Annual Event 2026 Communiqué

The SeedNL Annual Event 2026 brought together more than 130 members of the SeedNL community to reflect on one central theme: Seeds of Collaboration. Throughout the day, participants explored how partnerships between private, public, academic, and civic actors can strengthen seed systems worldwide. Discussions highlighted both the opportunities and the challenges of working together, emphasising that resilient seed systems are built through trust, local ownership and long-term collaboration.

Our event communiqué brings together the key messages from the plenary sessions, panel discussion and interactive breakout sessions. It captures practical insights on topics and partnerships, as well as reflections on SeedNL's role as a connector within the Dutch Diamond - and beyond. Whether you joined us in Woerden or couldn't attend, we invite you to explore the discussions and ideas that emerged during the day. Find the document below!