Plant biology is a blooming scientific area where novel developments continuously arise, opening new avenues of research and empowering innovation for agriculture and for food and non-food applications. PBE2020 focuses on delivering the latest scientific developments in plant biology, following an inclusive approach where long-standing research sectors and novel breakthrough topics are showcased, including aspects of science policy and ethics, and fostering participation of young scientists. In the frame of a well-established tradition of biennial congresses jointly organized by FESPB and EPSO, PBE2020 will be hosted by the first capital of Italy, a friendly city where technological and scientific innovation is a leader asset for sustainable development. We warmly invite plant biology researchers form all over the world to contribute to a vibrant and successful Congress by presenting and discussing their work and results at PBE2020 in Turin.