2026 Annual Meeting

66th Meeting of WSSA

Vibrant city skyline at sunset with a park and trees in the foreground, showcasing urban development and natural greenery, emphasizing the importance of weed science and urban landscape management.

Presented by: Weed Science Society of America

Where: Raleigh Marriott Crabtree Valley, 4500 Marriott Drive, Raleigh, NC

Dates: Monday February 9, 2026 – Thursday, February 12, 2026

Get ready for the WSSA Annual Meeting deep in the heart of North Carolina!


We’re thrilled to welcome you to Raleigh—where southern charm meets cutting-edge science. Join us in this vibrant capital city to connect with colleagues, explore the latest in weed science, and enjoy everything from world-class BBQ to historic landmarks. We can’t wait to see y’all in Raleigh!

2027 WSSA Submissions

2027 WSSA Annual Meeting Registration Links

2027 WSSA Call For Symposia

WSSA members are invited to submit proposals for symposia at our annual meeting. The proposal deadline is June 15, 2026. The board will evaluate the proposed symposia based on the justification, the target audience, publication plans, and the completeness of the proposal agenda and budget. Symposia organizers are strongly urged to consider publication of the symposium papers in one of the WSSA’s journals and publication will be one of the factors considered in selecting symposia for the meeting. We also encourage symposia organizers to consider building in a discussion period to further increase audience participation.  

Please see the guidelines below for symposia funding from the WSSA. Requests for travel support can be made for non-members only.

Symposium proposals should be emailed directly to the WSSA President Elect and Program Chair Ian Burke copied to the Vice President Dawn Refsell by June 15, 2026. You will receive an email confirmation that your proposal has been received.  If you have any questions, feel free to email Ian.

Hotel Information:

Booking links for Raleigh Marriott Crabtree Valley are below.  Please note that student rooms are for students only and has limited availability.

  • Last day to book: Thursday, January 15, 2026
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2026 Student Contest Score Sheets