The overarching goal of the PSNA meetings is to provide a broad forum for scientists in phytochemical and related areas of research. The conference has a long tradition of promoting diversity in the phytochemistry field and supporting participation, professional development, and showcasing of early-career scientists. Our conference will bring together an international collection of research groups for the purpose of cross-collaboration and dissemination of unpublished research results. We hold a four-day conference in which we ensure that all junior trainees that wish to give a presentation are accommodated. One of the conference goals is to promote equity in science through our selections of invited speakers and session chairs. The specific objectives of the annual meeting are:  

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1. Share advances at the leading edge of phytochemistry, integrating research at genetic, cellular, and system levels with those at organismal, ecological, and environmental scales.  

2. To facilitate international collaborations between scientists.  

3. To provide junior scientists and trainees an opportunity to present their research in the form of oral and poster presentations.  

4. To promote equity in science in our selections of invited speakers and session chairs.