Beyond the Bunch: Banana Symposium 2026

Beyond the Bunch: Banana Symposium 2026 The Official page for the upcoming Banana Symposium 2026! Pre-register here:
https://forms.gle/5cfyTLrpYUvBv2MR9

20/04/2026

🍌🎶 Hawak mo ang be...….. Best Poster Award! 🏆

Handa ka na bang ipakita ang galing ng research mo? Just like the trend, ikaw ang may hawak ng beat, at ikaw rin ang may potensyal na maiuwi ang Best Poster Award! 🥇

We’re calling on students, researchers, and innovators to present their work through poster presentations in banana production, post-harvest handling, processing, and product development. Ipakita ang galing mo and be part of the movement driving banana innovation forward. 🌱

✨ So bakit ka ba sasali?
🕺Share your research with experts from the farm, industry, and academe
💃Gain insights and valuable feedback
🕺Compete for the Best Poster Award🏆
💃Win the crowd with the People’s Choice Award🎉

Ano pa ang hinihintay mo?

📣 Submit your abstracts and join the stage!
Submission Guidelines: https://tinyurl.com/bdh9y5jy
Submit your abstracts here:
https://forms.gle/By9RUVqKtLoqo82p8

📅 Deadline for Abstracts: June 30, 2026
For inquiries about the poster presentation, email the Secretariat at [email protected].

🍌🎵 Wag niyo ng bitawan ang opportunity na to. Hawak mo ang beat, hawak mo rin ang panalo!

See you at the Banana Symposium 2026!

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📣Pre-registration is still open! Registration is FREE, but limited slots only! Secure your spot and be part of this exciting gathering:
https://forms.gle/5cfyTLrpYUvBv2MR9

For Partnerships and Sponsorships, connect with us at:
Email: [email protected]
Sponsorship Representative:
Ms. Eliezer Valencia - 09171741506
�See you at the Banana Symposium 2026!

Brought to you by:
University of the Philippines Los Baños
UPLB College of Agriculture and Food Science
UPLB Institute of Food Science and Technology
Department of Science and Technology - Industrial Technology Development Institute
University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines - Claveria
Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development


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Sa lahat ng prutas, saging lang ay may ‘puso!’ 💛✨Happy Banana Day! Today we celebrate one of the most versatile, nutriti...
15/04/2026

Sa lahat ng prutas, saging lang ay may ‘puso!’ 💛✨

Happy Banana Day! Today we celebrate one of the most versatile, nutritious, and well-loved fruits around the world. From quick snacks to innovative food products, bananas continue to inspire creativity in the kitchen and beyond.

Whether you enjoy them fresh, in your favorite desserts, or as part of exciting new food innovations, bananas remind us that simple ingredients can bring so much joy and nourishment.

Let’s take a moment to appreciate the farmers, researchers, and food innovators who make it possible for us to enjoy bananas in so many ways.

From banana cue to banana chips, flour to functional foods, there’s no limit to what bananas can do! 🍌💡�
So whether you're team Saba, Lakatan, Latundan, or any favorite, today is the perfect day to celebrate and share the love!

And the fun doesn’t stop here! Peel into the excitement with us at the Banana Symposium this November 13, 2026!

🍌🎉 Expect fun, learning, and lots of banana-inspired ideas as we come together to explore, innovate, and, of course… go bananas!

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📣 Submission of abstracts for poster presentation is now open!

Submission Guidelines: https://tinyurl.com/bdh9y5jy
Submit your abstracts here:
https://forms.gle/By9RUVqKtLoqo82p8

📅 Deadline for Abstracts: June 30, 2026
For inquiries about the poster presentation, email the Secretariat at [email protected].

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📣Pre-registration is still open! Registration is FREE, but limited slots only! Secure your spot and be part of this exciting gathering:
https://forms.gle/5cfyTLrpYUvBv2MR9

For Partnerships and Sponsorships, connect with us at:
Email: [email protected]
Sponsorship Representative:
Ms. Eliezer Valencia - 09171741506
�See you at the Banana Symposium 2026!

Brought to you by:
University of the Philippines Los Baños
UPLB College of Agriculture and Food Science
UPLB Institute of Food Science and Technology
Department of Science and Technology - Industrial Technology Development Institute
University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines - Claveria
Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development

15/04/2026

📣 CALL FOR ABSTRACTS: Banana Symposium 2026 📣

Have research outputs or innovations in banana production, post-harvest handling, or banana based value-added products?
Share your work through a poster presentation and contribute to advancing innovation in the banana industry.

We invite researchers, students, industry professionals, and innovators to submit abstracts for poster presentation, showcasing original research, emerging technologies, and applications in banana-related fields. This is your opportunity to disseminate findings, engage with peers, and gain valuable feedback from experts across the farm, industry, and academe.

✨ Topics of Interest include:
🌿 Sustainable banana production systems
📦 Post-harvest handling and ripening technologies
🥗 Banana-based functional food
🧁 Product development of banana
♻️ Banana by-products and upcycling

Whether you're working in the lab, in the field, or in product development, your insights matter. This is your chance to connect, collaborate, and make an impact across the farm, industry, and academe.

Submission Guidelines: https://tinyurl.com/bdh9y5jy

📣 Submit your abstracts here:
https://forms.gle/By9RUVqKtLoqo82p8
https://forms.gle/By9RUVqKtLoqo82p8
https://forms.gle/By9RUVqKtLoqo82p8

📅 Deadline for Abstracts: June 30, 2026

For inquiries about the poster presentation, email the Secretariat at [email protected].

Participants will also have the opportunity to compete for the Best Poster Award and the People’s Choice Award, recognizing outstanding research quality, innovation, and scientific communication effectiveness.

🍌 From sustainability to innovation, let your research lead the way. Join us and be part of the movement driving the future of bananas forward.

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Pre-registration is now open! Registration is FREE, but limited slots only! Secure your spot and be part of this exciting gathering:
https://forms.gle/5cfyTLrpYUvBv2MR9

For Partnerships and Sponsorships, connect with us at:

Email: [email protected]
Sponsorship Representative:
Ms. Eliezer Valencia - 09171741506

Let’s celebrate the power of bananas, spark new collaborations, and shape the future of banana innovation, together.

See you at the Banana Symposium 2026! 🍌

Brought to you by:
University of the Philippines Los Baños
UPLB College of Agriculture and Food Science
UPLB Institute of Food Science and Technology
Department of Science and Technology - Industrial Technology Development Institute
University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines - Claveria
Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development

06/04/2026

🍌✨ From Mindanao, with love. 💛

The USTP Claveria Campus proudly supports the Banana Symposium 2026, joining us in advancing research, innovation, and technology for the banana industry. Their support highlights the strength of collaboration across regions, bringing together the farm, industry, and academe to share knowledge and drive meaningful outcomes.

Highlighting advancements from farm-level sustainability to post-harvest innovation, product development, and by-product utilization, the symposium brings forward practical and science-based solutions for the banana sector. With the support of the USTP Claveria Campus, we continue to strengthen regional collaboration and empower stakeholders to create lasting impact.

🌱 Together, we can cultivate innovation, empower stakeholders, and build a resilient future for the banana industry.

See you at the Banana Symposium 2026! 🍌

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📣 Submission of abstracts for poster presentation is now open!

Submission Guidelines: https://tinyurl.com/bdh9y5jy
Submit your abstracts here:
https://forms.gle/By9RUVqKtLoqo82p8

📅 Deadline for Abstracts: June 30, 2026
For inquiries about the poster presentation, email the Secretariat at [email protected].

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📣Pre-registration is still open! Registration is FREE, but limited slots only! Secure your spot and be part of this exciting gathering:
https://forms.gle/5cfyTLrpYUvBv2MR9

For Partnerships and Sponsorships, connect with us at:
Email: [email protected]
Sponsorship Representative:
Ms. Eliezer Valencia - 09171741506
�See you at the Banana Symposium 2026!

Brought to you by:
University of the Philippines Los Baños
UPLB College of Agriculture and Food Science
UPLB Institute of Food Science and Technology
Department of Science and Technology - Industrial Technology Development Institute
University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines - Claveria
Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development

30/03/2026

The DOST–ITDI proudly supports the Banana Symposium 2026! 🌟🍌

As one of our key partners, the Department of Science and Technology–Industrial Technology Development Institute highlights the importance of collaboration in advancing research, technology, and innovation in the Philippine banana industry. Their support ensures that the symposium will be a platform where farmers, researchers, industry partners, and the academe can come together to exchange knowledge, showcase innovations, and explore sustainable solutions across the banana value chain.

From sustainable production systems to post-harvest technologies, product development, and upcycling, the symposium will highlight science-driven approaches and practical innovations that strengthen the banana sector. With partners like DOST–ITDI, we are fostering collaboration, promoting technological advancements, and empowering stakeholders to drive meaningful impact.

Together, we can drive innovation, foster collaboration, and shape a stronger, more sustainable future for the banana industry!

See you at the Banana Symposium 2026! 🍌

———————————————————————
📣 Submission of abstracts for poster presentation is now open!

Submission Guidelines: https://tinyurl.com/bdh9y5jy
Submit your abstracts here:
https://forms.gle/By9RUVqKtLoqo82p8
📅 Deadline for Abstracts: June 30, 2026
For inquiries about the poster presentation, email the Secretariat at [email protected].

———————————————————————
📣Pre-registration is still open! Registration is FREE, but limited slots only! Secure your spot and be part of this exciting gathering:
https://forms.gle/5cfyTLrpYUvBv2MR9

For Partnerships and Sponsorships, connect with us at:
Email: [email protected]
Sponsorship Representative:
Ms. Eliezer Valencia - 09171741506

�See you at the Banana Symposium 2026! 🎉

Brought to you by:
University of the Philippines Los Baños
UPLB College of Agriculture and Food Science
UPLB Institute of Food Science and Technology
Department of Science and Technology - Industrial Technology Development Institute
University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines - Claveria
Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development

17/03/2026

🍌✨ IT’S OFFICIAL! The Banana Symposium 2026 is here! ✨🍌

The banana industry continues to grow, innovate, and transform—and now it’s time to bring the people behind that progress together.

We are calling on banana farmers, industry partners, researchers, innovators, entrepreneurs, and members of the academe who are passionate about banana processing, product development, and innovation to join us for a day dedicated to advancing the future of bananas.

Whether you work in production, research, processing, technology development, or food innovation, this symposium is your space to share ideas, discover new technologies, and connect with fellow change makers shaping the banana value chain.

📍 What: Banana Symposium 2026�
📅 When: November 13, 2026�
📌 Where: Charles Fuller Baker Memorial Hall, University of the Philippines Los Baños, Los Baños, Laguna

Get ready for an exciting program filled with learning, collaboration, and inspiration:

🔬 Technical Sessions – Hear from experts and researchers as they share the latest studies, technologies, and innovations in banana processing and utilization.

📊 Poster Presentations – Explore emerging research and promising ideas from students, scientists, and innovators working to push the boundaries of banana science.

👩‍🍳 Culinary Demonstrations – Experience creativity in action as we showcase exciting banana-based products and innovative ways to transform this versatile crop into value-added foods.

This symposium is more than just an event. It’s a platform for collaboration, bringing together the farm, industry, and academe to strengthen partnerships and unlock new possibilities for the banana sector. Together, we can explore solutions, inspire innovation, and create a stronger future for banana processing and product development.

📌 Pre-registration is now open! Registration is FREE, but limited slots only! Secure your spot and be part of this exciting gathering:

https://forms.gle/5cfyTLrpYUvBv2MR9
https://forms.gle/5cfyTLrpYUvBv2MR9
https://forms.gle/5cfyTLrpYUvBv2MR9

�📣 Call for Abstracts will be posted next week (March 23, 2025), so get your research ready and prepare to share your work with the community.

🌱 From farm to research labs, from processing plants to innovative kitchens, every idea counts. Every innovation matters.

🍌 Let’s celebrate the power of bananas, spark new collaborations, and shape the future of banana innovation, together.

See you at the Banana Symposium 2026!

Brought to you by:

University of the Philippines Los Baños
UPLB College of Agriculture and Food Science
UPLB Institute of Food Science and Technology
Department of Science and Technology - Industrial Technology Development Institute
University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines - Claveria
Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development



📸Video Credits to: DEVC 135 UV-2L Group 1 Students (UPLB CDC)

04/03/2026

🍌 Still haven’t visited our booth? 👀

You’re missing out on the fun, exciting freebies 🎁, and everything you need to know about the upcoming Banana Symposium 2026!

Drop by Booth 12– Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST) at the CAFS Agri-Bioresources Exhibition and Agricultural Innovations Fair happening at the Seniors’ Social Garden, UPLB.

We’re here until March 6! See you and discover what’s beyond the bunch! 🍌✨

🍌 That’s a wrap for Day 1! 🌟What an incredible first day at the CAFS Agri-Bioresources Exhibition and Agricultural Innov...
03/03/2026

🍌 That’s a wrap for Day 1! 🌟

What an incredible first day at the CAFS Agri-Bioresources Exhibition and Agricultural Innovations Fair! We were excited to welcome not only students, but also farmers, industry partners, and members of the community who stopped by our booth.

From fun activities and exciting freebies 🎁 to meaningful conversations about the upcoming Banana Symposium 2026, Day 1 was truly fruitful! 🍌💛

If you haven’t visited us yet, there’s still time! Drop by Booth 12– Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST) at the Seniors’ Social Garden, UPLB tomorrow and discover what’s beyond the bunch.

See you on Day 2! ✨

🍌 𝙍𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙮 𝙩𝙤 𝙙𝙞𝙨𝙘𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙧 𝙬𝙝𝙖𝙩’𝙨 𝙗𝙚𝙮𝙤𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙗𝙪𝙣𝙘𝙝 𝙖𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘽𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙣𝙖 𝙎𝙮𝙢𝙥𝙤𝙨𝙞𝙪𝙢 2026?Visit us at 𝘽𝙊𝙊𝙏𝙃 12– Institute of Food Scienc...
27/02/2026

🍌 𝙍𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙮 𝙩𝙤 𝙙𝙞𝙨𝙘𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙧 𝙬𝙝𝙖𝙩’𝙨 𝙗𝙚𝙮𝙤𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙗𝙪𝙣𝙘𝙝 𝙖𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘽𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙣𝙖 𝙎𝙮𝙢𝙥𝙤𝙨𝙞𝙪𝙢 2026?

Visit us at 𝘽𝙊𝙊𝙏𝙃 12– Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST) during the CAFS Agri-Bioresources Exhibition and Agricultural Innovations Fair on March 3–8, 2026 at the Seniors’ Social Garden, UPLB!

Learn more about the upcoming Banana Symposium 2026 and explore how research🧪👩🏻‍🔬, food processing ⚙️, and innovation 💡 are opening new opportunities in the banana industry.

We also have fun activities and exciting FREEBIES waiting for you! 🥳

Drop by Booth 12 and see you there! 💛🍌

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