October 10–12, 2025 · Arusha, Tanzania

1st International Symposium on Artemisia

A historic first step for research on Artemisia. 140 experts from 29 countries – physicians, biologists, veterinarians and agronomists – gathered for the first-ever international scientific symposium dedicated to the Artemisia plant.

140Participants
29Countries
3Days
4Scientific pillars
Speaker at the Artemisia Symposium Audience at the Artemisia Symposium Overview of the Artemisia Symposium 2025

Venue

ACER – Arusha Climate and Environmental Research Center

The ACER Centre at Aga Khan University in Tanzania is an ideal hub for researchers. The center boasts a rich environment with volcanic soils, making it an excellent location for agricultural trials and botanical research.

Researchers found themselves in an inspiring environment where collaborative opportunities abound, both with local experts and the global research community working on One Health solutions.

Aga Khan University ACER centre, Arusha Pr Pamela Weathers, speaker at Artemisia Symposium 2025 Drone demonstration at Arusha Artemisia annua cultivations at AKU-ACER

Programme highlights

Day 1 – Oct 10

Field visit & opening plenary

Visit of Artemisia annua cultivations at AKU-ACER, followed by opening plenary sessions presenting the state of Artemisia research worldwide.

Day 2 – Oct 11

Scientific sessions

Parallel oral sessions on Human Health, Animal Health, Environmental Health, and Field Practice & Figures. Poster sessions and networking.

Day 3 – Oct 12

Workshops & conclusions

Working group workshops, collaborative project planning, closing ceremony, and announcement of the 2nd International Symposium.

Download the full programme (PDF)

Event organisers

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Watch the sessions

Session recordings from the 1st International Symposium, published progressively on the Artemisia Connect YouTube channel.

Opening Plenary

1st International Symposium on Artemisia · Arusha, Tanzania · October 2025

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More sessions coming soon on our YouTube channel

Next edition

2nd International Symposium on Artemisia

September 6–8, 2027 · Tenerife, Spain

Universidad de La Laguna

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