The 9th Molecular Insect Science Conference will take place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 27-29 April 2026.

A topical program, led by global experts in the field, will showcase groundbreaking research in insect molecular sciences and highlight innovative molecular and biotechnological approaches for controlling insect pests and disease vectors.

Topics will include:
• Genomic and epigenetic innovations in insect science
• RNA interference, gene editing, and synthetic biology in insects
• Insect chitin biology and structural integrity
• Regulatory networks in insect growth, development, and physiology
• Insect neurobiology, learning, and behaviour
• Insect microbiomes, symbiosis, immunity, and vector competence
• Insect-plant molecular interactions and herbivory
• Molecular insights into insecticide resistance and sustainable management
• Emerging technologies and applications in molecular entomology

Abstracts are invited by 7 November 2025 for talks and posters.

Conference chairs:
Chris Bass, University of Exeter, UK
Qing Yang, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, China
Kun Yan Zhu, Kansas State University, USA