The XXI International Plant Protection Congress (XXI IPPC) will be held from November 1-5, 2027, at the Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre in Christchurch, New Zealand. Organized by the IAPPS (International Association for the Plant Protection Sciences), this event represents the 78th year of the congress and is the first to be hosted in the Australasian region.
The event follows the XX IPPC held in Athens in 2024, continuing the 4-year cycle of scientific exchange intended to protect global plant resources and enhance food security.
Theme & Goal:
The congress aims to integrate modern indigenous knowledge with global scientific and private sector efforts, focusing on sustainable, effective, and environmentally safe plant protection.
Significance:
It serves as a unique global platform for researchers, practitioners, and students to discuss key plant health challenges, including climate change impacts, emerging pests, and food security.
Key Focus Areas:
The 2027 event will heavily emphasize the incorporation of indigenous insights into plant protection science, featuring field trips and a multidisciplinary approach encompassing plant pathology, entomology, and weed science.
Date
1 - 5 November 2027
Place
Christchurch, New Zealand