PAG Attendee Newsletter

October 31, 2023 | Issue 3

Important Upcoming

PAG 31Deadlines

Be sure to register by October 31

to receive our best rates!

The International Plant and Animal Genome Conference (PAG 31)

January 12-17, 2023 San Diego, California

The conference will include a schedule of 200 scientific workshops, 25 industry workshops, 7 plenary lectures, 1,200+ posters, and an Expo with over 100+ leading genomics and bioinformatics exhibitors — as well as opportunities for networking, discussion, and socializing.

Learn more about registration, fees, and discounts

Call for Poster Abstracts - EXTENDED

All Full Conference registered attendees are invited to submit a Poster Abstract, and/or a Digital Tools and Resources Abstract.

Posters will be presented at the conference in the Exhibit Hall, and listed in the program. There will be two poster sessions on site on Monday of the conference, where presenting authors are expected to be near their poster to answer questions and engage discussions.

Deadline for submissions is

EXTENDED THROUGH NOVEMBER 10

PAG 31 Travel Grants Application - EXTENDED

We are pleased to offer various travel grants which each provide an award amount towards travel expenses, and complimentary registration to the conference.

Descriptions and eligibility requirements for each grant are on the Travel Grants page of our website.

Deadline for applications is

EXTENDED THROUGH NOVEMBER 3

PAG Mentor Program

Navigating your first international science meeting can be intimidating.

The PAG Mentor Program seeks to build a network to support early career scientists with navigating the conference, discussing a career path, or meeting experienced scientists in their field during the conference.

We are currently taking applications for both Mentors and First-timers, and are especially in need of those who are further along in their career and interested in mentoring.

Please see the PAG Mentor Program - Call for Applications page on our website for eligibility information and the application forms.

Deadline for applications is December 1

Applicants will be notified of program acceptance by Dec.20

Apply Early for Your Visa

We urge you to make your travel arrangements and apply for any necessary visas as early as possible, due to current delays in processing times.

We can offer a Letter of Invitation, should should you require it for your application, please see the application form on our website.Learn More

News & Important Info

PAG is Now a 6-Day Conference

We have added a full day of workshops to the schedule on Friday. Remember to pace yourself — there's a LOT of exciting workshops and events to attend!

Expanded Exhibit Times

We will be opening the Exhibit Hall three hours earlier on Sunday, at 12:00pm, so you can browse the exhibits in a relaxed way before the opening Plenary Session at 6:30 pm ( Reception to follow).

Postdoc Discount

We are offering a $100 discount to attendees in Postdoctoral Research positions. Please email a photo of your ID to pag@scherago.com to receive a discount code.

Offer applies only to Full Conference Registrations.

Learn More

Developing Nations Discount

Citizens from countries currently experiencing economic hardship, as determined by the World Bank's low-income and lower-middle-income economies list, are eligible for a discounted registration rate.

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Discounted Hotel Rates for Attendees

The Town & Country Resort and Conference Center has completed their incredible renovation and it is stunning. Everything is updated from top to bottom and there are many new resort amenities.

We hope you will book your discounted accommodations at the Town and Country via the PAG Reservations Portal and we can't wait to see you at our yearly home away from home!

WARNING: Avoid Fake Hotel Booking Scams: If you are contacted by “eHotelservices.org” or "National Travel Association" or other travel company soliciting hotel rooms, we advise you DO NOT book with them. They are NOT AFFILIATED with PAG 30. We recommend to book directly with the Town and Country, via the PAG Reservations Portal.

Plenary Speaker Profile

"Livestock and the Food Systems: A Focus on Smallholder Systems in the Global South”

Sunday, January 14 / 6:30 PM

Appolinaire Djikeng

Director General, International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), Kenya

Appolinaire has expertise and interest in Genomics with applications in agriculture (both animals and crops), Human and environmental health. Appolinaire serves on numerous science advisory boards and has received many awards including the Nelson Mandela Peace Award.

Prior to ILRI, Appolinaire was Director of the Centre for Tropical Livestock Genetics and Health (CTLGH) and based at the Roslin Institute and Chair for Tropical Agriculture and Sustainable Development at the University of Edinburgh. He has over 20 years’ research and institutional experience in academia and in international not for profit research institutions in the USA, Africa and UK.

Appolinaire is affiliated with The Roslin Institute, The University of Edinburgh (UK) as Professor, with the University of South Africa, College of Agriculture, and environmental science as Distinguished Professor, and with the University of Queensland, Center for Animal Science (Australia) and Honorary Professor.

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Learn More About Our Plenary Speakers.

Important Dates

Visit www.intlpag.org for the most updated PAG 31-related information.

November 15

Call for Poster Abstracts

and Digital Tools and Resources Abstracts

Learn More

December 1

Accommodations at the Town and Country typically sell out by this date.

Book Your Stay

December 1

We are currently taking applications for both Mentors and First-timers

Learn More

Town and Country Photo Gallery • PAG Discounted Reservations Portal

Upcoming International PAG Conferences

PAG Asia 2024

China

June 5-7, 2024

InterContinental Shenzhen Dameisha Resort, Shenzhen, China

PAG Asia website

PAG Australia

2024

September 18-20, 2024

The Westin Perth,

Perth, Australia

PAG Australia

website

PAG Asia 2025

India

March 18-20, 2025

The Westin Gurgaon,

New Delhi, India

Save the Date!

website coming soon

International Plant and Animal Genome Conference / PAG 31 www.intlpag.org

Questions? Contact Darrin Scherago at pag@scherago.com,

PAG is the premier and largest agricultural genomics meeting in the world, bringing together researchers from around the globe to share essential knowledge and current approaches. Major advancements have been made in recent years, and sharing information regarding these advances is more important than ever, and allows new concepts to emerge and evolve.

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