IPRRG 2025
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
27 – 30 October 2025
2025 Annual Meeting of the International Pest Risk Research Group
in Association with CABI and Cervantes Agritech
Plant Pest Risks: Challenges and Opportunities in a Changing World
We are pleased to announce that the International Pest Risk Research Group will be hosting its 2025 meeting in Malaysia in association with CABI and Cervantes Agritech. The meeting will take place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from 27th to 30th of October 2025, at the Palm Garden Hotel.
Pest risk analysis is an essential tool in the global biosecurity toolkit. IPRRG 2025 provides the ideal opportunity to connect with leading scientists, expert plant pest and invasive species risk assessors, biosecurity researchers, risk managers and phytosanitary policy makers from around the world. Together, participants will learn of the latest advances in pest risk analysis and recent developments of PRA tools to address emerging threats to plant health and biodiversity.
Your expertise matters; register now and join us in Kuala Lumpur, the heart of Southeast Asia, for IPRRG 2025.
Important Dates!
- Early Bird Registration Deadline: 1st August 2025
- Abstract Submission Deadline: 8th September 2025 (*extended*)
- Notification of Acceptance no later than 12th September 2025
Call for Abstracts: We invite researchers, scientists, practitioners, policymakers, and all stakeholders with an interest in pest risk modelling and mapping to submit abstracts for oral presentations or posters. The conference will cover a broad range of topics, including but not limited to:
- Collaborative approaches in pest risk modelling and mapping
- Capacity building initiatives and training programs
- Advances in data collection and integration for more accurate risk assessments
- Socio-economic factors and their impact on pest risk management
- Innovative methodologies for pest risk analysis and prediction
- Case studies highlighting successful collaborations and capacity building efforts
- Policy implications and regulatory frameworks for pest risk management
We encourage abstract submissions that reflect both theoretical and practical aspects of pest risk modelling and mapping, drawing from diverse disciplines and perspectives. The abstract should clearly outline the research objectives, methods, results, and implications for advancing our understanding of pest risk management.
*** Abstract submission is now closed. ***
We eagerly anticipate your contributions to this milestone event, as we strive to foster international collaboration, strengthen capacity building efforts, and make significant advancements in pest risk assessment, modelling and mapping practices.
Meeting Registration: The registration fee covers all sessions, a full-day technical excursion, coffee/tea service, lunches on all days and one group dinner. The fee schedule is shown below.
| Registration dates and fees (Aus $) | |||
| Standard | Student | ||
| Early bird | until 1st August | 600 | 450 |
| Regular | 2nd August – 4th October | 690 | 520 |
| Late | 5th October – 25th October | 900 | 675 |
Please register and complete your online payments through our meeting registration form (accessible to logged-in users only):
*** Registration is now closed. ***
Visa Requirements: Some travelers will require visas to enter Malaysia, so please plan accordingly. Please go here to learn about your specific visa requirements.
Accommodations: The meeting will be held at the Palm Garden Hotel, Putrajaya. The hotel is located in IOI Resort City, ~40 km from Kuala Lumpur International Airport and ~25 km from downtown Kuala Lumpur.
We have reserved a block of rooms at the Palm Garden Hotel that are available at a group rate of 351.85 MYR per night (~72 Euro, ~83 USD, ~128 AUD). We will email all registrants with the booking link, but if you do not receive an email, please contact us using this website’s contact form, which is monitored regularly.