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Date: 06.06.24
Start time: 10:00
End time: 15:45
Where: Online (Zoom)

An online conference focusing on different aspects of plant health

As part of the Royal Society of Biology's Plant Health Series, this symposium will involve lectures and short flash talks from a range of professionals within the industry. There will also be opportunities to engage with different members of the plant health community, and build bridges across the many disciplines within this sector.

Attendees will get the opportunity to hear from industry experts, learn about exciting new or ongoing projects and discuss the challenges and opportunities that arise within the area of plant health.

An agenda will be made available in due course.

Speakers include

China Williams, senior science officer (science policy), Kew
Dr Tom Pope, reader in entomology & integrated pest management, Harper Adams University
Abby Buckle, University of Sheffield
Harriet Foster, University of Bristol
Dr Charles Lane, plant health consultant, Fera
Dr Julian Smith, science director, Rothamsted Research
Ryan Simpson, sales manager, Boningale Nurseries
Pauline Jordan, plant health and seed inspector, APHA
Vasili Tsourekas, University of Bristol

with more to come.

Timings

10:00 - Welcome address

10:05 - China Williams, Kew - The Nagoya Protocol

11:00 - Refreshment break

11:15 - Plant Health Undergraduate Studentship flash talk session

12:00 - Dr Charles Lane, Fera - Updates on the Plant Health Register

12:20 - Lunch break

13:20 - Career overview panel discussion and Q&A

14:10 - Refreshment break

14:40 - Ryan Simpson, Boningale Nurseries - The Importance of good plant health practice in nurseries

15:40 - Summary

15:45 - Close

Audience

This event is open to all, but will be particularly relevant to scientists including those working in areas related to plant health.

Cost and booking

This event is free to attend and open to all. Advance registration is essential through the link at the top of the page. The Zoom joining details will be sent to all registered guests ahead of the meeting.

Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

This event is approved by the Royal Society of Biology for purposes of CPD and can be counted as 18 CPD points.

Special requirements

If you have accessibility requirements, please let us know during your booking, and we will do what we can to accommodate your needs.

Contact

For booking, website or event queries, please contact Ellie Barrand at events@rsb.org.uk or on 020 3925 3444.

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