The 1st International Electronic Conference on Plant Protection
Science and Solutions for a Climate Crisis
the chairs
Dear colleagues,
It is my great pleasure to welcome you to The 1st International Electronic Conference on Plant Protection (IECPP). This first edition is dedicated to Science and Solutions for a Climate Crisis. IECPP2026 is the first meeting of its kind devoted to leveraging science-based solutions for the protection of our crops and forests.
As the challenges posed by climate change continue to impact agriculture and natural ecosystems around the globe, the need for innovative, sustainable, and science-based solutions in plant protection has never been more urgent. This conference intends to bring together researchers, practitioners, and stakeholders from varied fields to share their latest findings, exchange ideas, and explore advanced approaches to safeguard plant health in an era of unprecedented environmental change.
The 1st IECPP will broadly approach the following key themes:
- Surveillance and Early Warning Systems for Emerging Pests and Pathogens
- Innovations in Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
- Soil Health and Its Role in Plant Disease Resistance
- Biochemical and Biological Control
- Digital Tools for Plant Protection
- New Genomic Tools for Plant Defence
- Agroecology and Sustainable Plant Protection Practices
- Engineering Biotechnological Crop Resilience
- Climate Change and Plant Protection
This virtual conference will take place on www.sciforum.net, an online platform developed and sponsored by MDPI to host and support electronic conferences. The virtual format offers a key advantage: it removes the need for travel and related expenses, enabling you to participate fully and conveniently from anywhere in the world.
By hosting the meeting online, the aim is to make participation as inclusive and accessible as possible. This virtual format fosters global collaboration, allowing researchers from all regions to contribute to and benefit from meaningful scientific exchange. You are encouraged to take an active role—whether by presenting your work, joining discussions, or networking with peers worldwide.
I am pleased to inform that participation in this conference is entirely free of charge for both authors and attendees.
Full papers can be published in a Special Issue of Plants (ISSN: 2223-7747) with a 20% discount on the article processing charge. All submissions will go through the standard peer review process. However, paper submission is not a requirement for active conference participation. The best proceedings paper and best poster awards will receive an award of CHF 300 and 200, respectively, along with an offer to publish an extended paper for free, in the Special Issue of Plants.
Thank you for being part of this initiative. We look forward to a productive and engaging few days ahead and for a dynamic and inspiring conference!
With warm regards,
Jorge M. S. Faria
Meet the Event Chairs
Important Dates
- Abstract submission deadlineMar 02, 2026
- Abstract acceptance notificationMar 02, 2026
- Full file submission deadlineMar 09, 2026
- Registration end dateMar 01, 2026
Dear Colleagues,
The Organizing Committee is pleased to announce the conclusion of the 1st International Electronic Conference on Plant Protection. We would like to express our sincere gratitude to all authors and participants for their valuable contributions and engagement throughout the conference.
This event was successfully completed thanks to the dedication, professionalism, and collaborative spirit of the participating scientific community, even though the limited support from the hosting platform. It is important to formally note that the conference was organized and conducted by the Organizing Committee. We are especially grateful to the authors and presenters for their patience and flexibility, and to the reviewers who ensured that the scientific standards of the conference were maintained.
The quality of the research presented among participants demonstrate the continuing importance of international collaboration in advancing plant protection science. The contributions shared during the conference represent meaningful progress in addressing current and emerging challenges in our field. The Organizing Committee extends its sincere appreciation to all participants whose commitment made the successful completion of this first edition possible.
In this first edition, we are proud to present the Best Poster Award to:
Irene Zunzunegui, Sergio Estébanez, Jorge Poveda Arias, Óscar Santamaria Becerril and Jorge Martín García
For the work intitled:
This award has been made possible through the sponsorship of Plants (ISSN: 2223-7747).
We invite readers to consult the Book of Abstracts to explore the work presented and to further engage with the topics discussed throughout the event.
With our best regards,
The Organizing Committee
The 1st International Electronic Conference on Plant Protection