Oct. 13-17, 2026
Accra, Ghana.
We are pleased to invite you to join us in Accra, Ghana, from October 13–17, 2026, for the 11th International Conference on Mushroom Biology and Mushroom Products (11th ICMBMP 2026). This milestone conference hosted for the first time on African soil will take place in Accra, Ghana under the theme “Fungal Frontiers: Mushrooms for Food Security, Health, and Sustainability.”
The 11th ICMBMP offers a unique opportunity for global experts to share the latest research and innovations in fungal biology, mushroom cultivation, functional food development, and sustainability. The conference will feature keynote lectures, scientific sessions, technical presentations, posters, exhibitions, and field visits, complemented by rich cultural programming.
The 11th ICMBMP meetings will foster vibrant scientific exchange and multi-sectoral collaboration among researchers, entrepreneurs, educators, policymakers, and development partners. This edition will showcase Africa's growing contributions to mushroom science and catalyze cross-continental partnerships for transformation.
Organizers of the 11th ICMBMP 2026
World Society for Mushroom Biology and Mushroom Products (WSMBMP)
CSIR-Food Research Institute (CSIR-FRI), Ghana
Accra Technical University (ATU), Ghana
Ho Technical University (HTU), Ghana
Co-organizers
Ministry of Environment Science and Technology (MEST), Ghana
Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA), Ghana
University of Ghana, Institute for Environment and Sanitation Studies (IESS), Ghana
Institute of Edible Fungi, Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences (SAAS), China
National Engineering Research Center of Edible Fungi, China
Mushroom Branch of the Chinese Agricultural Society (MBCAS), China
International Society for Mushroom Science (ISMS)
Organizing Committees of the 11th ICMBMP
WSMBMP Executive Committee
Qi Tan (China)
András Geösel (Hungary)
Manjit Singh (India)
Jingsong Zhang (China)
Johan Baars (Netherlands)
Yoichi Honda (Japan)
Mary Obodai (Ghana)
Hui Chen (China)
Local Organizing Committees:
Scientific Committee
Finance and Sponsorship Committee
Technical and Logistics Committee
Publicity and Marketing Committee
Social Committee
Secretariat
Language
Working languages for the conference are English, French and Chinese. Simultaneous translation will be provided for conference oral presentations.
Scientific Program
The 11th ICMBMP will incorporate the latest advances in mushroom biology and mushroom products through keynote lectures, oral presentations, poster displays, and technical workshops. Panel topics will include: 1) Biodiversity, Systematics, and Taxonomy; 2) Omics and Bioinformatics; 3) Genetics, Breeding and Engineering; 4) Physiology, Developmental Biology and Mushroom Cultivation; 5) Myco-Molecules: Nutritional and Therapeutic Potential; 6) Processing Technologies; 7) Pest and Disease Management; 8) Product Quality, Safety, and Regulation; and 9) Mushroom Economics, Culture, and Policy
Registration
All registered participants will have access to the full scientific program, the mushroom innovation expo, field excursions, conference materials, and networking events. Registration includes the conference kit, program booklet (E copy), book of abstracts, and access to proceedings.
Online registration will be available at https://icmbmp11.foodresearchgh.org.
Registration rates are as follows:
*Proof of student status is required upon registration.
#Accompanying Guest registration includes access to cultural events and the exhibition hall.
Refund Policy: Full refunds (less USD 50 administration fee, excluding bank charges) will be issued for cancellations received by August 15, 2026. A 50% refund applies for requests received by September 15, 2026. No refunds after that date.
Call for Abstracts and Papers
Participants are invited to submit abstracts for oral or poster presentations. Full papers may also be submitted for consideration in the conference proceedings.
Abstracts should include the title, authors, affiliations, and a 300–350 word summary of the research. Full manuscripts should follow standard scientific format.
Submission Timeline:
· 1st Call for Abstracts & Papers: November 1, 2025
· 2nd Call for Abstracts & Papers: February 1, 2026
· Abstract Submission Deadline: April 30, 2026
· Notification of Acceptance (Oral/Poster): May 31, 2026
· Full Paper Submission Deadline (for Proceedings): June 30, 2026
· Late-Breaking Abstracts (selected sessions only): August 15, 2026
Submissions should be made online via the Abstract Submission Portal.
For formatting guidelines, please refer to “Directions for Abstract and Research Article” at [https://icmbmp11.foodresearchgh.org].
Accommodation
Special conference rates will be available through the official registration portal at [https://icmbmp11.foodresearchgh.org]. Early booking is strongly encouraged due to limited availability.
Contact
Secretariat, 11th ICMBMP 2026
CSIR–Food Research Institute
P.O. Box M20, Accra, Ghana
Phone: +233 (0) 244 711 860 / +233 (0) 207 930 703
Email: icmbmp11@foodresearchgh.org
Website: [https://icmbmp11.foodresearchgh.org]
World Society for Mushroom Biology and Mushroom Products (WSMBMP)
Conference Announcement Date: October 2025
