The Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) convened scholars, alumni, researchers, educators, and development partners on 19–20 October 2026 at its headquarters in Los Baños, Philippines to explore how research, education, and public service can drive agricultural transformation, improve rural livelihoods, and strengthen food security across Southeast Asia.

The 2026 Conference on SUSTAINing Southeast Asia's Agricultural Futures launched SEARCA's 60th anniversary celebration, bringing together regional expertise on sustainable and inclusive agricultural development. The gathering featured keynote addresses, plenary messages, six parallel sessions, and two special sessions on educational innovation and micro-credentials. .