The IGC 2027 will present diverse aspects of natural grasslands and those managed at varying intensities, including the cultivation and use of other forage crops. Sustainable development of on-farm food production will be discussed, as well as the benefits of grassland management for society as a whole, especially for the environment and the preservation of biodiversity.​

The International Grassland Congress (IGC) was held for the first time in 1927, also in Leipzig. Since then, the IGC has given scientists, students and representatives from industry, extension services and farms the opportunity to exchange the latest research findings and experiences on grassland every three to five years at different locations around the world. In 1977, the year of its 50th anniversary, the International Grassland Congress was again held in Leipzig. In 2027, the congress will celebrate its 100th anniversary in Leipzig. The motto of IGC 2027 will be “100 years of grassland research – ways to the future“.

Opening of submission:
26 February 2026

Deadline for submission of abstracts:
02 October 2026

Deadline for notification of Abstracts:
22 December 2026

Deadline for submission of voluntary full papers (for those who wish to submit a full paper):
January 2027

Deadline for requested revisions of voluntary full papers:
March 2027