Conferences
Upcoming Journal Conferences (1)
Online
Plant pathogens cause severe yield losses worldwide and are increasingly exhibiting reduced sensitivity to conventional agrochemicals. Concurrently, climate change and the growing demand for more sustainable agricultural systems are highlighting the urgent need for alternative and/or integrated disease management strategies.
Beneficial microorganisms represent promising eco-friendly solutions capable of reducing dependence on synthetic products. However, the effectiveness of currently available bioformulations may vary according to environmental conditions and crop management practices.
To achieve more efficient, sustainable plant protection, advances in molecular and biotechnological tools can significantly improve the selection and characterization of novel biocontrol products or microbial consortia, in addition to deepening the understanding of their mechanisms of action and optimizing their practical application in crop disease management.
Simplifying regulatory and registration procedures is also essential to accelerate the introduction of innovative and efficient bioproducts in the market in order to promote and adopt more efficient and safer environmental solutions for pest and disease management.
This webinar addresses some important issues in current trends in the biological control of plant diseases.
The first presentation relates to the potential of synthetic microbial communities as innovative tools for the sustainable management of plant diseases:
- Invited Speaker: Dr. Antonino Malacrinò (Clemson University, USA)
- Title Presentation: “Potential Role of Synthetic Microbial Communities in Sustainable Plant Disease Management”
The second contribution explores the use of the well-established Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. lycopersici–tomato pathosystem as a model to investigate the interactions between fungal pathogens and biocontrol agents”
- Invited Speaker: Prof. Dr. Antonio di Pietro (University of Cordoba, Spain)
- Title Presentation: “Decoding Rhizosphere Multitrophic Networks Linking Fungal Pathogens and Biocontrol Agents in the Fusarium oxysporum–Tomato System”
The third presentation addresses challenges and opportunities in the registration and commercialization of biocontrol products through the case study of YSY®, an innovative bioformulation based on the beneficial yeast Papiliotrema terrestris strain PT22AV:
- Invited Speaker: Dr. Bruno Folchi (AgroVentures srl-llc (Italy-USA))
- Title Presentation: “Global Regulatory and Commercial Development of Microbial Biocontrol Agents—Challenges and Opportunities”
We hope these three contributions will stimulate discussion among attendees, fostering inputs, new insights, and collaborations.
Date and time: 18 June 2026, 10:00 a.m. EDT | 4:00 p.m. CEST
Website: https://sciforum.net/event/Agriculture-6?subscribe
Register now for free:
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with information on how to join the webinar. Registrations with academic institutional email addresses will be prioritized.
Unable to attend? Please register as the session will be recorded, and we will inform you when the recording is available for viewing.
Webinar Chairs and Speakers:
- Prof. Dr. Antonio Ippolitom, University of Bari “Aldo Moro”, Italy;
- Prof. Dr. Giuseppe Lima, University of Molise, Italy;
- Dr. Carmine Del Grosso, Institute for Sustainable Plant Protection, CNR, Italy;
- Dr. Antonino Malacrinò, Clemson University, Clemson, USA;
- Prof. Dr. Antonio Di Pietro, University of Córdoba, Spain;
- Dr. Bruno Folchi, AgroVentures srl/llc, Italy.
Relevant Call for Papers:
“Biological Control of Plant Diseases: Challenges and Opportunities”
Guest Editors: Prof. Dr. Giuseppe Lima, Prof. Dr. Antonio Ippolito and Dr. Carmine Del Grosso
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 August 2026
For more information about this webinar, please visit the following website: https://sciforum.net/event/Agriculture-6?subscribe.
If you have any questions about this event, please contact agriculture@mdpi.com.
Agriculture Webinar Secretariat
Upcoming MDPI Conferences (4)
Bologna, Italy
Abstract Submission Deadline is Approaching!
We invite all researchers to submit their abstract for the 2026 International Conference on Agriculture Sciences: Agroecology and Sustainable Systems (ICAS 2026), taking place from 21 to 23 October 2026 in Bologna, Italy.
Organized by MDPI journals Agriculture and Agronomy, this in-person conference provides a platform for leading experts, researchers, and industry practitioners to present as well as discuss their insights, pertinent to sustainable farming systems, agroecological approaches, and crop management.
Showcase Your Insights!
There will be oral and poster presentation opportunities, available for participants with accepted research submissions.
Submit an abstract of your research by 22 June 2026 here:
https://sciforum.net/user/submission/create/1618.
Find out more about the instructions for authors here:
https://sciforum.net/event/ICAS2026?section=#instructions.
Share this Opportunity with Your Network
Please feel free to share the information about this conference with your colleagues, peers and students.
We look forward to hearing your insights in Bologna!
The Organizing Committee,
2026 International Conference on Agriculture Sciences (ICAS 2026)
icas2026@mdpi.com
Online
We are thrilled to welcome you to the upcoming 1st International Electronic Conference on AgriEngineering (IOCAGE 2027), proudly sponsored by the MDPI open-access journal AgriEngineering. In line with our commitment to fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange, this online conference provides a unique platform for researchers to showcase their work, discuss groundbreaking findings, and engage in meaningful conversations with fellow experts.
Conference Chairs
Prof. Dr. Mathew Pelletier
Retired Scientist from Agricultural Research Service, United States Department of Agriculture, Lubbock, TX, USA
Prof. Dr. Francesco Marinello
Department of Land, Environment, Agriculture and Forestry, University of Padova, Legnaro, Padova, Italy
Topics of Interest
S1. Agricultural Mechanization
S2. Artificial Intelligence in Agriculture
S3. Precision Agriculture
S4. Livestock Farming Technology
S5. Remote Sensing in Agriculture
S6. Bioresources and Bioprocess Engineering
S7. Technical Note as Article Type in AgriEngineering
Important Dates
Deadline for Abstract Submission: 02 October 2026
Notification of Acceptance: 02 November 2026
Deadline for Registration: 27 January 2027
Guide for Authors:
Please submit your abstract at the following link by 02 October 2026:
https://sciforum.net/user/submission/create/1540
Please use the following link to register for the event for FREE by 27 January 2027:
https://sciforum.net/event/IOCAGE2027?subscribe§ion=#registration
For details regarding abstract, poster, and slide submission, please refer to the “Instructions for Authors” section of the following website:
https://sciforum.net/event/IOCAGE2027?subscribe§ion=#instructions
Best Oral Presentation Award and Best Poster Award (5 winners)
Each winner will receive a certificate and a prize of CHF 200.
For any inquiries regarding the event, please contact iocage2027@mdpi.com
We look forward to seeing you at IOCAGE 2027!
Online
We cordially invite you to attend this event organized by MDPI Environments (ISSN: 2076-3298; IF 3.7). It will take place virtually on 2-4 March 2027, CET, Online.
Conference Chair
Prof. Dr. Sergio Ulgiati,
Department of Science and Technology, Parthenope University of Napoli, Napoli, Italy,
School of Environment, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, China
The Topics of Interest
S1. Urban systems vs rural and forest surroundings
S2. Marine and terrestrial ecosystems
S3. Agricultural systems
S4. Water scarcity and recovery
S5. This mine is mine
S6. Worldwide mobility
Important Dates
Deadline for abstract submission: 10 November 2026
Notification of acceptance: 18 December 2026
Registration deadline: 25 February 2027
Guide for Authors
To submit your abstract, please click on the following link:
https://sciforum.net/user/submission/create/1842.
To register for the event, please click on the following link:
https://sciforum.net/event/IOCE2027?section=#registration.
For details regarding Abstract Submission, Poster and Slide Submission, and Publication Opportunities, you may refer to the “Instructions for Authors” section:
https://sciforum.net/event/IOCE2027?section=#instructions.
For any enquiries regarding the event, please contact ioce@mdpi.com.
We look forward to seeing you at the The 2nd International Online Conference on Environments.
Online
We invite you to attend the 5th International Online Conference on Animals organized by MDPI’s Animals (ISSN: 2076-2615; Impact Factor: 2.7) which will be held online from 22nd to 24th March 2027.
Conference Chairs
Prof. Dr. Clive J. C. Phillips, Curtin University Sustainability Policy (CUSP) Institute, Australia;
Prof. Dr. Colin G. Scanes, University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, USA;
Prof. Dr. Michael Hässig, University of Zürich, Switzerland.
Topics of Interest:
S1. Sustainable Animal Welfare, Ethics and Human–Animal Interactions;
S2. One Health: Improve Disease Manifestation and Management in Animals, Humans, and the Environment;
S3. Sustainable Animal Nutrition;
S4. Animal Physiology, Reproduction, and Sustainable Animal Production;
S5. Aquaculture Systems and Production Strategies in Asia;
S6. Sustainable Animal Systems and Precision Farming in Europe;
S7. Animal Genomics and Genetic Improvement in the Americas.
Important Dates
1. Deadline for abstract submission: 30 October 2026.
2. Abstract acceptance notification: 4 December 2026.
3. Early bird registration deadline: 22 January 2027.
4. Covering author registration deadline: 22 January 2027.
5. Registration deadline: 16 March 2027.
Guide for Authors
To submit your abstract, please click on the following link: https://sciforum.net/user/submission/create/1899
To register for this event, please click on the following link:
https://sciforum.net/event/IOCAN2027?section=#registration
For details regarding the submission of abstracts, posters and slides, and publication opportunities, please refer to the “Instructions for Authors” section:
https://sciforum.net/event/IOCAN2027?section=#instructions
For any enquiries regarding this event, please contact iocan2026@mdpi.com.
We look forward to seeing you at the 5th International Online Conference on Animals.
