4th Annual Bacterial Leaf Streak Initiative Conference

University of Minnesota, St. Paul

April 9th-11th, 2025

View the Meeting Schedule Here

Meeting Dates & Location

The event is in Cargill Hall (campus map, parking, and directions here) at the University of Minnesota. Parking, public transit, and ride share app services are all available on campus. 


Events

This year the meeting will be expanded to include a hands-on diagnostic workshop, a career panel discussion, a special working session to discuss the creation of an updated Bacterial Leaf Streak protocol manual, and an evening social event on April 10th. We are working on confirming our invited speakers; the finalized schedule of events is forthcoming. 


Register Now! 

You can register for the meeting here. This year the conference registration fee is $55 and can be paid by credit card or EFS string (UMN employees only). Non-UMN attendees will be asked to create a user account in the registration process.



Lodging Options

For folks traveling from out of town, here are a few of lodging options in Roseville, about a 7-10 minute drive to UMN's St. Paul campus:

Avid Hotel

Holiday Inn Express

DoubleTree by Hilton - Roseville



If you have any questions, please contact Rebecca Curland (curl0013@umn.edu).


We look forward to gathering with you in April!


Kind Regards,

BLS Research Initiative Co-organizers

Rebecca Curland

Andy Read

Jonathan Jacobs