Global Public Health and Food Safety Summit Releases 2026 Program

FAIRFAX, Va. – Pest management professionals, public health officials and food safety experts from around the world will convene for two days of expert-led discussion, innovation and collaboration at the 2026 Global Public Health and Food Safety Summit. The event will explore real-world challenges and forward-looking solutions shaping the future of public health and food safety across diverse global environments, NPMA said. 

The Summit’s program features in-depth sessions led by internationally recognized experts, offering practical insights, research-driven strategies and global perspectives designed to drive measurable impact across industries.

Program highlights include:

• Future-Proofing Pest Management: Sustainable Practices for a Stronger Industry: Sathes Chandran, Pesterminators, Maldives; Steven Nyland, Anticimex, U.S. (Invited)
• How New Technologies Are Evolving Pest Control in Food Handling Facilities: Junichiro Katayama, Semco, Co. Ltd, Japan
• New Research Insights into Roof Rat and Norway Rat Management: Niamh Quinn, Ph.D., University of California Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources, U.S.

In addition to educational programming, attendees will engage with peers from across the globe, exchange best practices and gain insight into approaches proven effective within varying regulatory frameworks and operational environments, according to NPMA.

For more information about the Global Public Health and Food Safety Summit, including registration details and the full program agenda, visit www.NPMAPestWorld.org/GlobalSummit.