Talk Until You Drop: Lively Discussions at the 7th International Conference on Plant Vascular Biology 2025 in Osaka

The 7th International Conference on Plant Vascular Biology 2025 (PVB2025) took place at the KKR Hotel Osaka from July 7th to July 12th. The conference attracted 169 participants from 20 countries, including 105 attendees from outside Japan. PVB2025 featured 12 plenary scientific sessions, 23 invited talks, 31 contributed talks selected from submitted abstracts, and 89 poster presentations. Plant vascular biology is a crucial area of plant science, as vascular systems transport essential resources that plants need for survival. These systems also function as a communication network, facilitating internal and external information flow at the whole-body level. Participants at PVB2025 aimed to share their latest findings in this field. Additionally, the conference emphasized the importance of inspiring and encouraging young scientists who will become the next generation of community leaders. To support this initiative, we offered five travel awards and five Best Poster Awards to undergraduate students, graduate students, and early-career professionals. Overall, PVB2025 successfully fostered discussions and collaborations in plant vascular biology research while allowing participants to experience the unique and vibrant culture of Osaka through "eating and talking till you drop."