Tentative Agenda

Preliminary information: This agenda is tentative. The official program and detailed schedule will be released at a later date.

Week Structure

• Tuesday, October 20, 2026
  Arrival and registration.
• Wednesday, October 21, 2026
  Opening remarks, keynote presentation, Sessions 1 and 2, and poster reception.
• Thursday, October 22, 2026
  Keynote presentation, Sessions 3 and 4, business meeting, and conference dinner and awards.
• Friday, October 23, 2026
  Networking and local activities; conference closes at noon, followed by departures.

Scientific Program

• Wednesday: Sessions 1 and 2, covering diagnostics and vector biology, and pathogen biology and host–pathogen interactions.
• Thursday: Sessions 3 and 4, covering plant biology and disease tolerance, and genetics, biotechnology, and integrated disease management.
• Keynotes: One keynote presentation is planned for each scientific meeting day.
• Posters: Poster viewing and a networking reception are planned for Wednesday.

Lunches, dinners, and other scheduled meals are included in the conference program. Detailed times, speaker assignments, presentation titles, and room information will be provided in the official agenda.