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Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
June 24 -26, 2009
University of Saskatchewan
Canada
Message
from the meeting chair, Dr. Scoles
NABC meetings have focused on a number of
the "big" issues facing agriculture. This year's meeting
focuses on climate change, specifically how can agriculture adapt to
what climate change may bring. The format follows that of other NABC
meetings, a number of plenary session modules on different topics each
with keynote speakers followed by some brief comments from responders.
Breakout groups will then address questions related to the module.
Graduate student participation is encouraged by NABC through "The Student Voice". The proceedings of the meeting will be published by
NABC.
As Chair of NABC 21, it is my pleasure to invite you to Saskatoon for
the meeting. NABC 21 sessions will be held on the campus of the
University of Saskatchewan. A block of rooms has been reserved at the
Sheraton Hotel downtown. This and other downtown hotels are about a
20-minute walk across the river from the campus; however, a bus shuttle
will be provided each morning and evening. Accommodation is also
available in residences on campus. Please note that hotel bookings should be made early in order to
take advantage of the block booking and also note that flights into
Saskatoon tend to fill early.
For those of you that would like to extend your stay in Saskatchewan
and take advantage of the extended summer evenings, links are provided
from our home page to various opportunities. The Saskatchewan Jazz
Festival begins immediately after NABC21 and again a link is also provided
from our home page.
I look forward to seeing you later this year.
Graham
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Meeting Registration
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The NABC 21 registration
fee will cover the luncheon on Wednesday afternoon, the wine and cheese
reception on Wednesday evening, the dinner on Thursday evening, and
continental breakfasts, lunches and snacks on Thursday and Friday. Also
covered are the conference materials and a copy of the proceedings
volume scheduled for publication in March 2010
NABC 21 early registration
$375
NABC 21 registration after June
5 $475
Visit the meeting website for information on student registration and
to register online.
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The NABC addresses central questions of agricultural
biotechnology from a multi-constituency perspective. Through its annual
meetings, publications, and other outreach efforts, the NABC strives to
provide an open forum for persons with different interests and concerns
to come together to speak, to listen, and to learn from meaningful dialogue
on the potential impacts of agricultural biotechnology and to define
issues and public policy options related to biotechnology in the food,
agricultural, and environmental areas.
B15 Boyce Thompson Institute, Ithaca, NY 14853
607-254-4856. nabc@cornell.edu
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