Citrus Research International

7 days to go.

Delegates can expect citrus research feedback, technical presentations, keynote perspectives and industry networking across CRI’s 13th Citrus Research Symposium programme.

CRI is pleased to introduce Dr MC Pretorius as a Keynote speaker at the 2026 CRI Citrus Research Symposium.

Dr Pretorius is Divisional Manager Extension at Citrus Research International and also carries Area Extension Manager responsibilities for Mpumalanga, Eswatini, Mozambique and Pongola.

His contribution brings plant pathology, citrus disease management and extension perspective to the symposium programme.

CRI extends its appreciation to all sponsors of the 2026 CRI Citrus Research Symposium.

Your support helps make this important platform for citrus research, knowledge transfer and industry collaboration possible.

The symposium brings together researchers, growers, technical specialists and industry role players to share research feedback and strengthen engagement across the Southern African citrus industry.

Thank you for contributing to the success of the 13th CRI Citrus Research Symposium.

23–26 August 2026
Champagne Sports Resort, Drakensberg

CRI is pleased to introduce Dr Sean Moore as a Keynote speaker at the 2026 CRI Citrus Research Symposium.

Dr Moore is Research Manager at Citrus Research International, Visiting Professor in the Department of Zoology and Entomology at Rhodes University, and Deputy Director with the Centre for Biological Control at Rhodes.

His contribution brings citrus entomology, false codling moth and integrated pest management expertise to the symposium programme.

14 days to go.

Confirmed delegates are encouraged to check accommodation, travel and arrival arrangements before travelling to Champagne Sports Resort for CRI’s 13th Citrus Research Symposium.

CRI is pleased to introduce Dr. Leandro Peña as a Keynote speaker at the 2026 CRI Citrus Research Symposium.

Dr. Peña is a research professor at the Spanish National Research Council, based at the Institute of Plant Molecular and Cellular Biology in Spain. His work focuses on citrus biotechnology, plant breeding, pathogen and pest resistance, tree development and fruit quality-related traits.

His keynote contribution brings international research perspective to citrus biotechnology and plant improvement.

CRI is pleased to introduce Dr. Marco Caruso as a Keynote speaker at the 2026 CRI Citrus Research Symposium.

Dr. Caruso is a researcher in citrus genetics and breeding at CREA in Italy. His work includes citrus variety development, stress-tolerant rootstocks, resistance traits, citrus germplasm management and the production of virus-free propagation material.

His keynote contribution brings international perspective on citrus genetics, breeding and plant material to the symposium.

CRI is pleased to introduce Prof. Larry Duncan as a Keynote speaker at the 2026 CRI Citrus Research Symposium.

Prof. Duncan is a professor at the University of Florida and has studied nematode parasites of citrus and nematode biocontrol agents of citrus pests for more than four decades.

His keynote contribution brings international scientific perspective to citrus nematology, biological control and pest management.

21 days to go.

The symposium programme begins on Sunday, 23 August, with pre-symposium activities. Research feedback start on Monday, 24 August, followed by three days of technical sessions, keynote contributions and industry engagement.

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CRI is pleased to introduce Dr. Vaughan Hattingh as an Opening Session speaker at the 2026 CRI Citrus Research Symposium.

Dr. Hattingh is CEO of Citrus Research International and has more than three decades of experience in the citrus industry. His work has included research entomology, integrated pest management, residue compliance, CRI leadership and the scientific basis for international phytosanitary trade regulation.

His keynote contribution brings CRI’s research, market access and phytosanitary science perspective to the symposium programme.