27th International Plant Resistance To Insects Symposium

Damage from insects and other arthropods costs farmers and consumers billions of dollars annually. Host-plant resistance is one management tool that can be and has been used to limit damage and loss from pest arthropods.

The International Plant Resistance to Insects (IPRI) working group is an affiliation of researchers and practitioners that are advancing the development and use of plants with resistance to insects and other arthropods. IPRI has held a biennial workshop since 1974.

The 27^th Biannual International Plant Resistance to Insects (IPRI) Symposium will take place in Canmore, AB, Canada, at the Coast Canmore Hotel and Conference Centre from April 7-9, 2026. For information on tourism in Canmore you can visit https://www.explorecanmore.ca/

Topics of the conference will include mechanisms of resistance, phenotyping methodologies, breeding for resistance, and plant-arthropod interactions.

Meals 

The registration price includes Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner on Tuesday April 7th and Thursday April 9th, as well as Breakfast and Lunch on Wednesday April 8th.

Presentations & Abstract Submission

Both oral and poster presentations will be accepted. A link for abstract submissions will be sent out in the registration confirmation email. Attendees MUST register before submitting their abstract. The abstract submission deadline is February 15th 2026.

Hotel

Hotel information & booking details can be found below. The booking cutoff date is March 9th, 2026.

Air Travel

Canmore is located approximately 1 hour from the Calgary International Airport. Taxis, rental cars, and shuttle services are available from the airport. We recommend pre-booking a shuttle through the symposium hotel here.

Invitation Letter 

If you need an invitation letter for visa purposes please contact Dr. Boyd Mori (bmori@ualberta.ca).

Cancellations & Refunds

To request a cancellation, please contact Dr. Boyd Mori (bmori@ualberta.ca) or Jaymie Martin (jaymie2@ualberta.ca). Cancellations made before February 15th, 2026, will be refunded in full minus a cancellation fee of $50 CAD. Cancellations made after February 15th, 2026, will not be refunded. 

Contact

If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Boyd Mori (bmori@ualberta.ca) or Jaymie Martin (jaymie2@ualberta.ca).