The symposium program will span two days and feature keynote presentations, panel discussions and expert sessions focused on the science, policy and regulatory dimensions of RNAi-based biopesticides.
The symposium program brings together leading international experts across science, regulation, policy and industry to explore the evolving role of RNAi-based biopesticides in sustainable agriculture.
Across two virtual sessions tailored to global time zones, the symposium will examine emerging scientific advances, regulatory harmonisation, biosafety considerations, public trust, and pathways to commercialisation.
2:00pm–8:00pm Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT)
03:00-09:00 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)
6:00am–12:00pm Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT)
19:00 (13 Oct) - 01:00 (14 Oct) Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)
Additional speakers and session details will be announced as they become available.
The symposium will conclude with an extended synthesis session focused on identifying evidence-based considerations and future directions for policymakers, regulators and international stakeholders.
Sponsored by the OECD Co-operative Research Programme: Sustainable Agricultural and Food Systems
This event is hosted by Charles Sturt University in partnership with CSIRO and The University of Queensland.
The Event was sponsored by the OECD, under its Co-operative Research Programme: Sustainable Agricultural and Food Systems, whose financial support made it possible for some of the invited speakers to participate in the Event. The opinions expressed and arguments employed are those of the invited speakers. This work, as well as any data and map included herein, should not be reported as representing the views of OECD Member countries or the OECD Secretariat.