We are delighted that ‘Advances in Nematology 2026' will take place as a single-day hybrid event on Thursday December 10th 2026 hosted at The Linnean Society in central London and online.
This event is hosted by the Association of Applied Biologists Nematology Specialist Group and invites contributions from areas encompassing all the applied biology of nematology (molecular biology of nematodes or hosts, ecology, epidemiology, management of plant-parasitic nematodes, entomopathogenic nematodes and emerging diagnostic methods).
In 2026 we will host poster presentations from in-person and online delegates alongside three 30-minute talks from invited speakers and 15 minute talks selected from submitted abstracts.
In order to encourage further discussions we will host an early evening social event in the poster room at The Linnean Society with drinks and snacks.
We especially encourage the participation of students and early career professionals. There are prizes given for the preferred student/ECP presentation (the Brian Kerry prize) and an AAB Nematology student/ECP poster prize.
Confirmed Invited Speakers
- Professor Mark Baxter (Cambridge University): Building the nematode tree of life: genomes from single specimens across nematode diversity
- Dr Andre Bertran (Wageningen University): Insights on nematode hatching and consequences for PCN management
- Dr Giulia Torrini (CREA): Using EPNs to control Popillia japonica (draft title)
Registration Details
Registration for IN-PERSON delegates closes November 26th.
The event venue has a limit of 42 attendees that will be filled on a first-come first-served basis. Therefore we encourage early registration!
Online registration will remain open until the meeting starts.