Commercial Pepper growers and local pepper enthusiasts may be interested to know that the 2018 International Pepper Conference is be held in Ft. Myers, Florida from November 4-6.

For the past 38 years, the International Pepper Conference has attracted prominent scientists, researchers, breeders, horticulturists, pathologists, entomologists, geneticists, physiologists, virologists, extension agents, seed and chemical company representatives, major processors, growers, and chile pepper aficionados from around the world and is now recognized as the premier venue for the dissemination and exchange of information on Capsicum. The 24th International Pepper Conference provides opportunity for participants to share up-to-date information and research, and to discuss common concerns with colleagues from around the world. This exchange of information is vital to the continued improvement and international advancement of peppers.

The 24th International Pepper Conference located at the Sanibel Harbour Marriott Resort & Spa in Fort Myers, Florida on November 4-6, 2018.

Registration information can be found here.

Questions? Contact us!

Conference Coordinator:
Beth Miller-Tipton
Director, UF/IFAS Office of Conferences & Institutes (OCI)
Gainesville, FL
Phone: 352-294-3581 | Email: bmt@ufl.edu