The BetaSol Conference represents the scientific highlight of the BetaSol Forum, bringing together research, advisory services, practice, policy, and industry in one place. Here, the latest findings meet practical questions – presented in a well-structured, comprehensible, and strategically contextualized manner.
Participants gain the rare opportunity to experience the newest research results, ongoing project work, and international perspectives firsthand.
The conference is aimed at all stakeholders along the agricultural value chain who wish to deepen their knowledge, strengthen networks, and gain insights for future developments.
THE CONFERENCE AT A GLANCE
Core content, highlights, and benefits summarized concisely.
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EXPERTISE
FROM THE FIRST HAND
Renommierte Expertinnen, Experten und Wissenschaftler präsentieren neue Erkenntnisse und aktuelle Entwicklungen – kompakt & verständlich.
INTERNATIONAL
FORMAT
Contributions & participants from domestic and international contexts – supported by simultaneous English translation to make knowledge accessible globally.
EXCHANGE &
NETWORKING
Practice, research, politics and business at one table: Make valuable contacts, discuss and benefit from direct dialogue.
IMPULSE FÜR
DIE ZUKUNFT
Orientation, new perspectives and concrete approaches for the further development of strategies & measures – a real knowledge advantage.
CONFERENCE-PROGRAM
will be published soon
We will provide you with the detailed program including all topics, speakers and times in due course.
All updated information can be found here at any time.
PROGRAM
CONFERENCE
02. SEP. 2026
Please note: The program is preliminary and may still be adjusted.
All current updates are continuously made available here for you.
OPENING & INTRODUCTION
Moderation
Dr. Christian Lang ·
Agrarservice Hessen-Pfalz GmbH & Association of Hessian-Palatinate Sugar Beet Growers (Verband Hessisch-Pfälzischer Zuckerrübenanbauer e.V.)
Helen Pfitzner ·
Agrarservice Hessen-Pfalz GmbH & Association of Hessian-Palatinate Sugar Beet Growers (Verband Hessisch-Pfälzischer Zuckerrübenanbauer e.V.)
Impulse from Rhineland-Palatinate
Confirmation pending
PERSPECTIVES FROM ASSOCIATIONS & PRACTICE
Statement from European Sugar Beet and Potato Associations
Romans Vorss ·
EUROPATAT – European Potato Trade Association (confirmed)
Juliette-Marie Margueritte ·
EUPPA – European Potato Processors’ Association (confirmed)
Alexander Krick ·
CIBE – International Confederation of European Beet Growers
(confirmed)
Host Statement:
7 years of planthopper research for practice – insights and perspectives
Anna Dettweiler ·
Agrarservice Hessen-Pfalz GmbH & Association of Hessian-Palatinate Sugar Beet Growers (Verband Hessisch-Pfälzischer Zuckerrübenanbauer e.V.) (confirmed)
SCIENTIFIC PRESENTATIONS
Current situation: planthoppers, pathogens and host plants
Natasha Witczak · Julius Kühn Institute (JKI), Institute for Plant Protection in Fruit Crops and Viticulture, Siebeldingen & Agrarservice Hessen-Pfalz GmbH (confirmed)
Differentiation of 16SrXII subgroups A and P of Candidatus Phytoplasma solani
Prof. Dr. Michael Kube · University of Hohenheim (confirmed)
New planthopper – new threat? Reptalus quinquecostatus in Austria
Matthias Wernicke · AGES – Austrian Agency for Health and Food Safety (confirmed)
Fastidious pathogens infecting sugar beet and potato in the Pannonian Plain
Dr. Bojan Duduk · Institute of Pesticides and Environmental Protection, Belgrade, Serbia (confirmed)
Crop-associated planthopper vectors drive Candidatus Phytoplasma solani epidemiology
Dr. Andrea Kosovac · Institute of Pesticides and Environmental Protection, Belgrade, Serbia (confirmed)
From research to practise: Plant protection at the JKI in dialogue between politics and agriculture
Dr. Johannes Hausmann · Julius Kühn Institute (JKI) – Institute for Plant Protection in Arable Crops and Grassland (confirmed)
SBR – how far has science come, and what benefits can be expected in practice?
Dr. Omid Eini & Dr. Mark Varrelmann · IfZ – Institute of Sugar Beet Research, Göttingen (confirmed)
Evolutionary ecology and sustainable control of the planthopper Pentastiridius leporinus
Prof. Dr. Andreas Vilcinskas · Fraunhofer Institute for Molecular Biology and Applied Ecology IME, Giessen (confirmed)
PANEL DISCUSSION
Impulse for the panel discussion
Hendrik Göbbels · Agrarservice Hessen-Pfalz GmbH (confirmed)
Hannah Adam-Schilling · Association of Hessian-Palatinate Sugar Beet Growers (Verband Hessisch-Pfälzischer Zuckerrübenanbauer e.V.) (confirmed)
Discussion of key conference topics, results and the political framework with representatives from science, agricultural practice, policy and downstream industry.
SUMMARY OF KEY FINDINGS AND OUTLOOK.
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DEEPEN YOUR KNOWLEDGE – BROUDEN YOUR PERSPECTIVES – SHAPE THE FUTURE
– PARTICIPATION IS LIMITED
CLAIM YOUR SPOT TODAY
The BetaSol Conference offers a high-caliber program featuring international expertise, in-depth technical presentations, and valuable networking opportunities.
To ensure the quality of the event, participant numbers are limited. We therefore recommend registering early. Below is an overview of the included services.
Conference registration fee:
Early Bird Rate
€165 plus VAT
(valid until 1 June 2026)
Late Registration Rate
€200 plus VAT
(from 2 June 2026)
The conference represents the scientific highlight of the BetaSol Forum, bringing together the latest findings, international expertise, and high-quality technical insights. You will gain a comprehensive overview of current research results and their relevance for practice and strategy in crop production.
Scientific presentations at the highest professional level
Benefit from contributions by renowned experts and researchers from leading scientific institutions.
The conference provides in-depth insights into current developments and strategically relevant questions related to the Pentastiridus leporinus–host plant–pest complex.
Networking & exchange at expert level
Meet key decision-makers from research, advisory services, policy, industry, and practice in one place. The conference provides an ideal setting for targeted exchange, new collaborations, and valuable networking opportunities.
International format with simultaneous translation
With international speakers and participants, the conference has a global orientation. Simultaneous English translation allows attendees to follow the content in real time and engage with international peers.
Effective knowledge transfer
Scientific findings are communicated clearly and practically, with direct relevance for everyday agricultural practice and the strategic development of cropping systems.
Deepen knowledge & set impulses
The combination of high-level presentations, moderated discussions, and best-practice examples provides a solid foundation for understanding complex topics and gaining new approaches and solutions.
Meals included
Your well-being is taken care of:
Beverages, pretzels, lunch, and a pastry are included in the conference ticket, ensuring a pleasant and comfortable event experience.
Your knowledge advantage at a glance
INCLUDED SERVICES
The conference provides cutting-edge knowledge, international perspectives, and practice-relevant insights—concise, comprehensible, and immediately applicable. It is an ideal format to expand your expertise, identify innovations early, and strengthen your professional network sustainably.
GET MORE FROM BetaSol –
COMBINED TICKETS
DO MORE. LEARN MORE. BENEFIT MORE.
Take the opportunity to experience the BetaSol Forum in its full depth. With our combination tickets, you can seamlessly combine the event components—while also enjoying attractive benefits. The more program elements you attend, the greater your knowledge gain, networking opportunities, and overall value.
Benefit from special offers and discover the full scope of BetaSol.
YOUR CONTRIBUTION TO THE CONFERENCE
Would you like to contribute a professional insight and present your findings to a audience?
We warmly invite you to submit a proposal for a presentation. The most compelling submissions will be selected by the program committee and included in the official conference program.
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