FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PALMA, SPAIN — JUNE 19, 2026 — The International Carotenoid Society (ICS) concluded its landmark 20th International Symposium on Carotenoids at the Hotel Victoria Gran Meliá in Palma, Spain, with the presentation of its highest honors. Marking the 60th anniversary of the symposium series, the society officially announced the two distinguished recipients…
The next Carotenoids GRC will be held on January 10–15, 2027 in Oxnard, CA. The conference brings together carotenoid researchers from diverse fields, providing an interdisciplinary forum to share cutting-edge discoveries, connect with peers, and foster collaboration across the community. Link: https://www.grc.org/carotenoids-conference/2027/
The ICS Council is now accepting proposals from well-established carotenoid scientists who are interested in hosting the 2029 International Symposium on Carotenoids.
The applicants are encouraged to notify the Society of their intent to submit a proposal, or discuss further aspects of the process, by email to Loredana Quadro, ICS President-elect, at the earliest possible time. The following information will then be required as a part of the final proposal (Final Deadline: April 1, 2026):
On behalf of the Organizing Committee I would like to thank the 126 attendees to our virtual conference who helped make it such a success!
Save the date for ICS Palma 2026 – The 20th International Symposium on Carotenoids: June 14-19, 2026; Hotel Victoria Gran Melia Convention Center (Palma, Spain). The symposium is ascribed to the ICS and is open to the public and scientific communities worldwide.
The Carotenoids GRC is a premier, international scientific conference focused on advancing the frontiers of science through the presentation of cutting-edge and unpublished research, prioritizing time for discussion after each talk and fostering informal interactions among scientists of all career stages.
Dates: April 12th, 13th, and 14th
Time: 9 am – 12 pm EST
