Events

 

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29 & 30 January 2025

Biostimulants Europe 2025

Madrid, Spain

Driving Innovation and Growth in Sustainable Agriculture

ACI's Biostimulants Europe 2025 conference brings together industry leaders, researchers, scientists, and professionals from the biostimulants sector. The conference serves as a platform for knowledge exchange, networking, and discussions on the latest advancements, challenges, and opportunities in the field of biostimulants.

Key topics:

• Global Biostimulants Market Outlook & Update
• Policy & Regulation
• Getting Biostimulants Approved In line with Legislations
• Exploring the Demand for Various Raw Materials
• Formulations and New Developments to Enhance your Businesses Product Portfolio
• Opportunities for the Integration of Biostimulants
• Quality & Credibility of Biostimulant Substances
• Seed Treatments and the Benefits on Plant Health
• Technological Advancements to Optimise Biostimulants
• The Future of Biostimulants

Website: https://www.wplgroup.com/aci/event/biostimulants-europe

 

 

 

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27-31 October 2025

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 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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08-13 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