International Branch Virtual Symposium Submission Descriptions

For the 2026 Virtual Symposium, the deadline to submit a 10-minute presentation or poster is Friday, March 6, 2026.

The International Branch is offering grants for students and researchers who are experiencing financial hardship. The purpose of the grant is to allow recipients to present a virtual poster or pre-recorded oral presentation who otherwise would be unable to do so. To learn more and apply, click here

Submit a 10-minute presentation or poster

Frontiers in IPM: Sustainable Management of Invertebrate Pests in a Changing World

Program Chair: Rory Mc Donnell,  Oregon State University

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is an all-encompassing approach to managing pests in an economically and environmentally sound way. It combines biological, cultural and chemical control methods to effectively manage pest species. This session will focus on innovations and key aspects in the IPM of insect pests including accurate pest identification, effective monitoring, developing action thresholds, and optimal use of new and existing biological, cultural and chemical tools.


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Insect Taxonomy in the 21st Century

Program Chair: Jessica Awad,  Naturalis Biodiversity Center

For many entomologists, the word “taxonomy” conjures images of cluttered old laboratories, dusty historical books, and endlessly opinionated arguments over minor nomenclatural details. In reality, taxonomy remains an essential and vital information system for biodiversity, and it continues to evolve along with the people and technologies of the 21st century. This session showcases contemporary research in insect taxonomy, with a focus on the special problems, new methods, and pressing applications of our time.


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Visualizing Entomology: From Lens to Canvas

Program Chair: Véronique Martel,  Natural Resources Canada

As entomologists, we regularly face the challenge of visually representing our study organisms—whether in conference presentations, publications, or graphical abstracts. While some of us rely on photography, others turn to digital illustrations or traditional drawings, each approach offering distinct advantages. This session will explore diverse methods of insect illustration and image acquisition, examining both artistic and scientific perspectives. Participants will gain insight into selecting and implementing visualization techniques that best serve their research communication goals.


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Invited Society: IOBC-NTRS (International Organization for Biological Control)

Program Chair: Fernanda Cingolani,  Centro de Estudios Parasitologicos y de Vectores CEPAVE, Argentina

The IOBC-NTRS is the Neotropical Region Section of the International Organization for Biological Control (IOBC), a non-for-profit organization whose mission is to promote the development of biological control, and its use in integrated pest management programs all over the world. In particular, the IOBC-NTRS fosters connection and cooperation among people interested in biological control in Latin America and the Caribbean. We greatly appreciate the interdisciplinary work with institutions for educational and research purposes as universities and academic societies, government entities, extension services, NGOs, growers and private companies which pursue similar objectives. We promote the establishment of contact with representatives from the different countries in the region, for the exchange of information, building of cooperation, and working on joint initiatives.


Plenary Speakers

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General 10-Minute Oral Presentations and General Posters

10-minute oral presentations and posters presenting work on any insects and their relatives, not included in the other sessions, are welcome in these general sessions.

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