UNCLASSIFIED - NON CLASSIFIÉ Dear Colleagues, We are pleased to announce the upcoming Ecology and Management of Biotic Disturbances in Forests conference, which will take place on July 27-31, 2026, in Fredericton (Canada). This event is jointly organized by WPs 7.03.06 - Integrated management of forest defoliating insects, 7.03.07 - Population dynamics of forest insects, 7.03.12 - Alien invasive species and international trade, and 7.03.13 - Biological control of forest insects and pathogens. The conference will feature: * Keynote lectures from leading experts * Oral and poster sessions * Field trip * Workshops * Networking events to connect with peers and potential collaborators Important date: * Abstract submission opens January 2026 * Deadline for abstract submission March 2026 * Opening of early bird registration April 2026 * Closing of early bird registration May 2026 * Closing of general registration June 2026 Submission guidelines, important deadlines, and registration details can be found on our conference website: https://www.eventcreate.com/e/iufro-fredericton-2026 We encourage you to share this announcement with your colleagues and research groups. We look forward to welcoming you to Fredericton for an exciting and productive conference. Warm regards, Jean-Noel Candau and Deepa Pureswaran Jean-Noël Candau, Ph.D. Jean-Noel.Candau@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca<mailto:Jean-Noel.Candau@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca> Research Scientist, Quantitative Ecology / Chercheur scientifique, Ecologie Quantitative Canadian Forest Service, Great Lakes Forestry Centre, 1219 Queen Street East, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario P6A 2E5 / Service canadien des forêts, Centre de foresterie des Grands Lacs, 1219, rue Queen est, Sault Ste-Marie (Ontario) P6A 2E5