Annual Biocontrol Industry Meeting Lucerne
Annual Biocontrol Industry Meeting Lucerne 2009
At the fourth ABIM-Lucerne Conference, the prime international meeting of the biocontrol industry, novel and safe biological crop protection products have been presented and new trends in the global market were discussed.
(Lucerne, 21.10.2009) The 4th Annual Biocontrol Industry Meeting (ABIM-Lucerne 2009) was held at the KKL Culture and Convention Center Lucerne, Switzerland on October 19th-20th 2009. With the support of the European Commission, the meeting was organised in cooperation by the International Biocontrol Manufacturers Association (IBMA) and the Research Institute of Organic Agriculture (FiBL). ABIM-Lucerne provides an annual meeting place specifically adapted to the needs of the biocontrol industry.
Plant protection with natural and biological systems allows for the sustainable production of healthy foods while refraining from the use of chemical pesticides. The biocontrol industry is based on many years of research and development.
During the two days of the conference, over 350 delegates representing more than 200 companies and organisations from all over the globe exchanged experience and obtained information on the latest products and developments on the world market. The vast majority of company representatives stated that they were highly satisfied with the outcome of the conference. In the scientific programme, 25 presentations covered the latest developments in market development, regulatory affairs and novel products for plant protection. In addition to the presentation, information was at display in stands and posters in the exhibition hall.
Presentations 2009
All presentations are now available for download.
The 5th Annual Biocontrol Industry Meeting (ABIM-Lucerne 2010) will be held on October 25th– 26th 2010.
The aims of ABIM-Lucerne are to:
- discuss issues of common interest, such as regulations and policies,
- learn about new developments in the field of applied biocontrol and related diseases, weeds and pest control methods,
- discuss business opportunities, meet each other,
- encourage interaction between industry, distributors, public funded research, and administration,
- provide a convenient venue for meetings of national and regional industry associations.
Who should attend the meeting?
This meeting is specifically tailored to the needs of biocontrol manufacturers and distributors, but also provides an excellent meeting place for interaction with consultants, regulators and researchers.
Keynote themes and meeting programme (ABIM-Lucerne 2010)
Monday October 25
13.00 - 13.45 Welcome
13.45 – 14.45 Plenary session 1: New developments in regulation and policy
14.45 – 15.30 Plenary session 2: Market developments for Biocontrol
16.30 – 18.30 Plenary session 3: Gaps and new market opportunities
19.15 Apéritif
Tuesday October 26
08.30 – 10.00 Plenary session 4: Microbials and Macrobials
10.30-12.00 Plenary session 5: New products: Botanicals, natural substances and Semiochemicals
13.30 - 15.30 IBMA Annual General Assembly Meeting
