Regulation of New Plant Breeding Techniques – Bridging Science, Society, and Policy
New plant breeding techniques (incl. CRISPR) hold great potential for sustainable agriculture. But how should they be regulated – effectively and responsibly?
Organised by the Research Group of @Peter Hettich (University of St. Gallen), this interdisciplinary conference brings together experts to explore the scientific foundations, societal implications, and legal frameworks surrounding new plant breeding techniques.
Speakers include:
Beat Keller – modern plant breeding & traceability
Stephen Milford, Angela Bearth, Urs Niggli – ethics & society
Véronique Boillet, Pierre Walckiers, Nadina Isliker, Sara Fischer – legal frameworks in Switzerland & the EU
The conference will close with a panel discussion on how effective and responsible regulation can be designed.
11 June 2026 | 13:00 – 18:00
Vischer, Schuetzengasse 1, 8001 Zurich (5 min from Zurich main station)
Attendance is free of charge
Language: English
Register now! https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/Ceu0gcaGud
