Conference of the IOBC/WPRS Working Group “Integrated Protection in Viticulture”

Name: Conference of the IOBC/WPRS Working Group “Integrated Protection in Viticulture”
Start: 2025-10-13T06:00:00Z
End: 2025-10-15T21:00:00Z
Location: Mikulov, Czech Republic

Mikulov, Czech Republic

October 13-15, 2025

Welcome to the Conference of the IOBC/WPRS Working Group “Integrated Protection in Viticulture”

We are pleased to invite you to the Conference of the IOBC/WPRS Working Group on "Integrated Protection in Viticulture," which will be held in Mikulov, Czech Republic, from October 13 to 15, 2025. This international conference will bring together scientists, researchers, students, and consultants focusing on biological control and integrated protection in viticulture. The event offers an opportunity to exchange ideas and discuss the latest research findings, while also identifying promising avenues for future research. The symposium is organized by Mendel University in Brno and the Winegrowers' Association of the Czech Republic under the auspices of the International Organisation for Biological and Integrated Control (IOBC).

We warmly invite participants to attend the conference and present their most recent research. We look forward to welcoming you to Mikulov.

Important information

Early Registration (ends July 12th)
IOBC Member - 425€
IOBC non-Member* - 525€
PhD student, young Post-Doc, Member - 255€
PhD student, young Post-Doc, non-Member* - 355€

Late Registration (after July 12th)
IOBC Member - 525€
IOBC non-Member* - 625€
PhD student, young Post-Doc, Member - 355€
PhD student, young Post-Doc, non-Member* - 455€

Winery Tour and Dinner - 120€ (Space is limited to 120 participants, so book your spot as soon as possible to avoid disappointment!)

* The fee includes IOBC-WPRS membership for one year.
A certificate confirming student status must be submitted as a scanned copy to bazik.martin@motivationlabs.cz.
The confirmation may also be in the form of a declaration stating that the participant is a PhD student or Post-Doc and indicating the name of their supervisor.
Young Post-Doc: Candidates should have held their PhD for less than 5 years at the registration deadline.

Opening for abstract submission: 1st March 2025
Deadline for abstract submission: 30th May 2025
Notification of abstract revision: 15th June 2025
Notification of abstract acceptance: 15 July 2025
Deadline early registration and authors registration: 12th July 2025
Registration closes on August 31, 2025.

Scientific committee

Agnes Calonnec (INRA Centre de Bordeaux-Aquitaine: Villenave d'Ornon, France)

Rene Fuchs (State Institute of Viticulture and Oenology, Germany)

Tirtza Zahavi (Ministry of Agriculture, Israel)

Christoph Hoffmann (Julius Kühn-Institut, Germany)

Miroslav Baránek (Mendel university in Brno, Czech Republic)

David Gramaje (Institute of Grapevine and Wine Sciences, Spain)

Milan Špetík (Mendel university in Brno, Czech Republic)

Jakub Pečenka (Mendel university in Brno, Czech Republic)

Florence Fontaine (University of Reims Champagne-Ardenne, France)

Jose Ramon Urbez-Torres (Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Canada)

Josep Armengol (Polytechnic University of Valencia, Spain)

Aleš Eichmeier (Mendel university in Brno, Czech Republic)

Patrik Kehrli (Agroscope, Switzerland)

Jorge Sofia (National Institute of Agricultural and Veterinary Research, Portugal)

César Gemeno (Institute of Grapevine and Wine Sciences, Spain)

Enrico Battiston (International Organisation of Vine and Wine, France)

Gianfranco Romanazzi (Marche Polytechnic University, Italy)

George Karaoglanidis (Aristotle university of Thessaloniki, Greece)

Organizing committee

Aleš Eichmeier (Mendel University in Brno, Czech Republic)

Dorota Tekielska (Mendel University in Brno, Czech Republic)

Jakub Pečenka (Mendel University in Brno, Czech Republic)

Milan Špetík (Mendel University in Brno, Czech Republic)

Pavla Přinosilová (Mendel University in Brno, Czech Republic)

Martin Hádlík (Mendel University in Brno, Czech Republic)

Jana Čechová ((Mendel University in Brno, Czech Republic))

Tomáš Kiss (Mendel University in Brno, Czech Republic)

Lucie Frejlichová (Mendel University in Brno, Czech Republic)

Kateřina Štůsková (Mendel University in Brno, Czech Republic)

Linda Holcová (Mendel University in Brno, Czech Republic)

Richard Danko (Mendel University in Brno, Czech Republic)

Miroslav Baránek (Mendel University in Brno, Czech Republic)

Dana Homolová (Mendel University in Brno, Czech Republic

Martin Bažík (Motivation Labs, Czech Republic)

The Organizing Committee invites you to give support with your sponsorship to this event, offering you in exchange greater visibility for your company and a direct contact with the attendances being these your target audience. These are the sponsorship alternatives that we offer, but we are open to considering your needs in this matter.

Option 1
Logo + 1 registration.
900 €

Option 2
Space for stand + 2 registrations.
2,000 €

Option 3
Sponsorship of 1 coffee + 2 registrations. The organization will indicate at the end of the previous session that the next coffee break is sponsored by the corresponding company.
1,350 €

Option 4
Sponsorship of the dinner + 2 registrations. In addition to the notice of the organization, it offers the possibility of a representative presenting your company for five minutes in the dining room, during the dinner (without slides).
4,000 €

Posters Area
Placing of informative poster in the posters area. Material provided by the sponsor.
500 €

All the modalities involve the inclusion of the company logo on the web, the printed material (detailed program and hand program), the book of abstracts (pdf on pendrive), conference room (front band or totem), and the slide of "Sponsors and collaborators" in the presentation and closing events.

Plane

Vienna (AUT) 80 km

Bratislava (SVK) 80 km

Prague (CZE) 260 km

Train

to Břeclav, then train, bus or taxi to Mikulov

Bus/Train Station in Mikulov

48.8018608N, 16.6264478E

DOWNLOAD FULL LIST HOW TO REACH MIKULOV

Check this link: https://idos.idnes.cz/en/vlakyautobusymhdvse/spojeni/

Venue

Hotel Galant Mikulov

Hotel rooms are reserved for conference guests. Please use the code IOBC2025 when booking.

Reception:
+420 519 323 353
+420 725 422 219

E-mail
hotel@galant.cz

About

Plant protection in viticulture has become a subject of ongoing debate due to the adverse effects of pesticide use on both human health and the environment. In response, the EU has implemented several initiatives aimed at mitigating the negative impacts of intensive farming practices and promoting a shift towards more ecologically based pest management strategies. Additionally, climate change presents distinct regional challenges for wine-growing areas across Europe. While some regions face extreme conditions such as heat, drought, and wildfires, others contend with prolonged rainfall and fungal diseases. The primary challenge is to develop sustainable and effective plant protection and cultivation systems that are tailored to the specific needs of each region. Although research in this area has produced impressive results, implementing these findings into practical solutions remains a significant hurdle. For our working group, representing the wine-growing regions of the Western Palearctic, it is crucial to scientifically understand regional sustainability bottlenecks and communicate to policymakers that these challenges can vary considerably across different regions.