Conference Day One 29th JulyTuesday, 29 July 2025 - BRT (Brasilia Time, GMT-03:00)

• Industry overview and key trends
• What we know about the biological product regulation and how this impacts R&D bio companies

As global agriculture faces growing pressure to reduce reliance on chemical pesticides, entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs) are emerging as precision biological tools at the core of next-generation Integrated Pest Management (IPM). Naturally occurring soil organisms offer targeted control of insect pests, without harming non-target species or the environment.

In this keynote, Dr. Minshad Ansari, a pioneer in EPN commercialisation and biological innovation, will explore how EPNs transform pest control in Latin American agriculture—from sugarcane and vegetables to turf and ornamentals. Drawing on more than two decades of R&D and commercial experience—including EPN technology acquired by Syngenta in 2021—Dr. Ansari will share practical insights into:

• How proprietary nematode strains are delivering real-world success.
• Advances in formulation, shelf-life, and application technologies.
• Synergies with biostimulants and other biologicals in a holistic IPM system, and
• Case studies showing improved yields, reduced chemical input, and ROI.

This session positions EPNs not merely as alternatives but as superior, field-proven solutions that meet the urgent demands of climate resilience, regulatory shifts, and sustainable productivity.

Join us for an inspiring look at how nature’s microscopic warriors shape the future of profitable, regenerative agriculture.