Events
Upcoming events
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The XXI International Plant Protection Congress (IPPC), held jointly with the 26th Australasian Plant Pathology Conference (APPC), in Christchurch 2027.
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The 5th International Congress on Biological Invasions seeks to explore the theme From Threats to Solutions: Advancing Biosecurity.
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The 57th Australian Entomological Society Conference returns to Sydney in December 2026, featuring 4 keynote lectures, 1 public lecture, full-length and lightning talks, posters and plenty of networking opportunities.
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A free, hands-on, in person workshop by the ANU Centre for Biodiversity Analysis focused on the application of whole-genome population genomics to monitoring and managing invasive and endangered populations.
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The Plant Innovation Centre (PIC) invites you to join their annual Mini-Science Exchange (Mini-SX) where they present updates on current projects, discuss future project ideas and priorities, and host a selection of external speakers to inform, enlighten, and exchange views on the application of research and innovation to improve biosecurity outcomes and service delivery.
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This seminar will provide an overview of recent developments in Nanopore sequencing and showcase applications across a broad range of biological disciplines.
Past events
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16th Australasian Plant Virology Workshop (APVW) in Scarborough, WA from 27-29 October 2026.
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The third webinar in the 2026 virtual ADW webinar series: join us on a deep dive into the CSIRO Australian National Insect Collection (ANIC).
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NPBDN Members are invited to join this online Phytoplasma webinar on:
Reliable and Efficient Detection and Identification of Phytoplasmas in Plants: Current Diagnostic Approaches and Future Perspectives
Deciphering The Emergence of Flavescence dorée Though Molecular Epidemiology
Development and Evaluation of an MLSA-ONT Barcoding Workflow for ‘Ca. Phytoplasma' Diagnosis
Reliable and Efficient Detection and Identification of Phytoplasmas in Plants: Current Diagnostic Approaches and Future Perspectives
Deciphering The Emergence of Flavescence dorée Though Molecular Epidemiology
Development and Evaluation of an MLSA-ONT Barcoding Workflow for ‘Ca. Phytoplasma' Diagnosis
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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.
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The IPPC Secretariat will hold a special open session of the Expert Working Group (EWG) on Rhizoctonia theobromae under the framework of the Pest Outbreak Alert and Response System (POARS).
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This free in-person workshop from the ANU Centre for Biodiversity Analysis will introduce the principles of Illumina DNA library preparation for short-read sequencing and provide hands-on experience with the key steps involved in library construction, quality control, and best laboratory practices.
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The National Plant Biosecurity Diagnostic Network (NPBDN) is excited to announce the first webinar in the virtual Annual Diagnostics Workshop (vADW) 2026 series. The first webinar in the series will focus on Potato Mop Top Virus (PMTV).
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The National Plant Biosecurity Diagnostic Network (NPBDN) is excited to announce that registration is now open for the fourth and final webinar in the virtual Annual Diagnostics Workshop (vADW) 2024-25 series. The webinar will focus on Invertebrate plant pests and will take place on Wednesday, 30 April 2025, from 12:00 pm to 2:30 pm AEST.
