15th ICPS International Conference, Leiden, Netherlands 2026

Name: 15th ICPS International Conference, Leiden, Netherlands 2026
Start: 2026-08-21T09:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-08-25T18:00:00+02:00
Location: Hortus botanicus Leiden

Schedule

Fri, 21 Aug, 2026 at 09:00 am to Tue, 25 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 pm

UTC+02:00

Location

Hortus botanicus Leiden | Leiden, ZH

The 15th ICPS International Conference will take place from Friday, August 21 to Sunday, August 23, 2026. Following the conference, excursions will be organized on Monday, August 24 and Tuesday, August 25, including a visit to Carni Flora nursery in Aalsmeer, one of the largest commercial carnivorous plant nurseries in Europe.
Programme overview:
• Friday, August 21: Lectures, plant market
• Saturday, August 22: Lectures, special activity, conference dinner, plant market
• Sunday, August 23: Lectures, plant market
• Monday, August 24 & Tuesday, August 25: Excursions, including Carni Flora
We look forward to making this anniversary edition an inspiring, educational, and festive event together with you!
For more information, updates, or to get in touch:
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: carnivora.nl
• Facebook: Werkgroep Carnivora (https://www.facebook.com/WerkgroepCarnivora) We look forward to hearing from you!
Venue and Accessibility
The ICPS Conference 2026 will take place at the Hortus botanicus Leiden, the oldest botanical garden in the Netherlands, located in the heart of the city. This unique venue provides an inspiring and green setting for the congress, with modern facilities and opportunities for guided tours through the special gardens.
Accessibility:
• Public transport: The Hortus is easily accessible from Leiden Central Station. Also by international train. It is about a 15-minute walk from the station to the garden. Several bus lines also stop nearby.
• By car: If you are coming by car, the best option is to park at the Haagweg City Parking. From there, free shuttle buses run to the city center and the Hortus.
• Airport: International guests can easily take a direct train from Schiphol Airport to Leiden Central; the journey takes about 20 minutes.
Extra tips for international visitors:
If you would like to see more of the Netherlands, there are plenty of options. Some recommendations:
• Amsterdam: Visit the famous canals, the Rijksmuseum, or the Anne Frank House.
• Kinderdijk: Admire the iconic Dutch windmills, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
• The Zaanse Schans: Discover a typically Dutch landscape with historic windmills, traditional houses, and artisan museums.
Thus, attending the conference will not only provide intellectual enrichment but also the opportunity to experience the best of the Netherlands.