Behaviour Special Interest Group (SIG) 2026

Emerging themes: Novel techniques in insect behaviour studies

Date: Tuesday 10 February 2026 (9.30am – 5pm)

Venue: The Studio, Birmingham and online

Join the RES Behaviour SIG on Tuesday 10 February 2026 in Birmingham for a day of talks on insect behaviour research.

The aim of this meeting is for researchers and companies to share their experience of novel techniques and technology to advance the study of insect behaviour. Topics may include, but are not exclusive to, biotremology, monitoring and detection, air pressure influences, electroreception and gravitational waves. A full programme will be available in due course.

The Behaviour SIG is a forum for the exchange of information, ideas and techniques relating to insect behaviour.

Convenors

• Jozsef Vuts, Rothamsted Research – jozsef.vuts@rothamsted.ac.uk
• Michelle Fountain, NIAB EMR – Michelle.Fountain@niab.com

Call for Abstracts

We are offering opportunities for both 15 minute talks and poster presentations, in person and online, allowing as much of the community to participate as possible. Please complete the following form before the deadline.

Deadline for abstract submissions: Tuesday 16th December 2025

Exhibition and Sponsorship

We would love to hear from you if you are interested in sponsoring or exhibiting at the event. The brochure below highlights some of the options available, including being present in the hub of the conference through exhibition and a Headline Sponsor. If you would like to partner with us or discuss other bespoke opportunities, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Registration

Registration is now open at the bottom of this page. Please note there are discounted rates for members of the RES, so if you are not a member already, consider joining today!

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Note – We do not provide recordings of events or presentations as standard, unless otherwise stated.