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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16th Australasian Plant Virology Workshop (APVW) in Scarborough, WA from 27-29 October 2026.
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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.
Past events
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11th Australasian Soilborne Disease Symposium (ASDS), Hilton Cairns, Queensland, Australia, 1st – 5th August 2022.
Pre-symposium workshops and field trips will feature current topics of interest including:
– Pathogen-Plant-Microbe Interactions
– Overcoming Fusarium wilts
– On-farm biosecurity practices
Pre-symposium workshops and field trips will feature current topics of interest including:
– Pathogen-Plant-Microbe Interactions
– Overcoming Fusarium wilts
– On-farm biosecurity practices
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The two-day symposium, sponsored by the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment, will include a program of plant biosecurity research supported by the PBRI member organisations and delivered by a large range of research teams in Australia. Presentations from industry members, PBRI partner organisations and members of the Biosecurity Extension Community will also be included
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For the first time, the ADW and ASW will present a combined workshop program themed around integration to inspire and innovate. The workshop will be held from 30th August to the 1st September 2022 in Melbourne. Registrations will be open to members of the National Plant Biosecurity Diagnostics Network (NPBDN) and the Plant Surveillance Network Australasia-Pacific (PSNAP).
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Environmental DNA (eDNA) analysis uses the power of DNA sequences to offer a rapid, universal and cost-effective way to measure biodiversity, detect pests, and much more.
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The Virus Diseases of Ornamentals Working Group of the International Society for Horticultural Science is pleased to announce the XV International Symposium on Virus Diseases of Ornamental Plants, to be held as a fully virtual meeting.
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The Crawford Fund’s annual conference is a highlight of Australia’s agricultural development and food security calendar. For almost 30 years they have drawn significant focus to issues worthy of global and Australian attention.
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The 23rd biennial Australian Plant Pathology Society Conference will be held in November 2021. The theme for the conference is “Stay Connected for Plant Health”.
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The University of Canberra is holding a course on insect identification for museum collections.