Speakers

Bruxelles Environnement

Brussels Environment is the environment and energy administration of the Brussels-Capital Region. Its work includes protecting nature, preserving biodiversity and raising awareness of environmental issues. Asian Hornet Day on 6 March 2027 is organised in collaboration with Brussels Environment. Programme participation: joint opening with Vespa-Alert ASBL proposed and a contribution on the Brussels Region to be discussed. Proposed representatives: Ana De Wagter or Julien Ruelle; role and individual speaker to be agreed.

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Vespa Alert ASBL

Vespa Alert is a nonprofit association dedicated to raising awareness of the issues surrounding the Asian hornet. It promotes knowledge sharing and dialogue between scientists, beekeepers, professionals, public authorities and citizens. It organises Asian Hornet Day on 6 March 2027 in Brussels, in collaboration with Brussels Environment. Programme participation: Maxime Dartois will present Vespa-Alert ASBL, its objectives and its platform. A 15-minute contribution is planned, preceded by a proposed joint opening with Brussels Environment.

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Éric Darrouzet — Université de Tours / IRBI

Éric Darrouzet is a lecturer and researcher at the University of Tours, within the Institute for Research on Insect Biology (IRBI). A specialist in social insects, he has studied the Asian hornet since 2006. His research focuses notably on its biology and behaviour, as well as the development of selective control methods to protect apiaries while preserving biodiversity. Programme participation: agreement in principle; availability on 6 March 2027 to be reconfirmed. Proposed topic: scientific approach, biology and behaviour of the Asian hornet. Title and content to be agreed.

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CRA-W / Louis Hautier

Louis Hautier is an entomologist and scientific officer at the Walloon Agricultural Research Centre (CRA-W), within the Plant and Forest Health Unit. His work focuses notably on Asian hornet management, trapping founding queens and protecting apiaries. He also contributes to training and sharing information with field practitioners. He will take part in Asian Hornet Day on 6 March 2027. Programme participation: confirmed for 6 March 2027. Proposed topic: research and management strategies, including spring trapping and experience from Wallonia. Title and content to be agreed.

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Jasmijn Hillaert — INBO / Vespa-Watch

Jasmijn Hillaert · INBO / Vespa-Watch. Participation proposed; availability on 6 March 2027 to be confirmed. Proposed topic: surveillance, monitoring, Vespa-Watch and experience from Flanders. Title and content to be agreed.

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Leonardo Mazza — Commission européenne / DG Environnement

Leonardo Mazza · European Commission, DG Environment – IAS team. Participation awaiting confirmation. Proposed topic: European regulatory framework and coordination. Title and content to be agreed.

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Jürgen Bellemans — SIAMU / Pompiers de Bruxelles

Jürgen Bellemans · SIAMU / Brussels Fire Brigade. Participation on 6 March 2027 confirmed. Two consecutive talks proposed: circular on limiting the use of biocides and progress in pesticide-free control. Titles and content to be agreed.

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Louis Monéger — Groupe F ASBL

Louis Monéger · Groupe F ASBL. Participation on 6 March 2027 confirmed. Proposed topic: field experience, management methods and practical work in Belgium. Title and content to be agreed.

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Commune d’Uccle — Service Environnement

Participation of the municipality of Uccle on 6 March 2027 confirmed. Proposed representatives: Marie Vigoni or Catherine Van Hollebeke · Environment Department; individual speaker to be determined. Proposed topic: municipal initiatives and local mobilisation. Title and content to be agreed.

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