Plants, pests, pollinators, policy and people: bringing together Ireland’s plant science, plant health and entomology community.

SIPP × Irish Entomology Network Joint Conference 2026

Plants, Pests, Pollinators, Policy & People

Friday, 16 October 2026

Teagasc Ashtown, Dunsinea Lane, Dublin 15, D15 KN3K

The Society of Irish Plant Pathologists (SIPP) and the Irish Entomology Network (IEN) are pleased to invite you to our 2026 Joint Conference, bringing together researchers, students, practitioners, industry, government and policy professionals working across plant health, entomology and applied biology.

The conference will provide a forum for sharing research, discussing emerging challenges and building connections across traditionally linked disciplines.

Topics will span areas including:

Plant pathology and plant health

Entomology and insect pests

Pollinators and biodiversity

Crop and horticultural systems

Forestry and forest health

Biosecurity and invasive species

Diagnostics, surveillance and monitoring

Plant health and environmental policy

Applied research and innovation

We particularly encourage participation from across academia, government, research organisations, industry, NGOs and the wider plant health and entomology communities.

Submit an Abstract

We welcome abstract submissions from researchers, practitioners and students working across plant pathology, entomology, plant health and related areas of applied biology.

There are three presentation formats available:

Oral Presentation

12-minute presentation + 3 minutes for questions

Oral presentations provide an opportunity to present research, projects, surveillance programmes, applied work or other developments relevant to the conference themes.

Short Talk

5-minute presentation

Short talks are designed for concise presentations of new research, early-stage work, interesting observations, emerging projects or other topics that would benefit from a rapid presentation format.

Poster Presentation

A0 poster

Posters will be displayed during the conference, with a dedicated poster session providing time for attendees and presenters to discuss their work.

Abstract Submission

Submit your abstract here:

https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/tVUDVLwCtL (https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/tVUDVLwCtL)

BSc & MSc Student Sponsorship

SIPP and IEN are also supporting participation from the next generation of plant health and entomology researchers.

Sponsorship is available for BSc and MSc students wishing to attend the 2026 Joint Conference.

Students interested in receiving support can apply here:

https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/5wvx16CKSs (https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/5wvx16CKSs)

We strongly encourage undergraduate and Master's students with an interest in plant pathology, entomology, plant health, biodiversity, forestry, horticulture, agriculture or related areas to apply.

Students are also encouraged to submit their work for consideration as an oral presentation, short talk or poster.

Who Should Attend?

The conference is open to anyone with an interest in plant health, entomology and applied biology, including:

Researchers and academics

Undergraduate and postgraduate students

Plant health and biosecurity professionals

Entomologists and plant pathologists

Agricultural, horticultural and forestry professionals

Government and policy professionals

Industry representatives

Environmental and biodiversity organisations

Diagnostics and surveillance specialists

Whether your work focuses on a pathogen, an insect, a crop, a forest, an ecosystem or the policies that help protect them, the conference aims to create opportunities for exchange across disciplines.

Venue

Teagasc Ashtown

Dunsinea Lane

Dublin 15

D15 KN3K

Friday, 16 October 2026

Further programme and speaker information will be announced ahead of the conference.

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