ASDS is a unique biennial event that brings together researchers, practitioners, and primary producers to explore the latest developments in the diagnosis, prevention, and management of soilborne plant diseases. ASDS 2026 promises to be dynamic symposium featuring:
A hands-on Nematology Workshop and field trips to showcase real-world applications.
Engaging sessions on trending topics including:
- Climate Change – Exploring how shifting environmental conditions influence disease dynamics and soil health
- Advanced Technologies in Soilborne Disease Research – Including remote sensing, AI-driven diagnostics, molecular tools, and data-driven modelling to revolutionise how we understand and manage soilborne diseases
- Nematology – Advances in nematode biology, diagnostics, and management strategies
- Horticulture – Disease pressures and integrated solutions across annual and perennial cropping systems
- Diagnostics, Biosecurity & Surveillance – Cutting-edge tools and frameworks for early detection, containment, and risk mitigation
- Integrated Management – Combining cultural, biological, and chemical approaches for sustainable disease control
- Soil Biodiversity & Microbiomes – Leveraging microbial communities to enhance soil health and suppress pathogens
