Dear all, As coordinator of the IUFRO WP 7.02.10 on the Pine Wilt Disease (PWD) and on behalf of the local organizing committee leader and Professor Sun, I am pleased to send you the second announcement of the International Symposium (PWD 2023), that will take place in Nanjing (China), in 2023 October 25th and 27th The main theme of PWD 2023 is "The Prevention, Theory, Technology and Management of Pine Wilt Disease". This symposium aims to present the latest research advances about the spread and pathogenicity of PWD, Host tree - Nematode -insect vector interactions, monitoring and control methods, and technology development for PWD management. In the congress webpage you will find all information to support your participation. https://www.bagevent.com/event/8443317 Therefore, I invite you all to make your registration and submit your abstracts. Looking forward to meet you in Nanjing. Best regards Luís Bonifácio (coordinator of IUFRO WP 7.02.10) ..................................................................................... [cid:image001.png@01D97DCB.AFB184A0] Luís Filipe P. Bonifácio Entomologista Florestal/ Forest Entomologist (phD) Instituto Nacional de Investigação Agrária e Veterinária, I.P. Unidade Estratégica de Investigação e Serviços de Sistemas Agrários e Florestais e Sanidade Vegetal Av. da República, Quinta do Marquês, 2784-505 Oeiras PORTUGAL Tel: (+351) 21214463750 [cid:image002.png@01D97DCB.AFB184A0] [cid:image003.png@01D97DCB.AFB184A0]