ARCHIVED - Program - First International Conference for Heads of Pesticide Regulatory Authorities - New Partnerships for a New Millennium

Welcome to the first International Conference for Heads of Pesticide Regulatory Authorities. In light of the critical role that pesticides play in food production and the need for health and environmental protection, global partnerships are essential in meeting our future regulatory challenges. This conference provides an opportunity to discuss common concerns and to seek cooperative solutions to current and emerging issues related to pesticide regulation and management around the world.

Sunday, September 11, 2011

Location: Renaissance Room
Open to all Registered Participants

19:00
Welcome Reception

Day 1: Monday, September 12, 2011

Location: Adam Room
Open to all Registered Participants

"Pesticide Management to 2020: Looking Ahead Ten Years"

07:30
Registration
08:30
Welcome and Review of Program
09:00
Keynote Speakers
10:45
Health Break
11:15
Plenary Discussion: Top Issues Facing Pesticide Management to 2020
12:30
Lunch (Sponsored by CropLife Canada)
13:45
Presentations by International Organizations
15:00
Health Break
15:30
Plenary Discussion: Possible Directions/Priorities for Pesticide Management to 2020
17:00
Adjourn - Free Evening

Day 2: Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Location: Adam Room
Open to all Registered Participants

"Regional Perspectives: Current and Future Challenges in Pesticide Regulations and Management"

08:30
Country/Region Presentations
10:00
Health Break
10:30
Country/Region Presentations - continued
12:30
Lunch
14:00
Path Forward - Potential Areas of Collaboration
  • Working Groups on Key Issues
17:00
Adjourn - Free Evening

Day 3: Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Location: Adam Room
Open to all Registered Participants

"Current and Future ChallengesÂ…The Path Forward"

09:00
Working Groups Present Discussion Findings
10:45
Health Break
11:15
Conclusions and Recommendations for the Way Forward
11:45
Closing Remarks and Next Steps
12:00
Adjourn

Special Science Issues Presentations

Location: Adam Room
Open to all

13:00
Integrating Emerging Technologies into Chemical Safety Assessment: The Report of the Expert Panel on Integrated Testing of Pesticides
13:30
Issues in Pollinator Protection
14:00
Pesticides, POPs and PBTs: What differentiates them?

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