Biodiversity and Evolutionary Dynamics in Insect–Plant Associations — 11–12 March 2027, Institut Botànic de Barcelona
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About the Symposium

We are delighted to host the Biodiversity and Evolutionary Dynamics in Plant–Insect Interactions symposium at the Institut Botànic de Barcelona (Barcelona, Spain). This event provides a platform for researchers to exchange ideas and explore the complex ecological and evolutionary mechanisms driving plant-insect relationships.

The symposium will take place on 11–12 March 2027. Participation is free of charge. Lunches, dinner, catering and coffee breaks will be provided by the organisers.

The programme will include 27 oral presentations and poster sessions. Capacity is limited to 70 attendees.

Keynote Speakers

Jeff Ollerton

Jeff Ollerton

University of Northampton (UK) / Kunming Institute of Botany (China)

Plants, pollinators and the recovery of biodiversity: insights from a global perspective

Animal pollination is essential for flowering plant reproduction and terrestrial biodiversity, yet plant–pollinator relationships remain incompletely understood globally.

Sara Varela

Sara Varela

Universidade de Vigo (Spain)

Where Evolution Meets Ecology: Biodiversity Across Space and Time

Combining space and time remains one of the major challenges in biodiversity research.

Corentin Jouault

Corentin Jouault

Oxford University Museum of Natural History

What Drove the Cretaceous Rise of Insect Diversity?

The Cretaceous witnessed a major reorganization of terrestrial ecosystems as flowering plants rose to dominance.

Agenda

Preliminary schedule

Thursday, 11 March

Accreditations & Breakfast
Other
Opening ceremony
Other
Keynote #1
Keynote
Talks (7)
Talk
Lunch
Meal
Keynote #2
Keynote
Talks (5)
Talk
Poster session & Coffee break
Poster
Talks (6)
Talk
Piscolabis & Dinner
Meal
Close of IBB
Other

Friday, 12 March

Talks (4)
Talk
Poster session & Coffee break
Poster
Keynote #3
Keynote
Talks (5)
Talk
Closing ceremony & Awards
Other
Lunch
Meal

Registration

Deadline: 20 December 2026 · Capacity: 70

Participation is free of charge. The symposium will take place on 11–12 March 2027. Registration closes on 20 December 2026. Places are limited to 70, with priority for talks and posters.

Only 27 oral slots are available. Unselected talks may be offered a poster slot.

Abstract submission — download the Word template, complete it, and upload the document. Not required for attendance only.

Download Word abstract template
These details will be used only for catering arrangements.

How to come

Getting to Barcelona

Barcelona is easily accessible by air and train. From Barcelona Airport you can use Aerobús, Metro L9S or taxi. From Barcelona Sants, Metro L3 goes directly to Plaça Espanya.

Getting to the Institut Botànic de Barcelona

Bus 150 from Fira Barcelona / Plaça Espanya is the recommended option. You can also combine the Montjuïc funicular with bus 150, or walk through Montjuïc.

Entering the Institute

When you arrive at the main portal, please ring the doorbell and someone will open the door.

Institut Botànic de Barcelona
Passeig del Migdia, s/n, Montjuïc, Barcelona

Organising Committee

David Peris

David Peris

Institut Botànic de Barcelona (Spain)

Oriane Hidalgo

Oriane Hidalgo

Institut Botànic de Barcelona (Spain)

Jules Ferreira

Jules Ferreira

Institut Botànic de Barcelona / Universitat de Barcelona (Spain)

Lucía D. Moreyra

Lucía D. Moreyra

Institut Botànic de Barcelona / Universitat de Barcelona (Spain)

Laura Pajot

Laura Pajot

Institut Botànic de Barcelona / Universitat de Barcelona (Spain)

Killian Verlingue

Killian Verlingue

Institut Botànic de Barcelona (Spain)

Contact

For questions about the symposium, please contact the organising committee.

ipasymposium@gmail.com