Session 1
Diagnostics, epidemiology, surveillance for disease, and insect vector control.
Program
Thematic Sessions For ISPVP (tentative)
A seven-session framework with invited and selected talks aligned to the 2026 committee outline.
Session Framework
Session 2
Emerging technologies, omics, and AI-powered tools.
Session 3
Pathogen biology and microbiome.
Session 4
Insect biology and insect-pathogen interactions.
Session 5
Plant biology and plant-pathogen interactions.
Session 6
Genetics, breeding, CRISPR, and biotechnology for disease and vector control.
Session 7
Integrated disease/pest management, including economic analyses.
Program Format
- Approximately seven two-hour general sessions.
- Two late-afternoon/evening poster sessions (Wednesday and Thursday).
- Per session: 1-2 invited talks and 3-4 selected oral talks.
- Talk lengths: 30 minutes (invited) and 15 minutes (selected).
Preliminary Week Structure
- Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Arrival and registration. - Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Meeting day 1 and poster session. - Thursday, October 22, 2026
Meeting day 2 and poster session. - Friday, October 23, 2026
Meeting day 3 and closing activities.