We are excited to announce the 2025 edition of the UIUC Plant Sciences Symposium, taking place on Friday, September 5th. This year’s symposium will spotlight the theme “SMART Agriculture: Predict, Adapt & Sustain”, a forward-looking approach to addressing the challenges and opportunities in modern agriculture. Through this theme, we’ll explore groundbreaking advances and interdisciplinary strategies across: Sustainability, Modeling, Adaptation, Resilience, and Technology. Join us for a full day of expert talks, student presentations, and networking as we highlight innovative research driving the future of agriculture.