The EBS Global User Support team concluded the CIMMYT-VACS Train-the-Trainer program with strong participation and effective delivery. Twelve participants completed all requirements and were certified. Follow-up initiatives, including continued guidance and additional training, aim to strengthen local capacity for independent EBS training execution.

From 12–23 January 2026, the Enterprise Breeding System (EBS) Knowledge Exchange Program (KEP) was successfully conducted at IRRI Headquarters, Philippines, convening partners from the International Potato Center (CIP)–Kenya and CIMMYT–Ethiopia for an intensive, hands-on training on centralized process operations and EBS core breeding workflows.