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VALOR at the XIII European Congress of Entomology
8 Jul 2026

VALOR at the XIII European Congress of Entomology

Last week, VALOR was presented at the XIII European Congress of Entomology (ECE 2026), held in Tours, France. The event drew 1,400 entomologists from around the world, who gathered to discuss the latest research on insects' roles in ecosystems, agriculture, and sustainability across a program packed with talks, symposia, and poster sessions.

Throughout the congress, VALOR was represented at the booth of our partner, Pensoft Publishers, where attendees could browse and take home project materials and learn more about VALOR's goals and progress.

VALOR project materials at ECE 2026

During the congress, project partner Carla Stoyanova (Pensoft Publishers) co-led a workshop together with Nikolay Mehandzhiyski (Pensoft Publishers, EUFAWREADY), "Tiny creatures, lasting impact: Science communication for entomology", exploring the fundamentals of science communication and its relevance in the context of EU-funded research projects. The workshop examined the challenge of making insect science accessible, relevant, and actionable for diverse audiences through targeted communication tools, channels, and strategic approaches. 

Carla Stoyanova (Pensoft Publishers) presenting the fundamentals of science communication in the context of EU research projects at ECE 2026

Drawing on practical examples, communication strategies, and lessons learned, the workshop highlighted successful practices from EU projects, such as VALOR, AGRI4POL and EUFAWREADY, and key factors that contribute to long-term knowledge uptake and impact. VALOR was specifically showcased as a strong example of how tailored awareness-raising materials can provide outreach and strong visibility of project results.

VALOR presented at the science communication workshop "Tiny creatures, lasting impact: Science communication for entomology" at ECE 2026

The session wrapped up with a look at how to measure impact, along with a few practical tips for getting research noticed. Following the presentation, the participants had the opportunity to apply the showcased insights during a 30-minute interactive exercise where they translated real research outputs into tailored communication units for different target audiences. 

Thank you to everyone who attended the workshop and stopped by to learn more about the project. Follow us on LinkedIn to stay up to date!