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5th World Congress of Conservation Agriculture incorporating 3rd Farming System Design Conference, 26-29 September 2011, Brisbane, Australia

In this issue:

Program

The Conference will maintain the essential qualities of a lively scientific conference, guided by an international program committee, to provide:

  • Maximum opportunity for interaction in varying fora.
  • Presentation opportunities for the greatest possible number of delegates.
  • Flexibility to accommodate different formats for different topics.

This will be achieved in a framework of plenary sessions providing small numbers of:

  • Keynotes addressing broad conference themes.
  • Panel discussions and workshops of contentious issues.
  • "So What?" sessions of moderated discussion of real-world implications.

Backed up by parallel sessions on four themes (see above), each of which will include:

  • Presentations of one or more "lead" papers.
  • Orals.
  • Poster papers, both traditional and electronic.
  • Workshops debating important selected issues.

Theme 1: More efficient CA practices to improve livelihoods / profitability / food security and to reduce environmental footprint.

Theme 2: Farming systems design and multi-scale systems approaches for integrative solutions and optimised trade-offs in commercial and smallholder agriculture

Theme 3: Achieving impact through more effective consultation, participation and knowledge sharing

Theme 4: Informing policy development and supporting market effectiveness

For full details of the program and program themes please see the conference website wcca2011.org.

We are now accepting Condensed Paper submissions for consideration.

See the conference website wcca2011.org to register and submit your paper.

Key Dates

  Submission closes: Notification to authors:
Super early submissions of condensed papers 15 October 2010 30 November 2010
Submission of proposals for workshops 30 October 2010 15 January 2011
Early bird submissions of condensed papers 15 January 2011 28 February 2011
Last opportunity for submissions of condensed papers 15 May 2011 30 June 2011
Final revisions of accepted condensed papers for the conference book 31 July 2011  

Registration

Registrations are now open for the 5th World Congress of Conservation Agriculture incorporating 3rd Farming Systems Design Conference.

Click here to register.

Key dates for registrations

  Submission closes:
Close of Super Early Bird Registrations 15 October 2010
Submission of proposals for workshops 30 October 2010
Early bird submissions of condensed papers 15 January 2011
Last opportunity for submissions of condensed papers 15 May 2011
Final revisions of accepted condensed papers for the conference book 31 July 2011

Registration Fees (AU$)

Delegates OECD Non-OECD
Super Early-Bird 700 550
Early Bird 850 650
Standard 1050 750
Day registrations 400 400

Full time students    
Super Early-Bird 450 400
Early Bird 450 400
Standard 750 600

Sponsorship & Exhibition Opportunities

An exciting range of sponsorship opportunities has been developed to ensure a successful outcome for all sponsors and exhibitors.

We are focused on matching sponsorship packages to sponsor requirements and welcome discussions on tailoring packages to individual companies needs. Please view the Sponsorship & Exhibition Prospectus for further details.

Early confirmation of your sponsorship will ensure a higher level of exposure during the Congress with an extensive promotional campaign planned including advertisements, direct mail campaigns, email broadcasts and web exposure.

Take advantage of the opportunity for your company to be recognised as a key sponsor of the Registrations are now open for the 5th World Congress of Conservation Agriculture incorporating 3rd Farming Systems Design Conference and contact the secretariat for further information.

Click here to view the Sponsorship and Exhibition Prospectus

We would like to take this opportunity to thank our Foundation Sponsors:

Thomas Howden
Account Manager Sponsorship & Exhibition

5th WCCA 5 & 3rd FSD Secretariat
ICMS Australasia
GPO Box 3270
Sydney NSW 2001

Phone: +61 2 9254 5000
Fax: +61 2 9251 3552
Email: exhibitionWCCA5@icmsaust.com.au
Email: sponsorshipWCCA5@icmsaust.com.au

The Venue

The Congress will be held at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, which is conveniently located, near the heart of the city at Southbank. The Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre is a world-class purpose-built venue renowned for its operational and service excellence.

The Location

Brisbane is one of Australia’s most liveable cities and offers experiences for everyone. With its enviable subtropical climate, first-rate cultural and sporting venues, extensive parks, walkways and bikeways, Brisbane is a vibrant, diverse outdoors-oriented city.

South-east Queensland also offers beaches, islands, rainforest retreats and wine trails – all within easy commuting distance, making the September 2011 Congress even more attractive to interstate and overseas delegates.

Contact Us

5th WCCA 5 & 3rd FSD Secretariat
ICMS Australasia
PO Box 3599
Brisbane Qld 4101
Ph: +61 (0) 7 3255 1002
Fax: +61 (0) 7 3255 1004
Email: infoWCCA5@icmsaust.com.au

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