This symposium includes four main themes: 1.Taxonomy, Phylogeny and Phytogeography; 2.Biodiversity and Conservation; 3.Genetics and Genomics; 4.Breeding and Utilization -
Other topics include: domestication, evolution, plant genetic resources.
The conference is intended that the scientific subjects should be presented broadly in order to provide opportunity to sunflower community to present their work for sunflower production and trade in the world bringing science, research and private communities together.