KernzaCon 2025: Fargo, North Dakota
Researchers, students, and members of the Kernza network are preparing to meet for KernzaCon 2025 in Fargo, North Dakota, from June 9-11, 2025. The event will be held and hosted in collaboration with North Dakota State University (NDSU). The program will highlight current research projects and progress in breeding, agronomy, ecosystem services, soil health, food science, and market development. See below for details on event dates, agenda, location, lodging, and registration options.
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Agenda
Monday, 6/9
- 6 pm – Welcome reception
Tuesday, 6/10
- 8 am – 5 pm: Speaker program
- 6 pm: Evening poster and networking session
Wednesday, 6/11
- 8 am – 12 pm: Speaker program and tour of Northern Crops Institute (NCI)
- 1 pm – 5 pm: Bus tour of North Dakota speciality crop processors
Registration*
1.) Standard registration: $200 if registering before May 20 or $250 if registering between May 21 and June 2
- Includes refreshments, two receptions, poster session, and lunches on June 10 & 11.
- Registration deadline June 2, 2025 at 5:00 pm Central Time.
2.) Graduate students: $100 before May 20 / $150 May 21-June 2
- Email Clair Keene at clair.keene@ndsu.edu for student discount code and include
your name, institution, and name of your major advisor
3.) Virtual attendance via Zoom: $30
- Tuesday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm / Wednesday 8:00 am – 10:30 am
*FOR ALL ATTENDEES: During registration, remember to indicate if you will attend the afternoon tour on June 11.
Lodging
NDSU KernzaCON Group Room Rate Accommodations:
- Radisson Blu Reservations $179 Night (Rate expires May 19)
- Jasper Hotel Reservations $199 Night (Rate expires May 14)
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