Event Calendar

Amarillo, Texas

The 27^th Biannual International Plant Resistance to Insects (IPRI) Workshop will take place in Canmore, AB, Canada, at the Coast Canmore Hotel and Conference Centre.

Spokane, Washington

An invite-only emergency preparedness exercise hosted in partnership with the CDC in Atlanta, Georgia 

Des Moines, Iowa

The 9th Molecular Insect Science Conference will take place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 27-29 April 2026.

A topical program, led by global experts in the field, will showcase groundbreaking research in insect molecular sciences and highlight innovative molecular and biotechnological approaches for controlling insect pests and disease vectors.

Topics will include:

• Genomic and epigenetic innovations in insect science
• RNA interference, gene editing, and synthetic biology in insects
• Insect chitin biology and structural integrity
• Regulatory networks in insect growth, development, and physiology
• Insect neurobiology, learning, and behaviour 
• Insect microbiomes, symbiosis, immunity, and vector competence
• Insect-plant molecular interactions and herbivory
• Molecular insights into insecticide resistance and sustainable management
• Emerging technologies and applications in molecular entomology

Abstracts are invited by 7 November 2025 for talks and posters.

Conference chairs:
Chris Bass, University of Exeter, UK
Qing Yang, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
Kun Yan Zhu, Kansas State University, USA

Location: Online/virtual

About: An online event that brings together entomologists from around the world to share and explore the latest research in the field. This virtual platform allows participants to present findings, exchange ideas, and connect with a global network of insect science professionals. By removing geographic barriers, the symposium fosters international collaboration and broadens access to cutting-edge entomological knowledge.

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The 2025 Invasive Ant Boot Camp will be held from May 6-8, 2026, at the University of Florida in Gainesville. This intensive three-day workshop, led by Dr. Andrea Lucky and a team of specialists in pest control, policy, and ant ecology, focuses on the identification and management of invasive ant species. Gain hands-on experience with some of the world's most problematic invasive and tramp ants through a combination of expert-led lectures, field trips, and lab sessions.

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.