Programme

After an introductory session, each plenary session will focus on a specific type of biocontrol strategy. The speakers will present examples of existing business models for this type strategy, and will reflect on the limits and development opportunities for such business models.
 

Wednesday May 31, 2023

14.00-15.00 - Welcoming participants

 

15.00-16.00 - Session 1 - Introductory Session: What are business models and why they are key for the future deployment of biocontrol?

Coordinator: Aura Parmentier Cajaiba (Université Côte d’Azur) and Manuel Boutet (Université Côte d’Azur)

Other speakers: Laure Latruffe (INRAE), Thibaut Malausa (INRAE), Marc Bardin (INRAE)

 

16.00-17.50 - Session 2 - Business models used in biocontrol strategies based on repeated releases of organisms or substances

Coordinators: Marc Bardinand (INRAE)

Other speakers: Claire Sands Baker (The Toothpick Company), Andre Perez (ECOTRIX), Ranajit Bandyopadhyay (IITA)

 

Thursday June 01, 2023

9.00-10.20 - Session 3 - Business models used in conservation biocontrol   

Coordinator: Felix Wäckers (Biobest Group, Lancaster University)

Other speakers: Mellany Klompe (Coöperatie Collectief Hoeksche Waard), Laurie MacIntyre and
Mischa MacIntyre (Emorsgate Seeds), Patrick Sorgeloos (Ghent University) 

 

10.40-12.20 - Session 4 - Business models used in establishment biocontrol

Coordinators: Marc Kenis (CABI)

Other speakers: Vincent Lesieur (CSIRO European Laboratory), Manuela Branco (ISA, University of Lisbon), Djamila Djeddour (CABI), Kim Hoelmer (ARS USDA)

 

14.00-15.20 - Session 5 - Business models used in autocidal control

Coordinators: Clélia Oliva (Terratis)

Other speakers: Jair Virginio (Moscamed), Luc Brodeur and Jocelyn Leclair (La Mouche Rose), Martin Wohlfarter (Entomon)

 

15.50-16.30 - Session 6 - Strategies and business models for scouting and monitoring activities supporting biocontrol deployment

Coordinator: Rob Moerkens (Biobest Group)

Other speaker: Larissa Collins (FERA)

 

17.00-17.20 - General conclusion

Manuel Boutet (Université Côte d’Azur)

 

Friday June 03, 2023

Reserved for speakers and guests