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The symposium will be delivered across two six-hour virtual sessions to support participation from different regions. Presentations will be pre-recorded and followed by live panel discussions and audience Q&A.
Introduction to the symposium, the OECD Co-operative Research Programme and the importance of international cooperation in RNAi-based pesticide regulation.
An examination of scientific progress since the 2019 OECD conference, including dsRNA design, target efficacy, biosafety, risk assessment and emerging approaches to pest management.
Session 1 speakers will respond to audience questions and discuss opportunities and challenges arising from recent scientific advances.
Exploring scientific, regulatory, policy and social considerations affecting RNAi-based pesticides, including safety assessment, off-target analysis, regulatory pathways, governance and public acceptance.
Session speakers will discuss approaches to effective, evidence-based and internationally aligned regulation.
A summary of the major themes and discussions from the first day of the symposium.
Continuing the examination of scientific progress since 2019, with a focus on RNA transport and uptake, formulation, delivery, crop-protection applications and optimisation of RNAi performance.
Session speakers will answer questions and discuss translating RNA biology into practical crop-protection technologies.
Industry and regulatory experts discuss the pathway from scientific discovery to commercial application, including dsRNA manufacturing, product development, regulation and the challenges involved in bringing RNAi-based products to market.
Discussion covering commercial readiness, manufacturing, investment, regulation and the future market for RNAi-based pesticides.
Reflections on the major themes, emerging areas of consensus and priorities for future international collaboration.
Timing retained within the advertised six-hour session.