Joint EWRS working group meeting of the working groups ‘Weed Vegetation and Biodiversity’ and ‘Biological Weed Control’

Organized by EWRS WGs 'Weed Vegetation and Biodiversity' and 'Biological Weed Control'

Dijon, France, 27th to 29th of October 2026

What to expect: To share the latest knowledge on the role of weed species and communities in the provision ecosystem services (for example through their position in food webs), the diversity of weed communities, the use of natural enemies for weed regulation, the response to global changes.

Dear Colleagues,

We invite you to the meeting co-organized by the EWRS working groups 'Weed Vegetation and Biodiversity' and ‘Biological Weed Control’.

The meeting will be held from 27 to 29 October 2026 at INRAE Burgundy-Franche-Comté center in Dijon, France. It is locally organized by the Agroecology research unit of the French National Research Institute for Agriculture, Food and Environment.

SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMME

This meeting will be held in the context sustainable weed management. Its aim is to share the latest knowledge on:

  • The role of weeds in the provision ecosystem services, for example through their position in food webs
  • The diversity of weed communities: its importance in promoting the balance between services and disservices, and its response to management practices
  • The use of natural enemies and ecological mechanisms for weed regulation These topics may be addressed in relation to global changes (including climate change).

The meeting aims to bring together scientists from different disciplines: Agroecology, Ecology, Agronomy, Biology, Genetics, Weed Biological Control etc.

In addition to keynote presentations, the meeting will provide an opportunity to exchange knowledge through oral presentations and posters. Interaction between participants and networking opportunities within the EWRS community will be encouraged during field trips (visit to the CA-SYS platform https://eng-plateforme-casys.hub.inrae.fr/) and a social event organized around the heritage of the Burgundy region.

Registrations will be opened in August 2026 (with a reduced fee for students). The maximum number of participants is 40.