PurPest Presented at IPM Essen 2026

From January 27-30, 2026, PurPest was proudly presented at IPM Essen, the worl's leading trade fair for plants. Representing the project were Andra Ficke and Birgitte Henriksen from NIBIO, Daniel Writght from Sintef, Ali from Chramatotec, and Martin Uthus from PPlante- og importkontroll AS.

Throughout the entire exhibition, the project had its own dedicated stand, where we showcased presentations about PurPest and engaged with a wide range of stakeholders. A special highlight was the PurPest Quiz, created specifically for the event. Visitors could scan a QR code at our stand and test their knowledge through interactive questions about the PurPest project and plant health challenges. The quiz attracted great interest, encouraged engaging discussions, and proved to be an effective and dynamic way to communicate our work. We are pleased to share that the quiz will also be made available beyond the fair, allowing a wider audience to learn more about PurPest in an interactive format.

Scan the QR code here: 

On Tuesday, January 27, Andrea delivered an excellent presentation about the project in the Innovation Hall. The session was very well received and generated strong interest in PurPest’s innovative approach.

During the week, our stand welcomed a steady stream of visitors with diverse professional backgrounds — including producers, wholesalers, plant health inspectors, and researchers. The event provided an exceptional opportunity to exchange knowledge, discuss challenges in plant health, and explore potential collaborations.

This year, IPM Essen hosted more than 40,000 visitors and 1,500 exhibitors, offering an outstanding platform for networking and visibility. It was a fantastic experience to present PurPest on such an international stage.

We would like to sincerely thank everyone who visited our stand and showed interest in the project. We look forward to continuing the conversations and collaborations initiated during the fair.