Don’t miss: EPAC2026, 19 – 20 February in Melbourne
20 January 2026, AU: The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) is proudly hosting EPAC2026 – an international conference sponsored by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) – which will focus on precision application of crop protection products, and how these technologies can be integrated into regulatory frameworks.
Last chance to register
EPAC2026 will take place at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre on 19 and 20 February 2026, immediately after evokeAG.
Places remain available for both in-person and virtual attendance – visit the EPAC2026 website today!
Official program released
The conference program for Day 1 and Day 2 has been released.
On Day 1, EPAC2026 attendees will hear presentations from a range of speakers, including:
- regulatory authorities from across the EU, UK, Canada and Australia
- leaders in crop protection, research, engineering, and digital technology
- growers pioneering precision application.
Day 2 will see attendees participate in a hands-on workshop, focusing on the following topics:
- Definitions, classifications and use patterns
- Building trust in the technology
- Risk assessment approaches and identifying/addressing regulatory gaps
- Label language and supporting precision application
The recommendations from the workshop will be provided to the OECD to help develop regulatory approaches to precision application of agricultural chemical products.
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