International Phytotechnologies Conference- IPC 19
Growing Clean- Partnering with Plants to Remediate, Recover, Renew
October 26-28, 2026
Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Hosted by International Phytotechnology Society and Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station
The conference will serve scientists, consultants, designers, engineers, builders, regulators, site owners, and community environmental non-profits coming together to explore how phytotechnologies can address current and emerging environmental challenges.
This Conference will add extra focus on applied opportunities for phytotechnologies, including those in areas of green infrastructure for stormwater management, urban brownfield reclamation, food and health safety, and general resilience improvements that living plants provide. All of our typical IPS session topics will also be offered.
Stay tuned for more info on keynote speakers and other conference highlights and specifics.
Host City
Providence is the deeply creative and ethnically diverse capital city of Rhode Island (watch "The Secret Mall Apartment"- a true movie filmed here recently), and home to the famous WaterFire Providence ( waterfire.org ). Located at the top of Narragansett Bay, which feeds to the Ocean, Providence has tidal rivers running right through downtown. The Seekonk, Moshassuck, and Woonasquatucket Rivers all converge in downtown. Much work has been done to unbury the rivers from industrial influence, and awareness is growing rapidly of how green infrastructure or nature-based solutions can add ecosystem services to urban life and improve water qualities and stormwater management for the city.
Rhode Island's state-wide commitment to municipal and coastal resilience can be seen in the Municipal Resilience Program and the Resilient Rhody: state of resilience report 2024. All 39 of RI's cities have been certified in the Municipal Resilience Program and voter-approved funding through state green bonds in the amount of $16 million was dedicated to municipal resilience projects in 2024/2025.
Venue
Omni Providence
1 Exchange St
Providence, RI 02903
Connected to Providence Place Mall and Rhode Island Convention Center, Omni Providence Hotel is a refined downtown hotel and conveniently located in the walkable downtown area near top destinations including Brown University, Providence College, RISD and the Amica Mutual Pavilion. Our hotel is ideally positioned for business trips, romantic getaways or vacations in New England, offering elevated accommodations with sweeping views of the downtown skyline. When you’re not exploring the city, make use of our fully equipped fitness center or take advantage of our in-room fitness kits. You can also enjoy delicious dining at Fleming’s Steakhouse, a celebration of fine food and wine. Extensive menus focus on prime steaks and fresh seafood, and guests can enjoy tastings from our vast wine collection. The Omni is equipped with over 20,000 square feet of event space.
Sponsored Hotels
Omni Providence
This is the main Conference venue and hotel in the heart of downtown Providence, a 20-minute drive/ride from the airport.
0.00km from the venue
Rates: $209 per night when booked as part of conference room block
Travel Information
Airports
T.F. Green International Airport- PVD- Providence, RI is about a 15-min drive from the conference venue
16.00km from the venue
Stay tuned for more instructions on travel from airport to the Omni Hotel in downtown Providence. Uber, Lyft, and taxis are reasonable options.
Boston's Logan International Airport is about a one hour's drive from Providence, RI.
88.00km from the venue
Although Providence is a full international airport, some rates might be more available in Boston. This airport would only make sense if you are considering a bit of New England vacation along with the Conference and are prepared to rent a car or take the train from the airport.
Program
The Conference Program will become available as we get closer to the conference dates.
Abstract Submission
Please stay tuned. The Call for Abstracts will be posted very soon.
Contact Information
For Conference information, you may contact either
Renee Stoops
local Rhode Island host, Plant Allies and Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council
renee@plantallies.com
or
Professor Jason White
Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station
jason.white@ct.gov
Conference Committee
Stay tuned for full organizing committee.