The 2022 World Seed Congress, organized by the International Seed Federation and Spanish seed associations ANOVE and APROSE, was held in Barcelona, bringing together over 1,400 professionals to discuss innovation and quality seeds for sustainable agriculture. The event, held after a two-year pause due to the pandemic, emphasized the role of seeds in food security and the importance of free global movement of seeds. The Congress highlighted the significant increase in European agricultural productivity over the last two decades, largely due to plant breeding, and underscored the need for continued research and innovation to meet the food production challenges of a growing global population. The importance of collaboration, sustainable practices, and innovation in seed improvement was emphasized to ensure food security and provide value to the agricultural chain.