Anna Avrova
Group Leader, James Hutton Institute
When
4th-5th Mar 2020
Where
Rotterdam, The Netherlands
Postilion Convention Centre WTC
Four conference tracks will explore how novel gene-editing technologies, CRISPR and other ‘omics’ technologies are being applied to specific crops such as wheat, barley, tomatoes potatoes and rice. Sessions will also explore the latest research in adaptation to environmental and biological stress, and advances in breeding techniques both traditional and new.
New For 2020
Now entering its 8th year, this meeting has a reputation for delivering exceptional networking and learning experiences
“great talks on new applications and developments such as halotyping, genomics, gene editing”
Plant Breeder
“good opportunity to contact and speak to the other participants… including many companies providing NGS services”
Academic Delegate
“diversity in topics related to mutagenesis”
Large agro-industry
“I liked the focus on research and political concerns or other factors that prevent genome editing applications”
Speaker
The full speaker panel can be found here
Food security remains one of the key challenges facing the world in the 21st century, and with the growing global population, it is estimated that agriculture will have to become 25 to 70 percent more productive by 2050 to meet demand. Land usage, yield and resistance to disease, drought and pests are all challenges that must be overcome if this is to be achieved.
Anyone wanting to present a poster at the conference has the option to enter the poster competition, the winners of which will be able to present a 15-minute talk on the main program. The two winners will be selected by a panel of judges and notified before the conference.
In addition, we are offering a GRAND PRIZE to one winner worth €1500. Spread the word, because someone will get a free pass to any future Global Engage meeting in Europe, America or Asia, plus a €1000 cash grant to cover flights and accommodation.
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Postilion Convention Centre WTC Rotterdam
Beursplein 37
3011 AA Rotterdam
The Netherlands
Postillion Convention Center WTC Rotterdam is the accommodation for exhibitions, national and international conferences, business and / or festive events, meetings and courses. The Convention Center features a 3,500m² exhibition floor and offers unique exposure possibilities.
Postillion Convention Center WTC Rotterdam can be easily reached by car and public transport. The location features its own (paid) parking garage in the heart of Rotterdam where guests can park their car. The location is also easily accessible by public transport, the metro or tram station is right in front.
For details about special offers and group discount rates contact Stephen Mead.
Email stephen@globalengage.co.uk
Tel +44 (0) 1865 849841
Option 1 – Please phone +44 (0) 1865 671957 ext. 207 and we will take your details over the phone
Option 2 – Please complete the form below to pay online
999.00€
Standard registration for those not in the categories below
599.00€
399.00€
A limited number of places have been reserved for PhD students also wishing to make poster presentations.
1,299.00€
This fee applies to organisations offering services and/or business & technology solutions and also to business consultants.
Anyone wanting to present a poster at the conference has the option to enter the poster competition, the winners of which will be able to present a 15-minute talk on the main program. The two winners will be selected by a panel of judges and notified before the conference.
In addition, we are offering a GRAND PRIZE to one winner worth €1500. Spread the word because someone will get a free pass to any future Global Engage meeting in Europe, America or Asia, plus a €1000 cash grant to cover flights and accommodation.
Poster presentation sessions will take place in breaks and alongside the other breakout sessions of the conference. Your presentation will be displayed in a dedicated area, with the other accepted posters from industry and academic presenters.
We also issue a poster eBook to all attendees containing your full abstract, and you can share your poster as a PDF after the meeting if you desire (optional).
Whether looking for funding, employment opportunities or simply wanting to share your work with a like-minded and focused group, these are an excellent way to join the heart of this congress.
In order to enter the competition or present a poster at the congress, you must be registered as a delegate. The winner of the GRAND PRIZE can apply to attend any Global Engage meeting for 15 months and will receive €1000 in cash when they have decided which meeting to attend. Please note that there is limited space available and poster space is assigned on a first come first served basis (subject to checks and successful registration).
We will require the form (downloadable below) to be submitted by the 31st January to enter the competition. To simply have your poster at the meeting, submissions must be made no later than 14th February. This is the formal deadline however space is another limiting factor so early application is recommended. Therefore please contact us with any questions you have as soon as possible.
Our sponsorship packages offer a wide range of attendance options to suit your budget and business needs in order to maximise return on investment.
If there is any other way you would like to sponsor or increase branding for your company at the event, please get in touch and we will be able to offer you a bespoke service.
Select which delegates you would like to meet in a series of prearranged twenty-minute one-to-one meetings, held during breakout sessions from the main conference agenda. Our conference team will be available at the sessions to ensure all your meetings take place on time.
Host your own half or full day pre or post event workshop to a dedicated audience around a subject of your choice. Global Engage will assist with the marketing of your workshop to provide a guaranteed audience
Market to our event database and / or increase brand awareness through taking a poster position or sponsoring one of the refreshment breaks, lunches, drinks receptions or poster sessions. This can be supplemented by branding options such as placing your logo on the attendee lanyards or conference bags.
Showcase your technologies and products throughout the conference in the dedicated exhibition areas where all refreshment breaks and lunches take place, as well as the networking drinks reception at the end of day one.
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