ICUP EUROPE 2028 takes place from Sunday, 18 June to Wednesday, 21 June 2028. The programme will combine scientific presentations, posters, interactive workshops, and dialogue sessions focused on current challenges and future developments in urban pest management.
Conference outline
Sunday, 18 June — Welcome reception
The conference begins with an informal welcome reception where participants, speakers, sponsors, and organisers can meet.
Monday, 19 June — Science, policy, and practice
The main conference programme begins with presentations, posters, workshops, and opportunities for international knowledge exchange.
Tuesday, 20 June — Focus on practice
Specialised workshops for Dutch pest-control practitioners will address recognisable field issues, new techniques, regulation, sustainability, and practical innovation. These workshops are being organised with the parties that host World Pest Day in the Netherlands: PCN, KAD, NVPB, and PLAN.
The conference dinner will take place on Tuesday evening, bringing together international experts, policymakers, businesses, and field professionals.
Wednesday, 21 June — Collaboration and the future
The final day continues the scientific and interactive programme, with attention to shared solutions and future developments in urban pest management.
Thinking together, solving together
Participants will be invited to submit practical challenges and research questions in advance. Researchers and practitioners will work together in structured brainstorming sessions, combining science, field experience, and different professional perspectives.
Programme themes
- Integrated Pest Management and non-chemical solutions
- Connecting scientific research with operational practice
- Animal welfare, policy, and sustainable pest management
- Smart cities, big data, and artificial intelligence
- New techniques, regulations, and practical innovation
Detailed session times, keynote information, abstract submission details, and the final timetable will be published as they are confirmed.
