University of Azad Jammu & Kashmir

10th International & 19th National Conference of Botanical Society of Pakistan

(INCPS-2026)

Botanical Society of Pakistan

Botanical Approaches for Sustainable Food Security in Changing Climate

April 27-29, 2026 | Department of Botany, University of Azad Jammu & Kashmir, Muzaffarabad

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Important Dates

Abstract Submission
March 15, 2026

Submit your research abstracts for oral and poster presentations.

Early Bird Registration
Feb 15, 2026

Avail discounted registration fees by registering early.

Acceptance Notification
March 30, 2026

Notification of abstract acceptance for oral/poster presentations.

Conference Dates
April 27-29, 2026

Three days of scientific sessions, discussions, and networking.

About the Conference

The 10th International and 19th National Conference of Botanical Society of Pakistan (INCPS-2026), to be held on April 27-29, 2026, is a premier forum dedicated to exploring botanical solutions for sustainable food security in a changing climate.

Hosted by the Department of Botany, University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, in collaboration with the Botanical Society of Pakistan and national scientific bodies, the conference will convene researchers, educators, and students to exchange ideas, present cutting-edge research, and foster collaborations across diverse plant science disciplines, with the shared aim of advancing resilience, sustainability, and innovation for the future.

Conference Theme

"Botanical Approaches for Sustainable Food Security in Changing Climate"

International & National

Global Participation from 40+ Countries

Renowned Speakers

50+ Expert Speakers

3 Conference Days

April 27-29, 2026

10+ Scientific Topics

Comprehensive Coverage

Conference Highlights

Scientific Excellence

  • International forum uniting leading plant scientists, academicians, and young researchers
  • Focus on botanical strategies for sustainable food security under climate change
  • Keynote lectures by renowned national and international experts
  • Oral and poster research presentations across core plant science disciplines
  • Thematic sessions spanning physiology, genetics, biodiversity, agriculture, and ethnobotany

Opportunities & Benefits

  • Opportunities for interdisciplinary dialogue and research collaboration
  • Strong institutional support from HEC, PSF, and PAS
  • Platform to inspire innovation, policy relevance, and future-ready plant science research
  • Young Researchers Award recognizing outstanding scientific contributions by emerging plant scientists
  • Publication opportunity: Accepted research Papers will be Published in Pakistan Journal of Botany & Kashmir Journal of Science after Peer Review.
  • Author can submit full length papers according to Journal Guidelines as per Journal website with reference to this conference.

Key Topics for Abstract Submission

Plant Sciences
  • Plant Physiology
  • Biochemistry
  • Genetics/Genomics/Proteomics
  • Molecular Biology
Biodiversity & Conservation
  • Taxonomy of higher plants
  • Lower plants, including Algae and Fungi
  • Biodiversity and Conservation
  • Ecology and Environmental Biology
Applied Botany
  • Ethnobotany/Medicinal and Aromatic plants
  • Phytochemistry
  • Agriculture and Forestry
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Registration Information

Registration Fees

Category Early Bird
Jan 1-30, 2026		 On-site Registration
Student (Local) PKR 4,000 PKR 5,000
Student (International) USD 100 USD 150
Participant (Local) PKR 6,000 PKR 7,000
Participant (International) USD 200 USD 200
BSP Lifetime Member PKR 4,000 PKR 4,000
Accompanying Person PKR 5,000 PKR 6,000
Important Notes:
  • 20% discount on lifetime membership fees offered to young botanists
  • 25% discount for group registration from any Institute (at least 5 people applying together)
  • On-site registration doesn't guarantee the provision of conference material (conference bag, abstract book, etc.)

Conference Registration Procedure

Step 1: Payment

Pay the registration fee via online funds transfer to:

  • Account No.: 347931605
  • Bank Name: United Bank Limited (UBL), Main Bazar Chatter Branch, Muzaffarabad, Azad Kashmir
  • Account Title: UAJK Botanical Society Conference 2026
  • IBAN Code: PK02UNIL0109000347931605

Ensure all bank transfer taxes are borne by the sender, and your name clearly appears on the payment document.

Step 2: Online Registration

Complete the online registration form and upload the payment proof at:

https://shorturl.at/cYQZM
Step 3: Student Verification

Student participants must also upload a valid student ID or a reference letter from their supervisor to complete the registration process.

Botanical Society of Pakistan Life Time Membership Registration Procedure

  1. Download and complete the registration form available on the Botanical Society of Pakistan (BSP) website.
  2. Pay the registration fee through Online Funds Transfer:
    • Account No.: 347931605
    • Bank Name: United Bank Limited (UBL), Main Bazar Chatter Branch, Muzaffarabad, Azad Kashmir
    • Account Title: UAJK Botanical Society Conference 2026
    • IBAN Code: PK02UNIL0109000347931605
  3. Ensure all bank transfer taxes are paid by the sender and that your name clearly appears on the payment document.
  1. Send the completed registration form along with proof of payment to:
    Chief Organizer, INCPS 2026
    Department of Botany
    The University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir
    Muzaffarabad
  2. Email scanned copies of the filled registration form and bank receipt as attachments to:
    rehana.kausar@uajk.edu.pk

    Please email at the earliest.

  3. Students must additionally provide a valid student ID or a reference letter from their supervisor to complete registration.

Abstract Submission

Abstract Submission Guidelines

The Organizing Committee invites researchers to submit abstracts for oral and poster presentations. Abstracts should be submitted online via the Google Form provided for the conference. To ensure accurate text formatting, authors are encouraged to upload their abstracts as an MS Word file.

Important: In case of technical issues, particularly near the submission deadline, abstracts may alternatively be submitted by email as an attachment to incps2026@uajk.edu.pk. Please ensure that each abstract is submitted through only one method: either Google Form or email, not both.
Instructions to Prepare Abstracts
Page Setup
  • Page Size: A4 (do not use Letter or custom sizes)
  • Margins:
    • Top and Bottom: 1 cm
    • Left and Right: 1.25 cm
Author Information
  • Principal author must be listed first
  • For each author, write the first name in full
  • Authors' names: Arial, bold, size 11, centered
  • Affiliations: Arial, size 10, centered
Presentation Preference

Clearly state either "Oral Presentation" or "Poster Presentation"

File Naming

Save the abstract file as: INCPS2026--AuthorSurname

Note: All abstracts must strictly follow these instructions; submissions not conforming to the guidelines may be returned for revision or rejected.
Download Resources
Abstract Submission Guideline Sample Abstract PDF
Review Process
  • All abstracts reviewed by Chief Organizer, Keynote Speakers, and Advisory Committee
  • Chief Organizer's decision is final
  • Abstracts not selected for oral presentation will be assigned to poster sessions
  • Notification of acceptance by email by March 30, 2026
  • Accepted abstracts available at conference website

Sample Abstract

Botanical Approaches for Improving Crop Resilience under Climate Change

Author Name¹, Author Name*¹, Author Name²

¹ Department Name, Institution Name, City, State/Province, Country, Postal/ZIP Code.
² Department Name, Institution Name, City, State/Province, Country, Postal/ZIP Code

*Email: author@domain.com

Abstract

Climate change is increasingly threatening agricultural productivity and global food security by intensifying abiotic stresses such as heat and drought. This study investigates botanical approaches aimed at enhancing crop resilience under changing climatic conditions. Physiological and biochemical traits of selected crop species were evaluated under controlled stress environments. Results showed significant improvements in antioxidant enzyme activity, Osmo protectant accumulation, and water-use efficiency in stress-tolerant genotypes. These adaptive responses contributed to improved growth and yield stability under adverse conditions. The findings underscore the importance of integrating traditional botanical knowledge with modern plant science strategies to develop climate-resilient crops and ensure sustainable food production.

Keywords

Climate change, Crop resilience, Plant physiology, Food security, Abiotic stress

Presentation Preference

Oral Presentation

Presentation Guidelines

General Instructions
  • Presenters must bring presentation on USB flash drive
  • Submit to conference hall organizer at least one hour before scheduled session
  • Presenters responsible for functionality and compatibility
  • Ensure all fonts, figures, and AV elements display correctly
  • IT technician available for technical support
Oral Presentation
  • Each room equipped with Windows PC and MS PowerPoint
  • 20-minute slots: 15 min presentation + 5 min Q&A
  • Plenary lectures: 30 min + 10 min discussion
  • Recommended: ≤ 30 slides
  • Slides must be clear, readable, and data-focused
Poster Presentation
  • Size: 120 × 90 cm (height × width)
  • Portrait format only (landscape not permitted)
  • Poster heading: large font (~2.5 cm)
  • Mounting: Pins or Velcro provided
  • No company logos or commercial content

Awards

Best Oral Presentation Award

Top 3 Presentations

Best Poster Award

Top 3 Posters
Awards will be announced at the conclusion of the conference.

Detailed Conference Program

Conference Schedule


Day 1 - April 27, 2026 Day 2 - April 28, 2026 Day 3 - April 29, 2026 Activity
08:30 - 09:30 09:00 - 10:00 09:00 - 10:00 Registration & Welcome Desk / Plenary Session
09:30 - 10:30 10:00 - 11:30 10:00 - 11:30 Inaugural Ceremony / Scientific Sessions
10:30 - 11:00 11:30 - 12:00 11:30 - 12:00 Tea / Coffee Break
11:00 - 12:00 12:00 - 13:30 12:00 - 13:00 Plenary / Keynote Session / Scientific Sessions / Young Researchers Session
12:00 - 13:30 13:30 - 14:30 13:00 - 14:00 Scientific Sessions / Lunch Break
13:30 - 14:30 14:30 - 16:00 14:00 - 15:00 Lunch Break / Poster Session
14:30 - 16:00 16:00 - 16:30 15:00 - 16:00 Scientific Sessions / Tea Break / Valedictory Session & Awards
16:00 - 16:30 16:30 - 17:30 16:00 onwards Tea Break / Panel Discussion / Closing Ceremony & Vote of Thanks
16:30 - 17:30 19:00 - 21:00 Poster Session / Conference Dinner
Conference Venue

Department of Botany, The University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, King Abdullah Campus, Muzaffarabad. 13101.

Organizing Committee

Prof. Dr. Nasir Jamal Khattak
Patron-in-Chief
Prof. Dr. Nasir Jamal Khattak

Vice Chancellor, The University of Azad Jammu & Kashmir

Prof. Dr. Muhammad Rafique
Patron
Prof. Dr. Muhammad Rafique

Dean, Faculty of Science, The University of Azad Jammu & Kashmir

Dr. Rehana Kausar
Chief Organizer
Dr. Rehana Kausar

President, Botanical Society of Pakistan and Associate Professor, Department of Botany, The University of Azad Jammu & Kashmir

In Collaboration With

Botanical Society of Pakistan Higher Education Commission Pakistan Science Foundation Pakistan Academy of Sciences

Conference Sponsors

Higher Education Commission

Pakistan Science Foundation

Pakistan Academy of Sciences

Registration Form

Registration form will be available here.

Sponsorship Packages

Sponsorship information will be available here.