About Conference
The focus of this International Phytotechnology Conference is to form a collaborative network of international experts in academic research and practical applications in various challenges encountered by the environment. This conference is open to all researchers, practitioners, regulators, and interested, and concerned individuals who want to promote a natural way to deal with environmental challenges.
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EMS Seminar Complex,
University of Calicut, Kerala, India
Schedule
Here is our event schedule
Will be updated soon
Speakers
Baoshan Xing
Professor and DirectorStockbridge School of Agriculture University of Massachusetts Amherst, MA, USA
Jason White
DirectorConnecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, New Haven CT, USA
Om Parkash Dhankher
Professor, Vice President IPSStockbridge School of Agriculture
University of Massachusetts Amherst, MA, USA
Jorge Gardea-Torressday
ProfessorEnvironmental Chemistry
University of Texas at El-Paso, TX, USA
Angelia Seyfferth
ProfessorDepartment of Biological Sciences
University of Delaware, USA
David Tsao
Technology ManagerBP P&O HSE&C Remediation Management Environmental & Bio-Sciences ScienceNetZero leader, BP Corporation North America, Inc.
Barbara Zeeb
PresidentInternational Phytotechnology Society,
Royal Military College of Canada
Liz Rylott
Executive Vice PresidentInternational Phytotechnology Society,
Department of Biology, University of York, York, UK
Joel G. Burken
Department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering, Missouri Univ. of Science and Technology, Rolla, MO, USA
Michel Mench
University of Bordeaux, France
John Freeman
President and FounderIntrinsyx Environmental,
Mountain View, CA, USA
Yongming Luo
Institute of Soil Science,
University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, China
John J. Quinn
Environmental Science Division, Argonne National Laboratory,
Argonne, IL, USA
Lee Newman
Department of Chemistry,
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, Syracuse, NY, USA
Larry Erickson
Kansas State University,
Manhattan, USA
Nelson Marmiroli
Department of Chemistry,
Life Sciences and Environmental Sustainability,
University of Parma, Italy
Elena Maestri
Department of Chemistry,
Life Sciences and Environmental Sustainability,
University of Parma, Italy
Marta Marmiroli
Department of Chemistry,
Life Sciences and Environmental Sustainability,
University of Parma, Italy
Marta Pogrzeba
Institute for Ecology, Poland
Awards
Venue & Travel
Event venue location info and gallery
EMS Seminar Complex, University of Calicut, Kerala, India
Read MoreAccommodation
Registered participants are requested to contact the Hotels directly for booking of accommodations.
Therefore, the following hotels are enlisted along with the tariff charges.
For the special conference rates, please contact the respective hotels using the email addresses provided in the hotel details, and remember to add "IPC 18" in the subject line of your email.
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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities
About 300-400 participants would be attending the conference and would be a great opportunity to reach scientists working in the biochemistry and biotechnology field. The sponsors will get logo at the conference website and other prominent places. They can bring their own Banner or Standee-display for the conference.
Diamond Sponsorship Fee: INR 5.0 lakh
(US$ 6025)
- Exclusive sponsorship advertisement full page in the Souvenir
- Free registration for three participants
- Logo on Website, Brochure, Abstract book, Writing pad, Banners, Registration confirmation letter and Abstract acceptance letter.
- Priority Exhibit Stall
- Exclusive sponsor lecture for 10 minutes
Platinum Sponsorship Fee: INR 4.0 lakh
(US$ 4820)
- Exclusive sponsorship advertisement full page in the Souvenir
- Free registration for two participants.
- Logo on Website, Brochure, Abstract book, Writing pad, Banners and Registration confirmation letter.
- Exhibit Stall
Gold Sponsorship Fee: INR 3.0 lakh
(US$ 3615)
- Exclusive sponsorship advertisement full page in the Souvenir
- Free registration for one participant.
- Logo on Website, Brochure, Abstract book, Writing pad and Banners.
- Exhibit Stall
Silver Sponsorship Fee: INR 2.0 lakh
(US$ 2410)
- Sponsorship advertisement half page in the Souvenir
- Free registration for one participant.
- Logo on Website, Brochure, Abstract book and Banners.
- Exhibit Stall
Bronze Sponsorship Fee: INR 1.0 lakh
(US$ 1205)
- Sponsorship advertisement half page in the Souvenir
- Logo on Website and Brochure.
To become a sponsor contact:
Dr. Jos T Puthur,Coordinator – IPC 18, 2024
Department of Botany
University of Calicut,
Email : ipc18@uoc.ac.in
F.A.Q
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How to register for this conference ?
Anyone who wishes to participate in the conference can create an account on this website and make the payment to participate in this conference. If you wish to present your work then you should prepare an abstract as per the conference guidelines and submit it using the tool integrated with registration link. If accepted, you will be sent a confirmation email and presentation guidelines as per conference timelines.
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I don’t want to submit an abstract. Can I still participate ?
Yes. This conference is inviting world's leading scientists and experts in the area of phytotechnology as speakers. This conference will provide you ample opportunity to network with speakers, panelists and other participants. Therefore, even if you do not present an abstract and present your work, you will have very rich scientific experience.
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I am an international participant, how can I apply for conference visa?
Yes. We are providing all the support to get the conference visa, for selected participants. For that first you need to login and register for the conference by entering your details before July 15 th , 2024. These details will be sent to concerned Government of India ministries for approval. Based on the approval and the procedure of the concerned Government of India ministries, conference visa will be issued as and when you apply for the same in your respective countries. Therefore, you are strongly advised register in the conference website before July 15 th , 2024. Participation in the conference using a tourist visa is strongly discouraged.
Participants are advised that, the intimation to the Indian embassies in the countries of the respective registered participants for the issuance of conference visas will be made available by September 1, 2024. Hence, participants are recommended to apply for the conference visa starting from September 1, 2024.
Please note that the Organizing Committee has no control over the visa application process, or the decision of the visa adjudicator in the embassy or consulate. The conference organisers cannot be responsible for actual visa issuances. Should your application be denied, we cannot change the decision of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, nor will we engage in discussion or correspondence with the MOFA or the Embassy on behalf of the applicant.
NB: Participants should check the deadlines for registration and there will be no extension for this date.
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I am not a IPS (International Phytotechnology Society) member can I participate in this conference ?
Yes. For participation and presentation it is not necessary to be an IPS member. But for IPS members there will be reduction in registration fee. For applying for IPS membership link is provided in this website.
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Can I register on-spot for the conference?
It is advised to register for the conference in advance. In certain unavoidable circumstances, if the organizers are convinced, on-spot registration may be permitted.
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Can I come to this conference with my partner/spouse?
You can register yourself with the accompanying person at the time of registration and make the payment for the accompanying person as per conference guidelines. Accompanying person will get the same access to the conference as you but will not get a participation certificate and other conference materials .
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Is this conference available in hybrid/online mode?
No. This conference is available only in offline mode.
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Is there any accommodation facility is arranged by the organizers?
No. But the link and conference special rate of nearby hotels are given in the accommodation section of this website.
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Is there any transportation facility being arranged by the organizers?
Transportation (to and fro) will be arranged from the airport to the places of accommodation given in the conference website, provided that the dates of arrival and departure is falling between Oct 21-25, 2024.
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What all are included in the registration fee?
The registration fee includes conference materials and food starting from breakfast on Oct 22 and till lunch on Oct 24, 2024, which will be served in the conference venue.
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How to register for sight-seeing trips?
The details are given in the conference web site. The trips are arranged by a licensed tour operator. The bookings have to be directly made with the tour operators. Conference committee will not bear any other responsibility with regard to the sight-seeing trips.
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What will be the climate and weather in Calicut during October, 2024 ?
The first month of the post-monsoon autumn, October, is a tropical month in Kozhikode (Calicut), India, with an average temperature varying between 22°C and 31°C. You can expect rains and it’s better to have an umbrella.
Contact Us
Coordinator
Dr. Jos T Puthur,Department of Botany
University of Calicut, Malapuram,
Kerala, India - 67 36 35,
Coordinator
Dr. Om Parkash Dhankher,Professor
University of Massachusetts Amherst
MA, USA; Vice President IPS