Broadway House

Thursday 26th - Friday 27th September 2024
The Evolution of Biosecurity

This two-day event will bring together stakeholders from regulation, science, technical and industry community to debate and discuss emerging biosecurity topics. 

Hosted in London to coincide with MEPC 82, this in-person technical event is anticipated to attract a broad audience who will be travelling to London.  Attendee fees have been kept deliberately low to attract the biosecurity community wishing to discuss technical topics in a non-sales environment. 

Headline Topics
  • Port state control, enforcement and the experience building phase 
  • Ship operations in challenging water quality 
  • The changing role of the Ballast Water Management plan 
  • An amended BWM Convention – what lies ahead? 
  • Hull cleaning technology & equipment development 
  • Vessel operational profiles & influence on inspections 
  • Proactive & reactive hull cleaning 
  • Regulatory development – guidance & methods 

Call for presentations

If you wish to get involved, please submit an abstract to the team. Abstracts must be 200 words and aligned with the themes outlined. Presenters must be able to attend the symposium in person; virtual presentations will not be considered.

Email the team