As we are now entering the final year of our project, we are pleased to invite you to the novIGRain regional conferences and demo tours. During two regional events, we will share our project results. Each event consists of two complementary parts:
- Regional Conference
The regional conference will present the key results and outcomes of the novIGRain project, including innovative pest management strategies, decision-support tools and policy-relevant insights. It will also provide a platform for exchange between researchers, industry stakeholders, advisors and policymakers. - Demo Tour
The demo tour will showcase the new dual application technology developed and tested within novIGRain, offering participants a hands-on view of practical applications and real-life demonstrations in a grain storage context.
You can join us at one of the following events:
Belgium
📅 31 March 2026
📍ILVO – Burg. Van Gansberghelaan 115, bus 1, 9820 Merelbeke-Melle
Hungary
📅 16 April 2026
📍 Ötösfogat Étterem, Bábolna, Mészáros u. 16, 2943
Program
10:00 – 10:10 | Welcome & Introduction (Frederic Verwilghen – Maxiline)
10:10 – 10:30 | Presentation 1: Protecting Stored Grain in the EU (Vaclav Stejskal – CARC)
10:30 – 10:50 | Presentation 2: Development of New Insecticide for Stored Grain Protection (Anna Tass – Babolna Bio)
10:50 – 11:10 | Presentation 3: Impact Assessment: Environmental, Social and Economic Evaluation (Egor Moshkin – United Experts)
11:10 – 11:30 | Coffee Break
11:30 – 12:00 | Panel Discussion (moderator: Frederic Verwilghen – participants: Vaclav Stejskal, Anna Tass, Egor Moshkin)
12:00 – 12:15 | Closing Remarks (Frederic Verwilghen – Maxiline)
12:30 – 13:30 | Lunch
13:30 – 15:00 | Demo session of the new dual application technology (Arnaud Poyelle – Sojam)
15:00 – 16:00 | Reception & networking
Additional
- There will be a tailored program for the event in Hungary. The presentations and demo tour will also be held in Hungarian.
- During the event in Belgium, there will also be a demo of sprayer inspection and a visit of the ILVO Spray Tech and Smart Farming facilities in the afternoon.
Practical information
- Participation is free of charge, but registration is required. You can register via the following link or the button below
- Further information about the program will be communicated soon.
- Catering (coffee, lunch and reception) will be provided during the events.
We warmly encourage all stakeholders involved in grain storage, pest management, research, advisory services and policy to join us and engage in the discussion on the future of sustainable grain protection.
We look forward to welcoming you at one of the novIGRain regional events!
Register now