EPS Theme 2 Symposium & Willie Commelin Scholten day

Join the EPS theme 2 Symposium and learn more about how plants interact with many harmful organisms (pathogens, pests, parasitic plants) and beneficial ones (microbes, pollinators, and natural enemies of pests). Junior and senior researchers present their research on pathogen virulence, plant resistance and susceptibility, multitrophic interactions, and how plants balance defense with beneficial relationships.

Date: 2 October 2026

Time: 09:00-17:30

Location: Science Park, Amsterdam

Fee: free for EPS members, non-EPS members €75, Industry €150*

*You may cancel free of charge up to 1 month before 

Registration: open

Deadline: 15 September 2026

Organizers: Karen Kloth (WUR), Frank Takken (UvA) and Juliane Teapal (EPS)

Present your research!

Are you an EPS PhD candidate or postdoc and would you like to present your research at this symposium? Contact the organising committee and send them a summary (3-5 sentences) of your research. In case there are not sufficient spots, we will do a selection.