11 April 2013

Biopesticide Market Opportunities; strategic knowledge sharing and networking event

Organised by:

The Enterprise Europe Network SE UK, Natural Resources Institute and SCI’s BioResources Group

London UK

Registration Closed

This event is no longer available for registration.

Synopsis

This joint event will:

provide an opportunity to hear from a range of pest management stakeholders on Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and the drivers for change in pest management technologies and practices in European agriculture and horticulture
bring them together with representatives from companies in different parts of the industry wishing to learn about and exploit new markets for alternatives to conventional chemical pesticides
incude a workshop session to hear and discuss in syndicate new technology proposals from a number of companies/organisations

The event is aimed at stakeholders in the current and new technologies and regulatory aspects of biopesticides and IPM along with the companies engaged in the manufacturing and supply chains that will be affected by changes in legislation, technology and associated farming practices and of course the farmers themselves and representative bodies from the Agricultural Sector.

Participants will be facilitated to make new contacts that might lead to both commercial and technology development partnerships, addressing new markets for biopesticides and other IPM component technologies.

Programme

Event Day

Event Schedule

08:30: Registration and refreshents
09:00: Opening address Professor Andrew Westby, Director, Natural Resources Institute (NRI), University of Greenwich (UoG)
09:10: Introduction to Enterprise Europe Network Dr Jeff Pedley, Enterprise Europe Network South East UK (EEN-SE UK), UoG
09:25: Biopesticides and IPM Dr Rory Hillocks, European Centre for IPM, NRI, UoG
09:40: About the IBMA and market perspectives on Biopesticides David Carey, Executive Director, IBMA
10:05: Aspects of Biopesticide regulation Dr Roma Gwynn, Rationale-Biopesticide Strategists
10:30: Tea and Coffee Break
10:50: Farming with fewer pesticides Stephanie Williamson, Pesticide Action Network
11:15: IPM in Orchard Fruits – current perspectives and future needs Professor Jerry Cross, East Malling Research
11:40: Short presentations by crop protection companies
13:00: Lunch Break
14:00: Round table, networking and match-making session
15:30: Tea and Coffee Break
15:45: Discussion Session
16:30: Final conclusions and close

Accessibility Grants

SCI accessibility grants are available to support SCI members with disabilities, long term health conditions, those who require a carer, and members who are nursing parents to attend SCI events. Download an application form to apply for a grant.

Venue and Contact

University of Greenwich

University of Greenwich, Old Royal Naval College, London, UK.

For a location map, please click here.

Sue Ramsden

Tel: +44 (1634) 883615

Email: S.M.Ramsden@Greenwich.ac.uk

Fees

To attend this event is FREE of charge.

Become an SCI Member and save on this and future events

See Membership Options

Booking Process/Deadlines

Booking terms and conditions

CPD Info

SCI Members attending this meeting are able to claim CPD points.

Additional Info

Exhibition and Sponsorship

An exhibition will take place alongside the conference for companies and related organisations who may wish to exhibit. Please email conferences@soci.org for further information and prices. Spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.