The International Symposium on Saffron Biology and Biotechnology is recognized as one of the premier international gatherings dedicated particularly to saffron and allies. It allows fostering international interactions among scientists, exchange information on the latest advances in Saffron research, development and industry. This upcoming symposium will take place on November 9-12, 2016, in Agadir Morocco. Previous similar meeting took place successively in Albacete, Spain in 2003, in Mashad Iran in 2006, in Kozain Greece in 2009 and in Kashmir India in 2012.