Thirty-one presentations and ten posters cover the very latest research developments on poplars and willows from around the world.  The plenary session focused on poplar and willow breeding and genomics, with presentations from leading North American scientists. Technical session topics included: (1) Poplar and Willow Breeding, (2) Genomics, (3) Environmental Applications, and (4) General topics (including papers on silviculture, physiology, pest resistance and carbon sequestration). Posters provided updates on a wide array of topics. This was a meeting that should not have been missed!!