ISSCT XIV Pathology and XII Entomology Joint Workshop
Pushing the frontiers of agroecological management strategies of sugarcane pests and diseases in the context of climate change
15 to 19 March 2027, Réunion Island
Second announcement
KEY DATES
Registration opened & Abstract submission
1 June 2026
Deadline for abstract submission
31 October 2026
Notification of acceptance for oral and poster presentations
15 December 2026
15 February 2026
Deadline for workshop registration
The International Society of Sugar Cane Technologists (ISSCT) is currently preparing its joint XIV Pathology and XII Entomology Workshop that will be organized by eRcane and CIRAD in Réunion Island from 15 to 19 March 2027.
Scientific programme
This joint workshop will address major pests and diseases affecting the global sugar cane industry, with emphasis on agroecological and sustainable management strategies in the context of climate change. The programme will include sessions dedicated to the following key topics:
Management
Integrated pest and disease management using both conventional and advanced technologies.
Diagnosis and forecasting
Advances in diagnosing and forecasting the impacts of pests and diseases.
Resistance Screening
Application of conventional and cutting-edge technologies for screening and selecting resistant varieties.
Biosecurity and Emerging Threats
Strengthening global and regional biosecurity systems through innovative technologies and protocols.
Interaction
Exploring the interactions between:
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Agroclimatic conditions
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The biology of pests and pathogens
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Host resistance mechanisms to develop more resilient pest and disease management strategies.
CONTACT INFORMATION
eRcane Coordinator
Dr Jordan Dijoux
CIRAD Réunion Coordinator
Dr Laurent Costet
Pathology Section Chair
Dr Shamsul Bhuiyan
Entomology Section Chair
Dr Nalini Behary Paray
ISSCT Secretariat issctsecretariat@gmail.com
Workshop schedule
Sunday, 14 March 2027
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Welcome Cocktail and participant registration at Le Récif Hotel
Monday, 15 March 2027
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Oral presentations/poster sessions at Le Récif Hotel
Tuesday, 16 March 2027
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Field and laboratory visits in Southern Réunion:
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eRcane experimental station at Étang-Salé (smut screening trials)
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CIRAD research facilities (laboratories, Plant Health Clinic, vanilla germplasm collection)
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La Coccinelle (biological pest control company): biofactory of beneficial insects
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Wednesday, 17 March 2027
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Oral presentations/poster sessions at Le Récif Hotel
Thursday, 18 March 2027
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Field and laboratory visits in Northern Réunion:
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eRcane experimental station at La Mare (leaf scald/gumming screening trials)
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eRcane headquarters and research facilities
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ISSCT Workshop Farewell Dinner
Friday, 19 March 2027
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Oral presentations/poster sessions at Le Récif Hotel
Registration
The workshop registration fee is €280 per participant and includes participation in all workshop activities, lunches, coffee breaks, goodies and transportation.
Accompanying partners may attend the Welcome Cocktail and the Farewell Dinner for a fee of €120 per person.
All workshop participants must be ISSCT members and the dues of USD150 may be settled through the ISSCT online payment system.
Submission of abstracts
Abstracts should be submitted to the Chairs of each section:
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Pathology Section Chair: SBhuiyan@sugarresearch.com.au
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Entomology Section Chair: nalini.beharyparay@msiri.mu
Abstracts should include the title, author(s), affiliation(s), presenter’s email address, keywords, a body text of no more than 300 words, and an indication of whether the submission is for an oral or a poster presentation. Abstract submission, communication, & presentation will be in English
Hotel reservation
Preferential rates were negotiated for participants at Le Récif Hotel for stays between 14 and 19 March 2027 (5 nights).
Bed & Breakfast Rates
• €160 per night for a Standard Double Room, including breakfast (2 occupants).
• €145 per night for a Standard Single Room, including breakfast (1 occupant).
Half-Board Rates (Including breakfast and dinner, beverages not included)
• €220 per night for a Standard Double Room (2 occupants).
• €175 per night for a Standard Single Room (1 occupant).
To benefit from these preferential rates, please use the following booking code: TEREOS27 (Offer valid for 50 rooms, until 14 February 2027).
Should you experience any difficulties during the booking process or have any questions, please contact the hotel directly:
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Phone: +262 262 70 01 00
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Email: reception.hlr@hotellerecif.com
Please note that there is no need to book the half-board option for Thursday, 18 March 2027, as the ISSCT Workshop Farewell Dinner will be provided that evening. For the other days, the half-board option remains entirely optional. Participants may also choose from several restaurants and dining options located within approximately 5 to 20 minutes' walk from the hotel.
Visas
La Reunion is not part of the Schengen area.
You can check on the Visa Wizard to see if you need a visa to travel to Réunion Island (REUNION).
If you need a visa, please follow the instructions described on France-Visas.
A short-stay visa is also required for simple transit through mainland France, once outside “international zone” at any airport:
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If you need to transfer between airports (for example, between Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and Paris Orly Airport) to continue your journey
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If you need to stay overnight in a hotel while waiting for a connecting flight
In this case, please ask for two separate visas:
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1 visa for France mainland
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1 visa for Réunion Island (REUNION, overseas department)