IOBC MEETING 2023 INTEGRATED CONTROL IN PROTECTED CROPS, TEMPERATE AND MEDITERRANEAN CLIMATE 27-31 August, 2023 in Brest

About IOBC-WPRS

IOBC-WPRS promotes the use of sustainable, environmental safe, economically feasible, socially acceptable, control-methods of pests and diseases of agricultural and forestry crops. Therefore IOBC-WPRS encourages collaboration in the development and promotion of Biological and Integrated Production systems.

IOBC-WPRS fosters research and practical application, training and information, especially of biological methods of control, but also of all methods, including chemicals, within an integrated pest management context.

IOBC-WPRS elaborates guidelines for integrated production of agricultural crops, develops and standardises methods of testing effects of pesticides on beneficial species.

IOBC-WPRS offers presentation platforms (workshops, symposia, proceedings, publications) to scientists involved in research to improve agricultural crop production using methods and strategies in agreement with overall goal of IOBC. IOBC-WPRS helps implementing scientific knowledge into the advising and executing biological and integrated production. (source: http://www.iobc-wprs.org/index.html)

Expected themes

This event is an opportunity to promote research, development, implementation and training of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) systems in protected crops, and to promote cooperation between scientists, advisors and producers working in this field. Scientific presentation and talk will be combined with social events to encourage discussions between participants and to share ideas and knowledge.

The following themes will be addressed at the symposium:

• New natural enemies, new pests
• Food supplementation
• Role of the plant in IPM (induced and/or genetic plant resistance, plant nutrition)
• Biocontrole: (1) Research impact: adoption rate (% growers using, why, why not, economic approaches); (2) Microbes (biopesticides, biostimulants)
• IPM and environment (light etc.)
• Microbiotes around roots, plants or parasites which help plants to defend themselves
• Phenotypes

Brittany and Brest

From the website of the tourism office of Brest

Brest, the city of the Ponant, has always been open to the world, thanks to its maritime activity, and is rich in intense and fascinating history. Discover this ocean capital, where the city and the sea are one. Here, heritage is shared, the sea is experienced, art is transformed... and everything is easy!

Brest harbour

Brest's maritime vocation is undoubtedly due to its geographical position on the Brest roadstead. A large expanse of water protected from currents by the Pointe de Roscanvel, the bay is a great playground for nautical activities, as well as scallop fishing. It forms a rugged coastline of coves and headlands, offering exceptional panoramic views from land or sea.

Arty and historic Brest

Unique and atypical in its position as the "end of the world" on a promontory overlooking the sea, Brest is also unique in its many cultural facets. In a single day, you can visit the remains of the Second World War, walk to a contemporary art exhibition and contemplate works of street art along the way... and in the evening, take in a show on one of France's leading national stages. Eclectic and multicultural, Brest lives up to its title as a City of Art and History.

Brittany is all about getting away from it all, whether you’re walking or enjoying good food, following your dreams or just exploring. Along the footpaths, on the beach or in the cobbled streets, take a deep breath of sea air and let yourself go: this is Brittany! From the Official website of tourism in Brittany

Nature and Outdoor Activities

Take your time. Take the air. Escape for a few hours or a whole day and journey to the edge of the world. Walk through the moorlands and on the coastal paths, with 180-degree sea views. Cycle through a legendary forest with the wind in your hair, enjoying the fresh air. Get a taste of adventure on a mountain-bike or a surfboard. Breathe it all in: on the coast or in the countryside, Brittany offers a real taste of freedom. Come and enjoy it!

Food & drink

Let’s put an end to the clichés! There’s more to Brittany than crêpes and buckwheat pancakes! The ocean tang of oysters, the succulence of fresh king scallops, the crunchiness of kouign-amann, a heavenly crêpe topped with salted butter caramel, a bowl of sparkling cider, ripe strawberries from Plougastel, full-bodied buckwheat whiskey … these are all among the tastes of Brittany!

REGISTRATION AND FEE

Registration are open, the early bird fare is available until June 10th 2023. Payment must also be made by June 10th 2023. After that deadline, if payment has not been received, you will be charged with the regular fare.

Two platforms are accessible depending on your way of payment :

Credit card: If you want to pay by credit card, look first at this tutorial which will be really usefull for the payment procedure.

Then you can click on the link below:

Bank transfer: If you want to pay by bank transfer, click on the link below:

All participants, including those who wish to present a paper, should complete the registration form through the conference website and is required to attend the scientific sessions and social events. Registration will be confirmed after receiving the registration form and full payment.

The registration fee covers participation in all sessions, conference materials, IOBC-WPRS Bulletin (e-bulletin), coffee breaks, lunches, (most) dinners, excursions and social activities.

When registering for the meeting as a non-member, the participant will be entitled to become a member of IOBC-WPRS (Western Palaearctic Regional Section) for a period of one year (membership application through the IOBC-WPRS websites is anyway required).

A reduced rate will be charged for students. Students need to provide a letter from their advisor confirming their student status, which should accompany their registration.

Specific case: for the Public institution who can’t make the payment without an invoice, please send the order form to laure.dreux@astredhor.fr, you will then receive your invoice.

Registration fee

** The fee includes IOBC-WPRS membership for one year. *** A certificate confirming student status is required to be submitted as a scanned copy. Growers will only be part of the congress on August 29th 2023 afternoon where specific sessions will be dedicated to them. They will have the possibility to register for 50 €. If you are a grower but want to take part of the whole conference, please add this information in the comments. The Non-IOBC-WPRS member fare will apply.

What does the registration fee include?

The full registration fee (both for members and non-members of IOBC, as well as for students) includes:

• participation in the sessions,
• participant's package (including the book of abstracts),
• welcome dinner, coffee breaks, lunches, conference diner, social diner,
• technical visits.

The fees do not include the hotel (room and breakfast). Please book your accommodation yourself. Addresses of hotels are available on the accommodation page.

CANCELLATION POLICY

Cancellations are only considered if the organizing committee is notified in writing. Please take in consideration the following rules:

• All refunds will be made after the meeting.

Cancellation and refund will be subject to the following conditions:

• For cancellation received by July 1st, 2023: Full registration fee will be refunded,
• For cancellation received between July 1st and July 15th, 2023: 75% of full registration fees will be refunded,
• For cancellation received after July 15th 2023: 50% of full registration fees will be refunded.

Note, we are unable to provide refunds for meeting-associated costs for any cancellations made after July 31st, 2023.

Validity of your registration: Registration will be confirmed after receiving full payment.

ACCOMPANYING PERSONS:

Accompanying persons have the possibility to join us the for the technical visit tour.

They can also join us for the welcome reception and the two diners on Tuesday night and on Wednesday night (prices to be updated). Please send an email to Laure Dreux (laure.dreux@astredhor.fr) to register.

PRODUCTEURS / GROWERS

L’organisation internationale de lutte biologique intégrée (OILB) est composée de spécialistes de la protection intégrée des cultures. Elle encourage le développement et l’utilisation de méthodes respectueuses de l’environnement pour lutter contre les différents bioagresseurs. L’OILB comprend plusieurs sections régionales découpées en sous-groupes thématiques spécifiques aux différentes problématiques de la protection intégrée des cultures.

En 2023, la France, qui possède à la fois un climat méditerranéen et un climat tempéré, associera les sujets des deux groupes de travail « Protection intégrée des cultures sous-abri, en climat tempéré » et « Protection intégrée des cultures sous-abri, en climat méditerranéen » afin d’organiser un événement scientifique large sur la protection intégrée des cultures sous-abris pour ces deux types de climat.

Une session spécifique dédiée aux professionnels aura lieu le mardi 29 août après-midi, où des échanges entre producteurs, techniciens et scientifiques internationaux seront favorisés. Cette session est une opportunité pour la filière française de la production maraîchère et horticole sous serre d’établir des contacts privilégiés avec la recherche internationale. Les frais d'inscription pour cette session sont de 50 €.

Un service de traduction anglais/français est prévu.

Les producteurs ne participent au colloque que le 29 août après-midi où des sessions spécifiques leur seront dédiées. Si vous êtes un producteur mais souhaitez participer à la totalité du colloque veuillez ajouter cette information dans les commentaires. Le tarif non membre IOBC-WPRS sera alors appliqué.

Practical informations

The Meeting will take place, in France, at:

Océanopolis

Port de Plaisance du Moulin blanc, Brest

A shuttle service will be organise from Brest city center to Oceanopolis every day,

Why in Brest?

France has both temperate and mediterranean climate, this is why we are happy to welcome you to the meeting on integrated control in protected crops gathering temperate AND mediterranean climate, in Brest. It will take place at Le Quartz, located in the city center. Brest is located in the east of Brittany, in northern Finistère. It is a seaport city at the northwestern tip of the Armorican peninsula. Brest is easily accessed by train service and plane.

TRAVEL

Find the best way for you to come to Brest: by plane, bus, train or car.

By plane

Brest is served by the airport Brest Bretagne, which is located about 10 km from the city center.

Airport Shuttle Bus : The airport shuttle operates in correspondence with line A of the tramway at Porte de Guipavas. This service is supplied from 12 to 24 times per day. Outside the hours of tram operating hours, the shuttle goes from the railway station. The journey takes 10 minutes. This service is available 7/7 all the year (except May 1st). Be careful, for operational reasons, shuttles departure are fixed and cannot be changed, including in case of late arrivals. The flights schedules are subject to change without notification.

Consult shuttle timetable.

Rates: The price of a ticket is 1,60 €. This allows you to travel for one hour on any Bibus route (shuttle, tramway, bus). Tickets can be bought on board from the driver or on Bibus website (bibus.fr).

Journey (Line yellow: airport shuttle bus. Line pink: Tramway to the city center) :

Plan Tramway Line A

By train

With the LGV, Brest is just 3h25 of Paris. Brest train station is located in the heart of the city 400 meters from Le Quartz and 500 meters from the Freedom Square, ideal starting point to explore the city that is served by all public transport. But on arrival the first thing to do is perhaps to direct you to the gazebo (just to the left when you exit the station) to fully enjoy the view of the harbor.

Book your ticket on: https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/

By car

Océane highway (A11-E50 / A81) from Paris to Rennes. N12 Rennes Brest // Paris 596 km - 245 km Rennes - Saint-Brieuc 143 km - 60 km Morlaix. N165 from Nantes to Brest // Nantes 296 km - 136 km Lorient - Quimper 72 km. The N 12 and N 165 roads are 2 x 2 free channels.

General information

Climate and Clothing : It will be the end of summer in August and the temperatures can vary from 13°C to 21°C. The organizers suggest you to bring a jacket and a raincoat. Weather information and forecasts: http://www.meteofrance.com/previsions-meteo-france/brest/29200

Electricity: In France the electrical voltage used is 220/230 V.

Force Majeure: The organizers are not liable for any claims for damages and/or losses if the entire conference has to be cancelled due a "force majeure" incident.

Disclaimer: The organizers are not liable for damages and/or losses of any kind which may be incurred by the conference delegates or by other individuals accompanying them, both during the official activities as well as going to/from the conference. Delegates are responsible for their own safety and belongings.

Insurance and Vaccinations: The registration fee does not cover insurance for delegates. The organizers recommend that delegates take out insurance in their home country to cover pre-journey cancellation for personal reasons and necessary insurance to cover accidents, medical expenses and loss of personal belongings during the visit.