center, Rimini - Italy

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Dear Colleagues,

We are delighted to invite you to the International Conference on Herbs and Spices (ICHS 2026) to be held in the vibrant coastal city of Rimini, Italy, from April 21–23, 2026.

This global and interdisciplinary event will bring together leading academics, researchers, health professionals, agricultural experts, industry representatives, chefs, and innovators to explore the diverse world of herbs and spices — from traditional knowledge to modern applications, from sustainable agriculture to global trade.

Held in collaboration with the MACFRUT Herbs & Spices Expo, ICHS-2026 offers participants access to both scientific sessions and trade exhibitions, providing a unique platform for dialogue, networking, and cooperation.

Regards and see you soon,

Important Dates:

Deadline for abstract submission: March 20, 2026
Early-bird discounted registration: March 02, 2026

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GENERAL PROGRAM OF ICHS-2026 FOR TRAVEL ARRANGAMENTS

21 April 2026         10.00-13.00   REGISTRATION  AND OPENING CEREMONY
21 April 2026         13.00-18.00   INVITED TALKS / ORAL PRESENTATIONS
22 April 2026         10.00-18.00   ORAL / POSTER   PRESENTATIONS
23 April 2026         13.00-15.00   ON-LINE SESSIONS
23 April 2026         09.00-17.00   TECHNICAL / LOCAL TOUR (CHARGABLE)

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ICHS-2026 CONFERENCE TOPICS

Agricultural Practices of Medicinal & Aromatic Plants (MAPs)
Non-wood Forest Products (NWFPs)
Apiphytotherapeutic Approaches
Aromatherapy & Phytoteraphy & Phytochemistry
BiodiversityBiology & Biochemistry & BiotechnologyBotany & Ethnobotany & Ethnopharmacology
Conservation, Management and Sustainable Uses of MAPs & NWFPs
Essential Oils & Secondary Plant Metabolites
Fermented / Functional Food and Beverages
Honeybee Products
Constituents & BioactivitiesHerbal & Traditional Medicines
Industrial Processing Technologies of MAPs
Legislations on MAPs & NWFPs
Literature on MAPs
Marketing of MAPs and Products
Molecular Cancer Therapeutics
Molecular Modeling and Simulations    
Nanobiotechnology for Natural Products & Phytochemicals
Natural Cosmetics
Non-Governmental & Non-Profit Organizations (NGO & NPO) on MAPs
Pharmacognosy & Phytopharmacology & Toxicology
Standardization and Quality of MAP Products
Traditional & Modern Herbal Products

We would like to wish you all the best and are already looking forward to meeting you during 21-23 April 2026 in Rimini; Italy.

With best regards,

Prof. Dr. Nazım ŞEKEROĞLU
Chairman of ICHS-2026

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