First Announcement

On behalf of the Scientific and Organizing Committees, it is our great pleasure to invite you to participate in the 13th Conference on Medicinal and Aromatic Plants of Southeast European Countries (13th CMAPSEEC), which will take place in Albania, from 17 to 19 March 2027.

Since its establishment, CMAPSEEC has become an important scientific platform bringing together researchers, academics, industry representatives and policy makers working in the field of medicinal and aromatic plants (MAPs) across Southeast Europe and beyond. The conference aims to foster scientific dialogue, promote interdisciplinary collaboration, and support innovation in the sustainable use and valorization of plant resources.

The conference aims to foster scientific exchange, interdisciplinary dialogue, and international collaboration in the fields of plant genetic resources, biodiversity conservation, ethnobotany, phytochemistry, pharmacology, cultivation technologies, and sustainable MAP value chains.

The 13th edition of CMAPSEEC will provide an excellent opportunity to present recent scientific achievements, discuss innovative research approaches, and strengthen cooperation between academia, research institutions, and the MAP industry.

The conference will be hosted in Albania, one of the oldest cultural and scientific regions of the country, located near the Albanian Alps, offering participants a unique setting that combines scientific exchange with rich cultural heritage.

The region is also closely connected to Malësia e Madhe, one of the most important areas for the cultivation and sustainable management of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (MAPs) in Albania. Recognized as a key contributor to the national MAP sector and home to the largest MAP cultivation area in the Western Balkans, the region provides an inspiring context for scientific dialogue and collaboration.

In this remarkable environment, CMAPSEEC 2027 will proudly welcome researchers, scientists, and professionals from across Europe and beyond.