Webinars

ISSCT runs regular webinars on a variety of topics related to sugar cane and technology. 

Upcoming Webinars (3)

ISSCT Factory Commission Webinar

27 October 2026 from 11 am to 1 pm GMT

The International Society of Sugar Cane Technologists (ISSCT) is pleased to invite you to the Factory Commission webinar which will take place on

Tuesday 17 November 2026 from 11 am to 1 pm GMT

The presentations will focus on the emerging opportunities offered by the wide application of technologies for measurements and decision making to address climate variability and changing conditions affecting sugar cane quality.

Session 1: Processing: The session will be chaired by Juan Gabriel Rodríguez, Chair of ISSCT Processing Section.

Session 2: Engineering: The session will be chaired by Harjeet Sing Bola, Chair of ISSCT Engineering Section.

Language: The Webinar will be conducted in English.

Flyer: Download the flyer here.

ISSCT Agriculture Commission Webinar

27 October 2026 from 11 am to 1 pm GMT

The International Society of Sugar Cane Technologists (ISSCT) is pleased to invite scientists, agronomists, agricultural engineers, extension specialists, technology developers and farmers to participate in a webinar to be organised by the Agriculture Commission. The webinar will explore how emerging technologies and innovative approaches are transforming sustainable sugar cane production. 

Theme: Sustainable Sugar Cane Production: Innovative Technology in Agronomy, Engineering and Extension to Deal with a Changing Future

Chaired by Prof. Hardev Sandhu, Chair ISSCT Agriculture Commission with presentations (please see full agenda below).

Language: The Webinar will be conducted in English.

Flyer: Download the flyer here.

ISSCT Biology Commission – 2nd Pathology Section Webinar

29 October 2026 from 11 am to 1 pm GMT

The International Society of Sugar Cane Technologists (ISSCT) is pleased to invite you to its 2nd webinar in sugar cane pathology.

Theme: A Guide to Sugarcane Diseases – 2nd Edition

Chaired by Shamsul Bhuiyan (Chair of ISSCT Pathology Section) with presentations (please see full agenda below).

Language: The Webinar will be conducted in English.

Past Webinars

ISSCT Co-products Commission Webinar

Tuesday 28 July 2026 from 11 am to 1 pm GMT

The International Society of Sugar Cane Technologists (ISSCT) is pleased to invite you to a webinar on recent advances in sugarcane Co-Products.

Theme: From Sugarcane Byproducts to Breakthroughs: Integrated Fuels, Bioproducts, and Carbon Accounting

This webinar will highlight how sugarcane byproducts can drive decarbonization through innovative fuel production, circular Co-Product development, and transparent carbon accounting.

Agenda: See the full agenda here.

ISSCT Entomology Section Webinar

Thursday 9 July 2026 from 11 am to 1 pm GMT

The International Society of Sugar Cane Technologists (ISSCT) is pleased to invite you to the webinar on sugar cane Entomology.

Theme: Research advances in the management of major sugar cane insect pests

The presentations will focus on the research progress in the management of the major sugar cane pests across diverse environments.

Agenda: See the full agenda here.

ISSCT Germplasm & Breeding Section Webinar

 Tuesday 7 July 2026 from 11 am to 1 pm GMT

The International Society of Sugar Cane Technologists (ISSCT) is pleased to invite you to the webinar on sugar cane Germplasm & Breeding.

Theme: Selection strategies for accelerated and precision breeding

Agenda: See the full agenda here.

ISSCT Biology Commission – Molecular Biology Section Webinar

Thursday 25 June 2026 from 11 am to 1 pm GMT

The International Society of Sugar Cane Technologists (ISSCT) is pleased to invite you to a webinar on recent advances in sugarcane molecular biology. 

Theme: Molecular and Biotechnology Approaches Shaping the Future of Sugarcane

This webinar will highlight how molecular biology is increasingly enabling practical solutions for sugarcane improvement across diverse production environments.

Agenda: See the full agenda here

ISSCT Pathology Section Webinar

Tuesday 2 June 2026 from 11 am to 1 pm GMT.

Theme: Emerging Diseases of Sugar cane

Agenda: See the full agenda here

ISSCT Factory Processing Webinar

“Current Factory Processing Challenges for the International Sugar Industry“

Thursday 29 September, 2022

11:00 a.m. GMT

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ISSCT Agriculture Commission Webinar

“Aspects of agro-ecological approaches in sugarcane farming systems“

Tuesday 27 September 2022, 

11:00 a.m. GMT

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ISSCT Molecular Biology Webinar

“Genome Editing of Sugarcane”

Tuesday 2 August 2022

11 a.m. GMT 

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ISSCT Entomology Webinar

“Advances in Proactive and Non-chemical Sugarcane Insect Management”

Thursday 18 August 2022

11:00 AM GMT

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ISSCT Co-products Commission Webinar

“Value adding to bagasse”

Thursday 28 July 2022

11 a.m. GMT

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ISSCT Germplasm & Breeding Section Webinar

“Technology use in advancing progress in Germplasm use for the development of improved cane varieties”

Thursday 7 July 2022

11 a.m. GMT

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ISSCT Pathology Section Webinars

  • Thursday 23 June 2022 – Webinar 1: Theme: Sugarcane streak mosaic virus – research and updates.
  • Thursday 30 June 2022 – Webinar 2: Theme: Pathogen diagnostics and surveillance.

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ISSCT Factory Commission Webinar

“The contribution of the cane sugar industry for decarbonization”

Tuesday 29 March 2022

11 a.m. German time (GMT+2)