News Published: 21 August 2024

BGCI is thrilled to announce the 11th International Congress on Education in Botanic Gardens!

When: 9-13th of June 2025 (with a Welcome Day on the 8th of June)

Where: Seoul, South Korea. COEX Exhibition Hall.

Host: Korea National Arboretum (KNA).

Theme: ‘Education for change: Botanic Garden’s role in addressing global challenges’

Since its inauguration in 1991 to the 10th Congress in 2018, each International Congress has brought together educators, practitioners, curators, researchers, and academics, to explore cutting-edge developments in botanic garden education. Held every 3-4 years, these congresses have served as global forums, bringing representatives together to exchange ideas, discuss future priorities, and foster collaborative efforts.

Previous congresses have tackled themes spanning sustainability, global awareness, biodiversity conservation, and community outreach. The journey began in the Netherlands in 1991, cantered around “A natural environment for learning,” and continued with themes like “Green Awareness” in Gran Canaria, “Action Learning” in Durban, and celebrating the 200th anniversary of the University of Warsaw Botanic Garden in 2018. As we gear up for the next edition, the 11th Congress carries this legacy forward, placing a strong emphasis on transforming botanic garden education to meet the pressing challenges of biodiversity loss and climate change.

Looking ahead, the 11th ICEBG, hosted by the Korea National Arboretum, promises to be an engaging experience. The congress will offer a unique opportunity to collaborate with international education experts, gain insights from diverse perspectives, and contribute to a collective effort in addressing environmental challenges. To ensure global accessibility, this Congress will be a hybrid event, allowing participation either in person or online.

We look forward to welcoming as many of you as possible at the 11th ICEBG in South Korea! Stay tuned for more details!