Join the SPRINT Horizon 2020 project's final conference, "Shaping the Future of Sustainable Plant Protection," on 25 June 2025 in Brussels or online. This free, one-day event will present research on the health and environmental impacts of pesticides, introduce the new SPRINT Toolbox for risk assessment, and explore policy tools to support a transition to reduced reliance on pesticides. Space for in-person attendance is limited – register early to secure your spot.

New scientific evidence – robust, comprehensive and practice-oriented

SPRINT has generated a new scientific basis for more realistic risk assessments of pesticides. At the conference, you’ll hear findings from the largest European study of its kind, including data on pesticide mixtures found in environmental and biological matrices, ecotoxicological and toxicity results from new methods and indicators not currently required by regulation, and insights into real-life exposure scenarios. The aim: to advance risk assessment approaches that better reflect real-world conditions and provide stronger protection for human and environmental health.

Tools and policy insights – from research to real-world application

The conference will introduce the new SPRINT Toolbox, a free resource designed to support regulators and scientists in assessing pesticide risks. It includes, among other outputs, pesticide risk maps. Beyond technical tools, the event will also present policy-relevant findings, such as success stories and enabling instruments for the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP). Attendees will gain practical insights into how transitions to more sustainable systems of plant protection can be supported by evidence-based policymaking.

On site in Brussels or online – everything you need to know

The conference will take place on 25 June 2025 at La Tricoterie in Brussels (158, rue Théodore Verhaegen, 1060 Saint-Gilles), with an option to join remotely. Participation is free of charge, but registration is required. In-person attendees will benefit from additional opportunities to engage with experts, attend the poster session, and network with participants from EU institutions, national authorities, academia, NGOs, farming and industry. Lunch and refreshments will be provided. Please note that in-person places are limited – register early to secure your spot.