The UK’s Royal Entomological Society (RES), one of the world’s leading insect science organisations, will host the International Congress of Entomology (ICE) in Liverpool in 2033. The event will bring the global insect science community together to share research and celebrate the RES’s 200th anniversary.
Held every four years, ICE is the world’s largest international gathering of entomologists, bringing together up to 5,000 scientists, researchers and policymakers from fields including biodiversity, agriculture, health, vector-borne disease and climate science. The 2033 Congress (XXIX ICE) will be the first time the UK has hosted the event since 1964.
Liverpool was selected following a competitive international bidding process, recognising the city’s scientific strengths, conference infrastructure and strong institutional partnerships. The event will take place at the Liverpool Experience Campus.
Simon Ward, CEO of the Royal Entomological Society, said: “Hosting the International Congress of Entomology in our bicentenary year is an extraordinary honour for the Royal Entomological Society. ICE 2033 will bring together the global entomology community at a time when insect science is vital for food security, biodiversity, and both human and animal health. Liverpool will provide the collaborative environment essential to deliver a world-class congress and we look forward to welcoming international delegates and colleagues to the UK.”
The International Congress of Entomology (ICE) is overseen by the Council for International Congresses of Entomology, a global body that represents the breadth of insect science and ensures the continuity of the Congress, which has been held since 1910.
Professor Angharad Gatehouse, secretary general of the Council for International Congresses of Entomology said: “The Council is delighted to confirm Liverpool and the Royal Entomological Society as hosts of ICE 2033. The Royal Entomological Society’s 200th anniversary provides a powerful opportunity to celebrate the past, present and future of entomology on a global platform.”
Liverpool’s successful bid was supported by Liverpool Convention Bureau, part of the Liverpool City Region Destination Partnership, which works with academic and professional partners to attract and deliver major international conferences.
Natalie Wyatt, managing director of the Liverpool City Region Destination Partnership, said: “Liverpool has a strong track record of delivering major scientific events and regularly hosts large international meetings, including Ento24, the Royal Entomological Society’s flagship conference.”
