Registration opens late September 2026!
The Western Photosynthesis Conference (WPC) is pleased to announce its 36th annual meeting, bringing together researchers from diverse disciplines to advance our understanding of photosynthetic processes. As one of three regional photosynthesis conferences in the United States, the WPC provides a unique platform for scientists to share knowledge, collaborate, and foster professional growth, particularly for early-career scholars.
The conference will be held at Green Mountain Retreat, located in Los Gatos, CA, just a 25-minute drive from the San Jose Airport. By bringing together researchers from across the Western United States and beyond, the WPC aims to foster meaningful scientific discussion and inspire innovative research within the diverse field of photosynthesis.
Early Registration
Submit by
November 6, 2026
Abstracts for Talks
Submit by
November 25, 2026
General Registration
Submit by
December 18, 2026
Abstracts for Posters
Submit by
December 18, 2026
Organizing Committee
Jan Kern
Senior Staff Scientist
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Jesse Woodson
Professor
University of Arizona
Yuval Mazor
Associate Professor
Arizona State University
Please contact the organizers at westernphotosynthesis@gmail.com with any questions or requests for additional information.
Sponsors
Please consider sponsoring Western Photosynthesis Conference 2026!
Your financial contribution can help offset conference costs, support travel scholarships for young researchers, and forge connections between industry and academia. Contact the organizers at westernphotosynthesis@gmail.com for more information.