Posted on Thu, 27 Nov 2025, 12:35

Deadline on Thu, 15 Jan 2026, 23:59

The IPPC Secretariat invites NPPOs, RPPOs, international institutions, research organizations, and private-sector partners attending CPM-20 to submit proposals for booths, demonstrations or posters for the Plant Health Innovation Fair to be held Friday 13 March 2026 from 10 to 13.

The Innovation Fair will demonstrate how climate science, modelling tools, immersive technologies, and NPPO-level field innovations support concrete implementation for early warning, preparedness, and rapid response. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, 11 March 2025, from 13:00 to 14:30, and will bring together CPM delegates, IPPC partners, NPPOs, RPPOs, scientists, and private-sector representatives attending CPM-20. 

Submissions should align with one of the following four thematic areas:

• Climate and modelling tools, including horizon scanning, AI analytics, GIS tools,
• Immersive simulation technologies for pest outbreak simulations, VR tools, and interactive emergency systems.
• Field-ready inspection, diagnostic, and surveillance tools, including drone surveillance, mobile apps, portable diagnostics, smart traps, sensors, etc.
• Poster gallery on country experiences, case studies, diagnostic/surveillance analyses, regional initiatives, new research, outbreak response, or innovation in practice

Submission Categories

Applicants may submit proposals under one of the following formats:

• Demonstration booth for field tools, devices, applications, or equipment,
• Demonstration booth for an interactive simulation or training tool,
• Poster (case study, research result, diagnostic or surveillance performance, regional initiative, emerging pest management).

Submission Requirements

Please complete the submission template, including:

• Title of the proposed contribution
• Type (booth, demonstration, poster, or case study)
• Short description (max. 150 words)
• Institution and contact person
• Space or technical requirements (if applicable)

Selection Criteria

Submissions will be assessed based on:

• Technical relevance to pests early warning, preparedness, or response
• Practical implementation potential for NPPOs or regional partners
• Innovation and added value
• Diversity of regions and institutions

Deadline

Please submit your proposal by 15th January, 2026 to [email protected] with a copy to Camilo Beltran, Agricultural Officer ([email protected]) with the subject line: “Submission – CPM-20 Innovation Fair”

Selected contributors will receive confirmation and logistical guidance.