Texas Tech University will host the 2026 Global Sorghum Conference from September 14–18 in Lubbock, Texas, marking the first time the event is being held in the United States. The university earned the opportunity through its strong research capabilities and long-standing partnerships across the sorghum sector.

The conference is expected to convene international scientists, producers, industry representatives, and policymakers to discuss emerging research, sustainable production systems, crop improvement, water-use efficiency, and the role of sorghum in strengthening global food security. Organizers view the event as an important platform for fostering international collaboration and accelerating innovation in sorghum research and development.