Programme

Biocontrol is advancing faster than ever, with adoption accelerating worldwide. As regulations evolve to support these innovations, both farmers and policymakers are eager to learn more. ABIM 2026 will spotlight the latest innovations in biocontrol and share proven strategies for scaling success, drawing on insights from across the global value chain. The programme will build momentum and evidence for how biocontrol delivers real impact in the field, turning innovation into action worldwide.

Join leading experts, innovators, and decision-makers as we showcase the latest breakthroughs in biocontrol and explore how successful solutions can be scaled in real-world conditions across different regions.

This year's programme is designed to build a compelling, evidence-based narrative - demonstrating not only that biocontrol works, but how to make it work in the field.

Day 1: Innovation in biocontrol

Day 2: What biocontrol innovation means for the value chain

Day 3: Enabling policy for biocontrol scale up 

The ABIM programme is made up of speakers selected through the Call for Papers process, as well as speakers invited by the ABIM Executive Board based on their expertise in the sector. ABIM does not have a process whereby speakers pay to speak nor are speaker slots offered as part of sponsorship packages to ensure the independence and integrity of the programme.

The Call for Papers opened on 15 April 2026 and closed on 15 June 2026 at 23:59 CET. Authors who submitted an abstract will be notified of the outcome no later than 15 July 2026. No abstract submission is required for posters. Posters can be booked during the registration process.

All programmes and presentations for previous ABIM are available in the Archive.