Sean Mayes

Theme Director for Biotechnology, Breeding and Seed Systems, Crops for the Future Research Centre
When
29th-30th Jul 2019
Registration from 8am
Where
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Grand Millennium Hotel
When plant & soil health comes to mind, and consequently agriculture, research has shown how vital microorganisms are. The interaction of microbes between the plant and soil has not only a say in plant growth, yield & health but also in pest management and fixation cycles.
Microbiome for Agriculture Congress Asia 2019 will be held on the 29th & 30th of July in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It is co-located with the renowned 6th Plant Genomics & Gene Editing Congress Asia 2019 and co-hosted with the University of Nottingham and Crops for the Future Research Centre (CFF).
One Delegate Pass Two Meetings
You pass enables you to attend any of the talks given at each event. There is plenty of time for networking making them perfect to discover the latest crossover research in plant genomics and agricultural microbiome. Plus, with over 50 talks and a dynamic exhibition room full of solution providers showcasing their technologies and solutions, these congresses must not be missed!
Specific focus areas include:
Scientific Advisory Committee
The cornucopia of microbes within the plant and soil has not only a say in plant growth, yield & health, but also in pest management and fixation cycles. New pest control and crop quality improving technologies are slowly but surely becoming a vital tool in every farmer’s back pockets. Over two days you will learn more on plant-microbe key research, agricultural advantages and investigation on the use of microbiome as tools for sustainable agricultural development.
Be part of a meeting that provides the most interactive forum catered for the sharing of knowledge filled with ample networking opportunities focused in developing long term relationships and excellent learning outcomes. With a vibrant exhibition room full of technology providers showcasing their technologies and solutions, expert led case study presentations and panel sessions – this congress is not to be missed.
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Grand Millennium Hotel Kuala Lumpur
160 Jalan Bukit Bintang, Malaysia 55100
Grand Millennium Kuala Lumpur is an international five-star hotel that is nestled within the luxuries of the city’s fascinating Golden Triangle. Adjacent to the popular Pavilion Kuala Lumpur shopping mall.
A luxurious urban retreat, guests can relax and rejuvenate in a free-form outdoor resort-style swimming pool, state-of-the-art fitness centre and enjoy holistic treatments at The Spa. To delight your palate, experience four distinguished culinary options featuring an eclectic menu of Asian, international, Cantonese and Japanese epicurean specialities. For cutting-edge meetings and events, Grand Millennium Kuala Lumpur presents 1,800 square metres of atmospheric venues ideal for conferences, meetings, intimate weddings, social gatherings and spectacular celebrations.
Academics: 3 for the price of 2 offer
Discount applied automatically when registering 3 places at once.
Not applicable with any other offers or discount codes.
Option 1 – Please phone +603 2117 5193 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
$300.00
This fee applies to members of universities and government research facilities.
$1,299.00
Fee for representatives of organisations offering services and/or business & technology solutions and also to business consultants.
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 with your full abstract in and 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 present a poster at the forum you need to be registered as a delegate. 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).
POSTER COMPETITION – CLOSING DATE IS THE 28th JUNE 2019
Our sponsorship packages offer a wide range of attendance options to suit your budget and business needs in order to maximize 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.
Options include:
For further details please contact
Reuben Raj
Direct: +603 2117 5193
email [email protected]
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