The 3rd International Molecular Plant Protection Congress (IMPPC2026) will be held on May 17–21, 2026, at the Kremlin Palace in Antalya, Türkiye—an iconic Mediterranean venue celebrated for its stunning coastline, cultural vibrancy, and exceptional hospitality. The congress is co-organized by Ankara University and three distinguished institutions under the Republic of Türkiye, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry: the General Directorate of Agricultural Research and Policies, the General Directorate of Food and Control, and the Department of Training and Publication.
This year’s program will gather over 90 keynote speakers from across the globe, including three distinguished Nobel Laureates. The Opening Lecture will be delivered by Prof. Brian Kobilka (2012 Nobel Prize in Chemistry) for his groundbreaking research on G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs), while Prof. Martin Chalfie Chalfie (2008 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, for GFP) and Prof. Craig C. Mello Mello (2006 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, for RNAi) will each contribute unique perspectives on discoveries that shaped modern biology. The scientific program will feature cutting-edge symposia and invited talks spanning topics such as dsRNA- and peptide-based biopesticides, microbial and symbiont-based technologies, enzyme platforms, and precision diagnostics.