The third Innovations in crop protection conference, scheduled for 14 October 2026, will bring together leading researchers and industry experts to explore cutting-edge solutions for safeguarding global food security whilst minimising environmental impact.
Organised by SCI’s Fine Chemicals group, SCI’s Agrisciences group and RSC’s Agriculture Sector, the venue is Belgrave Square, London.
The conference will showcase advancements in biological control through chemistry and biological technologies with integrated pest management. Through interactive presentations, a keynote talk and networking opportunities, the conference aims to foster innovation and partnerships that support resilient agricultural systems and a greener future in crop protection.
Attendees
This event will be of interest to anyone working in industry or in academia on synthetic organic chemistry methodology, new modes of action in agrochemical R&D, chemical biology techniques for novel modalities and innovations in organic chemistry. Attendees will gain insights into emerging trends in modern crop protection research strategies and collaborative strategies driving sustainable practices in crop protection.
Programme details will be confirmed in due course.
SCI’s Fine Chemicals Group and Agrisciences groups are committed to promoting diversity and equality in the chemical sciences, and are open to offering flexible presentation options.
Call for posters
Contributions are invited from early-stage researchers and PhD students working on chemistry that could be applied towards novel innovations for crop protection, for example: synthetic organic chemistry, natural product chemistry, chemical biology applied to relevant pest targets, new approaches towards the design of sustainable active ingredients.
The objective for the competition is to identify posters which best explain the outcomes of the research, and also in the context of the potential for commercialisation. There will be voucher prizes of £100 for 1st place and £50 for 2nd place.
An abstract of maximum 250 words (250 words does not include author names, affiliations, references or figure captions) indicating title, authors and institution should be sent to conferences@soci.org by Friday 28 August 2026 with the subject line “Innovations in Crop Protection III – poster submission”. Download an SCI_Abstract_Template here.
First place poster prize winners will receive a complimentary year of full SCI membership.
Register your interest here.
