Novel Pesticides

At Novel Pesticides 2026, experts will examine the next wave of sustainable pesticides - including microbes, semiochemicals, RNAi, peptides, and antibody-based technologies - and how regulation can keep pace with innovation.

25.06. — 26.06.2026
Novotel Düsseldorf City West
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Overview

Towards more Sustainability within the Regulatory Framework of the EU

Building on the success of our 2024 edition, Novel Pesticides 2026 will once again unite regulators, policymakers, researchers, and industry leaders to discuss the next generation of sustainable plant protection in Europe. As demand grows for low-risk and innovative solutions from microbial products and pheromones to RNAi technologies, peptides, and antibodies – the need for regulatory frameworks that keep pace with innovation has never been greater.

Join us to explore the latest scientific breakthroughs, regulatory updates since 2024, and real-world experiences from both applicants and authorities. This conference offers a forward-looking platform to align innovation, regulation, and sustainability – and to help ensure that novel pesticides can fully contribute to the EU’s long-term agricultural and environmental objectives.

Voices from the event:

  • „I would recommend this event to others. The conference was interesting. I appreciate the aspect of time, the organization and the online interview. I find that it’s important to meet the experts of regulatory from the world, to update each other and to learn for sure! Thank you Die Akademie Fresenius for this event!“ (Oumaima Ouni, Éléphant Vert France)
  • „Perfect organisation meets amazing talks. Hope to see you all next year!“ (Lena Tegtmeyer, W. Neudorff GmbH KG)
  • „Very interesting conference with great tropics and speakers. I also liked the flow of the conference, the presentations were not too long or too short and there were plenty of opportunities to discuss and network.“ (Michael Werner, Syngenta)

Who should attend this conference?

Groups that should take part:

  • Managing directors, managers, consultants, and scientists working in the field of biological control
  • Producers, distributors and downstream users of biologicals, pesticides that fall under low-risk category or were specifically developed to increase agricultural sustainability
  • Technical Experts from Research & development
  • Risk assessors
  • Toxicologists
  • Ecotoxicologists
  • Product Stewards
  • Regulators

Sectors that should take part:

  • Agrochemical industry
  • Biotech Industry
  • Research institutes
  • Authorities
  • Professional associations
  • Contract laboratories/consultancies

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Programme

We are currently in the process of compiling our event programme in close cooperation with our team of experienced speakers.

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In retrospect: Highlights of the last edition
Regulatory Update
  • Update from the Commission – biologicals and other green technologies
Registering Novel Technologies
  • Insights about registering novel technologies – perspectives from various industry players
  • Registration of peptide-based insecticides derived from Spider Venom
  • Registration of peptides as crop protection products: strategies and reflections
  • Challenges and opportunities of registering RNA – a novel technology
  • Competent Authority view on RNAi registrations: First-hand experiences and insights.
  • Crop Life Europe on the assessment of innovative Biochemicals in the EU
Risk Assessment
  • EFSA on scope, objectives, deliverables and timelines of the project ‘Developing a stepwise approach for a fit for purpose risk assessment, in particular for low-concern active substances and uses’
  • Julius Kühn Institute: Risk assessment for novel technologies, with a focus on RNAi
  • A critical point of view: Assessing risks associated with novel pesticides

Venue

Novotel Düsseldorf City West
Niederkasseler Lohweg 179
40547 Düsseldorf
Phone : +49 211 52060-0
Email: h3279@accor.com
https://all.accor.com/hotel/3279/index.de.shtml?dateIn=&nights=&compositions=1&stayplus=false#origin=novotel

We have reserved a limited number of rooms for our participants at the hotel. These rooms can be booked up to 4 weeks prior to the start of the event. Please book early and directly through the hotel quoting „Akademie Fresenius“ as reference.

Prices & Services

Participation Fee: € 1,795.00 plus VAT.

The registration fee includes the following benefits:

  • Event participation
  • Event documentation
  • Lunch
  • Coffee breaks and event beverages
  • The evening event on the first day
  • Certificate of attendance

SME Fee € 1,395.00 plus VAT.
The SME rate applies to innovative producing companies with under 250 employees and an annual turnover below € 50 million. Click here for more details.

Representatives of an authority or a public university are therefore eligible for a reduced fee of € 895.00 plus VAT per person (please provide evidence). The reduced fee cannot be combined with other rebates.

Group Reductions
For joint bookings received from one company we grant a 15% discount from the third participant onwards.

Terms of Cancellation / Book without Risk
Written cancellations or transfers will be accepted free of charge up to four weeks prior to the start of the event. After this date and up to a week prior to the start of the event we will reimburse 50% of the registration fee. We cannot, unfortunately, provide refunds for later cancellations. However, in this case we will provide you with the event documentation after the event.
Please note that you can name a substitute free of charge at any time.

Event Documentation

Would you have liked to attend this event, but cannot spare the time?

For the price of 295,00 € plus VAT you can order a complete set of event documentation. A few days after the event you will receive the access data for the restricted download section of our Website. There you will find all presentations (subject to the approval of our speakers) as pdf-files.

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Anne Möller

Your Contact

Anne Möller
Programme and conceptual design

+49 231 75896-84
amoeller@akademie-fresenius.de

Anne Möller

Your Contact

Anne Möller
Programme and conceptual design

+49 231 75896-84
amoeller@akademie-fresenius.de

Jennifer Zerth

Your Contact

Jennifer Zerth
Organisation and participant management

+49 231 75896-79
jzerth@akademie-fresenius.de

Jennifer Zerth

Your Contact

Jennifer Zerth
Organisation and participant management

+49 231 75896-79
jzerth@akademie-fresenius.de

Display / Supplement

Present your Company at the Event.

You can personally present your products and services directly to your specified target group. We are happy to provide you with further information on our range of available options – from displaying company information at the reception counter to presenting your company with an exhibition stand.

We would be pleased to assist you personally:

Monika Stratmann

Monika Stratmann
Phone: +49 231 75896-48
info@akademie-fresenius.de

Press Contact

We offer journalists and editors a platform where they can get in touch with the experts.

If you are the editor of a specialist publication and interested in a press pass or media partnership, please contact us well in advance. We are happy to advise you.


Please contact us:

Katharina Geraridis

Katharina Geraridis
Phone: +49 231 75896-67
presse@akademie-fresenius.de

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