NextGenBioPest was represented at the XVII International Congress of Acarology (ICA 2026), held in Montpellier, France, from 20 to 24 July 2026. Our partner, the Hellenic Agricultural Organization – DIMITRA (ELGO-DIMITRA), presented a poster on the use of a predatory mite as a biological control agent in Integrated Pest Management (IPM) systems. A leading forum for the global acarology community The International Congress of Acarology brings together researchers from around t

From June 29th to July 3rd, 2026, the XIII European Congress of Entomology took place at the Centre de Congrès Vinci in Tours, France. Our partner MAGMA attended the congress to present NextGenBioPest to the international entomology community, sharing the project's concept and objectives with fellow researchers and distributing project pamphlets to attendees. Congress website: https://www.ece2026.org/ Europe's Major Gathering of Entomologists The European Congress of Entomolo

Researchers from the Foundation for Research and Technology – Hellas (FORTH) took part in the 9th Molecular Insect Science Conference, held on April 27, 2026, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The team presented a poster titled "NextGenBioPest and REENFORCE: Innovative Strategies for Sustainable and Low-Risk Pest Management," showcasing the latest advances from both projects to an international audience of scientists and researchers. The poster highlighted how NextGenBioPest and REE

On May 12th, 2026, our partner Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra presented new research findings from NextGenBioPest at the International Scientific Days 2026 (ISD 2026) , held in Horný Smokovec, Slovakia — one of the key annual gatherings of the Central and Eastern European agricultural research community. ISD 2026 brought together scientists, academics, and researchers from across the region to exchange the latest findings in agricultural sciences, rural developme

In September 2025, Smart Agro Hub showcased the NextGenBioPest project during the 2nd Conference “Ecological Crisis & Economic Impacts: Adaptation, Innovation & Resilience” held in Athens. Organized by the School of Biosciences and the School of Business Administration of Aegean College , the event took place under the auspices of the Hellenic Ministry of Environment & Energy and the Region of Attica . The conference brought together experts from science, industry, and

From October 20th to 24th, 2025, the 20th Hellenic Entomological Congress took place in Mytilene, Greece, bringing together entomologists and crop protection specialists from across the country. Our partner ELGO DIMITRA (Hellenic Agricultural Organisation) used the occasion to promote NextGenBioPest, delivering two oral presentations that addressed two sides of the same challenge: understanding pesticide resistance and strengthening biological control. Congress website:...

On 28 August 2025, the University of Catania showcased the NextGenBioPest project at the VIII Simposio Internacional de Viçosa in Viçosa, Brazil. The presentation highlighted the project’s innovative approach to developing next-generation biopesticides and microbial-based tools for sustainable crop protection. Attendees gained insight into how NextGenBioPest aims to reduce pesticide use while supporting healthier and more resilient agricultural systems. The symposium provid

The University of Catania, a key scientific partner in the Horizon Europe-funded NextGenBioPest project, actively contributed to the...

The University of Catania, a core research partner in the Horizon Europe-funded NextGenBioPest project, proudly represented the...

The NextGenBioPest project took center stage during the first day of the Research and Innovation Webinar on Pesticides and Integrated...

NextGenBioPest is pleased to announce its participation in the SPS Committee’s thematic session on SPS-related emerging risks and new...

We are proud to announce that NextGenBioPest was represented by GreenLight Biosciences at Entomology 2024 , held in Phoenix, Arizona....

On October 10, 2024, BIOBEST and IVIA participated in the XIII Spanish Congress of Applied Entomology in Gijón, Spain. This prestigious...

The Smart Innovation Symposium 2024 successfully took place in Heraklion on September 27th, marking its first appearance in the Greek...

On September 24th, 2024, our partner Preagon Biotech presented NextGenBioPest-related research at Prague Bio 2024, a major biotechnology conference held in Prague, Czechia. The contribution, a poster titled "Environmentally Friendly Insecticides: Targeting Pests with Precision", introduced the technology of selective juvenoids to an audience of about 1,000 participants from science, business and industry. Conference page: https://conference.prague.bio/praguebio2024 A Differen

NextGenBioPest participated in the 10th EurAAc Symposium in Athens, Greece, from September 2-6, 2024. The event provided an invaluable...

The XXVII International Congress of Entomology (ICE 2024) provided an exceptional platform for NextGenBioPest, represented by the...