Advancing the Science of Inert Ingredients for Deposition, Drift Management, and Biological Crop Protection

Join industry leaders, regulatory experts, formulation scientists, and inert ingredient manufacturers for the Second Annual BPIA Inerts Symposium on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, at the North Carolina Biotechnology Center in Durham, NC. This premier event will explore the critical role inert ingredient components play in improving deposition, managing spray drift, and maximizing the performance of biological crop protection products. Register here.

As regulations evolve and biological technologies continue to expand, understanding how inert ingredients influence application performance has never been more important. This year’s symposium will provide practical insights into today’s challenges while examining the future of drift management, deposition, and product efficacy. Symposium topics include the following.

Regulatory Landscape

  • Current and emerging regulations affecting spray application and drift management
  • Regulatory trends impacting conventional and biological crop protection products
  • What the future may hold for industry compliance and innovation

Foundational Tank Mix Adjuvants

  • What they are and why they matter
  • Common formulation components
  • Best practices for improving application performance

The Science of Rheology

  • Understanding rheology and its role in spray applications
  • Key formulation components
  • How rheology influences deposition, spray drift, and product performance

Optimizing Deposition

  • Technologies and strategies to improve spray deposition
  • Common inert ingredients and products used to enhance application efficiency

Looking Ahead

  • Emerging innovations in drift reduction, deposition, and uptake
  • Future opportunities for inert ingredients in biological and conventional crop protection

Learn from Industry Experts

The symposium will feature presentations and panel discussions led by:

  • Regulatory Managers
  • Formulation Scientists
  • Inert Ingredient Manufacturers
  • Industry Technical Experts

Gain practical knowledge, hear diverse perspectives, and network with professionals shaping the future of inert ingredient technology and crop protection applications.

BPIA has not reserved a block of hotel rooms for this event. Should you require a hotel room, you can see a list of nearby hotels with booking links here.