Events

 

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8-13 March 2026

XVII International Symposium on Biological Control of Weeds (ISBCW 2026)

Rotorua, Aotearoa New Zealand

 

The International Symposium on Biological Control of Weeds (ISBCW) is the most important event for weed biocontrol scientists from all over the world. Approximately every four years, this gathering provides an opportunity for participants to exchange advances, renew ties of friendship, develop new collaborations, and discuss the way forward.

Since its inception in 1969, the symposium has become an essential meeting point for all those involved in weed biocontrol activities.

Join us for the next symposium and be part of this vibrant exchange of ideas, innovations, and developments.

Website: https://isbcw-rotorua.com

 

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10-11 June 2026

Biopesticides Europe 2026

Amsterdam, The Netherlands

 

Biopesticides Europe 2026 brings together the full biological crop protection value chain to focus on turning regulatory change, climate pressure and market demand into real, scalable opportunities for biologicals. Across two days on the 10th & 11th June in Amsterdam, the conference examines how evolving EU rules, the withdrawal of key chemical actives and growing sustainability expectations are reshaping R&D priorities, product portfolios and commercial strategies for both traditional agrochemical players and specialist biologicals companies. Delegates will hear practical case studies on building robust, field-ready biopesticide products, navigating complex regulatory pathways, and driving confident adoption at farm level through better performance, positioning and stewardship.

The programme blends strategic market insight with technical depth, addressing issues such as microbial stability, formulation and fermentation advances, data and field trial requirements, and how to position biologicals as reliable tools alongside (or instead of) conventional chemistry. Sessions will also explore logistics, storage and distribution constraints, commercial models with distributors and retailers, and the realities of integrating biologicals into crop protection programmes in different European markets.

Conference Website: https://www.wplgroup.com/aci/event/biopesticides-europe
Conference Agenda: https://www.wplgroup.com/aci/cpee8-mkt-agenda

For More Info & Registration:

Name: Rohan Baryah – Marketing & Delegate Sales
Phone: + 48 (0)61 646 7022
Email: rbaryah@acieu.net

 

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From 27-31 October 2025 postponed to October 2026

16th Workshop of the IOBC-MRQA Working Group: Innovations in rearing high-quality invertebrates

Tucson, AZ, USA

 

 

Joint meeting of the IOBC Global Working Group on Mass Rearing & Quality Assurance (MRQA) and the Association of Natural Biocontrol Producers (ANBP)

The organizing committee has decided to postpone the meeting for one year to October 2026.
Many of our members and invited speakers expressed their uncertainty to secure funding and/or approval to travel to the meeting. We hope that in a year's time, these issues will have stabilized, and we will have a much better chance of having the required number of attendees to make this meeting a success.
We still plan to hold the meeting in Tucson, Arizona, and will keep working over the coming year to organize a great meeting.
We hope to see you all at the meeting, just a little bit later than expected!

The workshop objective is to explore opportunities for advancing the rearing of high quality entomophagous and phytophagous insects and mites, entomopathogenic nematodes, and other invertebrates for plant and animal pest management, human and animal food, and a variety of other uses. The program will consist of symposia on current "Hot topics," invited and submitted presentations and posters on mass rearing and quality assurance. Presentations will serve as a basis for discussion and exchange, with the final aim of improving collaboration among scientists and practitioners.

General topics for the sessions include:

1. Mass rearing and evaluating biological control agents for crop pests
2. Mass rearing for SIT and other autocidal pest control
3. Methods for assessing the quality of biological control products
4. Mass rearing insects for food and feed
5. Open session on rearing invertebrates

Download: First Announcement (pdf)

More information on IOBC-MRQA: https://www.mrqa.eu

 

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17-21 July 2028

XXVIII International Congress of Entomology in 2028 (ICE 2028)

Cape Town, South Africa

 

The theme of ICE 2028 is: “Entomology for a better future”.

ICE 2028 in Cape Town offers an opportunity for Africa and the rest of the Global South to join in the journey to this better future, while still offering a world class conference venue and city for international delegates.

Website: https://ice2028.com