National Seed council
International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas
Invitation to Attend
The National Seed Council on behalf of the Egyptian Seed Industry, Turkish Seed Industry Association and the International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA) are pleased to announce that the Second International Seed Trade Conference in CWANA Region will be held from 19-21 November 2007 at the Mena House Oberoi, Cairo, Egypt. The conference will cover a broad range of issues of interest to those in seed trade and the global seed industry. It will provide an opportunity to promote your business at an international level and keep abreast with the developments in the industry.
The conference is held under the umbrella of the National Seed Council and sponsored by the public (Central Administration for Seed Production and Central Administration for seed Certification and Testing) and private seed companies represented by National Seed Trade Associations (Egyptian Seed Association, Egyptian Seed Industry Agency, Egyptian Seed and Pesticide Traders Association).
On behalf of the National Seed Council I invite you to the Second International Seed Trade Conference in CWANA, being organized in collaboration with Turkish Seed Industry Association and ICARDA.
The Conference will address issues of Seed Trade at both global and regional levels and current trends in the seed industry and aims at exploring and promoting seed trade.
We are glad to be your host in Egypt.
With best Regards,
Fawzi Naiem Mahrous
Chairman, National Seed Council
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Cairo, Egypt
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The Conferecne
The Second International Seed Conference is aimed at exploring and promoting seed trade within the CWANA region and beyond. The Conference will provide a forum to promote regional seed trade among seed companies within and outside the region and to share experiences among stakeholders of the seed industry. Conference participants will come from the private sector (seed companies, agricultural input suppliers, seed equipment manufacturers), public sector, international/ regional/national seed trade associations and international/regional development organizations working on seeds.
While the main focus of the conference will be on seed trade, the conference program includes key presentations covering policy, regulatory, institutional and technical issues affecting the seed industry development at global, regional and national levels.
Topics include:
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Status and prospects in global and regional seed trade |
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Protection of intellectual property rights |
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GMOs and biosafety in seed trade |
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Biofuels and impacts on seed and grain trade |
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Status and role of private seed sector in selected CWANA countries |
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Accreditation in seed quality assurance |
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Harmonization of seed regulatory frameworks |
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Exhibition and Trading Rooms
A booth (2.4 m x 1.5 m, with one table and two chairs) will be available for companies (seed companies, seed equipment manufacturers, agricultural input providers, agricultural machinery manufacturers, etc) who wish to exhibit their products. The fee is L.E. 2,300 for Egyptian and L.E. 3,000 for non-Egyptian companies including registration for one person to attend the conference. Additional area can be rented at L.E. 500 for each sq m. During the conference, trading rooms will be available for business dealings. For more details, please contact the Conference Secretariat.
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The Venue
The conference will be held at Mena House Oberoi hotel in Cairo. Surrounded by 40 acres of scented gardens, the historic palace hotel is only 700 m from the towering Pyramid of Cheops. Mena House Oberoi is located in the, Giza district of Cairo, the capital of Egypt; and 15 and 35 kilometers from the city center and the airport, respectively. For more information on the hotel, please visit the website at: http://www.oberoihotels.com. For more information on Cairo city, visit some of the links at http://www.cairotourist.com
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Travel to Egypt
Throughout long history of Egypt, there has always been a creative interaction and concordance between the land and the people. This was exemplified in the emergence of the most time-honored civilization known by humanity. People think of Egypt in terms of antiquities, but it certainly a prime location to see great heritage from the ancient world, including Pyramids and wonderful temples. Yet Egypt also offers nature and desert treks, great scuba diving, golf, fishing and birding expeditions. Relax on the wondrous Egypt Red Sea or Sinai coasts, high culture of Cairo, or leisurely float down the River Nile on a luxurious boat. For information on travel and visa requirements, please check the website of the Ministry of Tourism (http://www.touregypt.net).There are several flights connecting Cairo with the rest of the world.
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Conference Website
For more information on the conference, please visit the conference website at: ICARDA Website (English).
National Seed Council: http://www.seedcouncil.gov.eg (Arabic & English)
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International Organizing Committee
The International Organization Committee of the conference is composed of:
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Fawzi Mahrous, Chairman, National Seed Council, Cairo, Egypt |
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Zewdie Bishaw, Head, Seed Unit, International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas, Aleppo, Syria |
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Bernard Le Buanec, Secretary General, International Seed Federation, Nyon, Switzerland |
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Sampan Campiranon, Director, Asia Pacific Seed Association, Bangkok, Thailand |
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Rolf Jördens, Vice Secretary General, International Union for Protection of New Plant Varieties, Geneva, Switzerland |
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Arturo Martinez, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Rome, Italy |
| 7- | Michael Muschick, International Seed Testing Association, Bassersdorf, Switzerland |
| 8- | Ayhan Elçi, Secretary General, Turkish Seed Industry Association, Ankara, Turkey |
| 9- | A.J. G. van Gastel, Harspit 10,8493KB, Terherne, The Netherlands |
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National Organizing Committee
The National Organizing Committee of the conference comprises the National Seed Council of Egypt in association with Seed Trade associations and the Seed Unit of ICARDA. For more information on both institutions please visit the website of the National Seed Council (http://www.seedcouncil.gov.eg)
and the Seed Unit of ICARDA (http://www.icarda.cgiar.org/seed_unit/SeedUnit/home.htm).
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Conference Secretariat
For any further information, please contact:
Conference Secretariat,
Dr (Mrs) Faiza Lotfi
Director General, Seed Testing
CASC, P. O. Box 147, Rabie El-Gizy, Cairo, Egypt
Tel: +20-2-5700780; Fax: +20-2-5700780
E-mail: mohamed_morsy_1951@hotmail.com
Website: http://www.seedcouncil.gov.eg
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ISTC 2007 Conference Program
| Monday 19 November 2007 | |
| 08:00 - 09:00 | Registration |
| 09:00 - 10:00 | Inauguration of the Conference Opening statement NSC Opening statement ICARDA Official Opening MALR |
| 10.00 - 11.00 | Opening of Seed Trade Stands |
| 11:00 - 11:30 | Coffee Break |
| Session 1: Promoting Seed Trade (11:30 - 13:30) | |
| 11:30 -12:00 | Status and Prospects of Global Seed Trade |
| 12:00 - 12:30 | Opportunities for Seed Trade in APSA Region |
| 12:30 - 13:00 | Opportunities for Seed Trade in CWANA Region |
| 13:00 - 13:30 | Opportunities for Seed Trade in Egypt |
| 13:30 - 15:00 | Lunch Break |
| Session 2: Trends in Seed Industry (15:00 - 17: 30) | |
| 15:00 - 15:30 | Protection of Intellectual Property Rights |
| 15:30 - 16:00 | GMO's & Biosafety in Seed Trade |
| 16:00 - 16:30 | Coffee Break |
| 16:30 - 17:30 | Biofuels and Impacts on Seed and Grain Trade |
| 07:30 | Gala Dinner at Mena House Oberoi |
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| Session 3: Status of Private Seed Industry (09.30 - 13.30) | |
| 09:30 - 10:00 | Status and Role of Private Seed Sector in Egypt |
| 10:00 - 10:30 | Status and Role of Private Seed Sector in Morocco |
| 10:30 - 11:00 | Status and Role of Private Seed Sector in Pakistan |
| 11:00 - 11:30 | Status and Role of Private Seed Sector in Turkey |
| 11.30 - 12.00 | Coffee Break |
| 12:00 - 13.30 | Lessons Learnt on Privatization of Seed Sector in Egypt |
| 13.30 - 15.00 | Lunch Break |
| Session 4 Panel discussion (15.00 - 17.00) | |
| Accreditation in seed quality assurance Harmonization of seed regulatory frameworks Regional CWANA Seed Association |
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| 07:30 | Dinner on Nile Cruise |
| Wednesday 21 November 2007 | |
| 09.00 - 13.00 | Visit to private seed production, processing and marketing facility |
| Afternoon | Free |
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ISTC2007 Registration and Hotel Reservation Form, Cairo, Egypt
Please fill out this form and post, fax or e-mail to the Conference Secretariat
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(Mr/Mrs/Ms/Dr.) Surname: ....................................................
First Name:...............................................................
Position: ..............................................................................Company/Organization:..............................................
Full address: ........................................................................................................................................................
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City: ..................................... Country: .................................................................................................................
Office Tel.: ............................................Office Fax:...........................................Email:............................................
Accompanying spouse (Name):...................................................................................................................................
I would like to exhibit my Company products:................................................
Yes/No
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| Registration | Delegates | Accompanying person |
| Conference Registration fees (to be paid in full with registration in net USD) | ||
| Early registration (until 15 September 2007) | ||
| Egyptian nationals | L.E. 500 | L.E. 350 |
| Foreign nationals | US $ 200 | US $ 150 |
| Late registration (after 15 September 2007) | ||
| Egyptian nationals | LE 600 | L.E. 350 |
| Foreign nationals | US$ 250 | US $ 150 |
| Exhibition fees | ||
| Egyptian companies | L.E 2,300 | |
| Non-Egyptian companies | L.E.3,000 | |
Registration fee includes: (i) Coffee/tea
breaks, (ii) Lunches (19-21 November), (iii) Gala dinner and Nile cruise,
and (iv) Conference tour.
Dead Line for Registration: 15 September 2007
Accommodation
Accommodations are booked at the special ISTC2007 rates of $130 for
single and double rooms excluding 12% service charge and 10% sales tax
from $180 for single rooms and $220 double rooms. Reservations can be
made directly by quoting the name of the conference: ISTC2007 with copy
to the Secretariat. The full address is as follows: Mena House Oberoi,
Pyramids road, Giza, Egypt; Tel: +20-2-3773222, 3766644; Fax: +20-2-3767777,
3770518; E-mail: mohsenlouis@oberoi.com.eg;
http://www.oberoimenahouse.com
The following two hotels are within the proximity of the conference
center and can also be directly reserved:
Pyramid Movenpick
602 Cairo, Alexandria desert road, Giza, Egypt; Tel: +20-2-3852555;
Fax: +20-2-3835000; http://www.moevenpick-hotels.com
Pyramid Meridian Palace
El Remaya square, Pyramid street; Giza, Egypt; Tel: +20-2-3773388; Fax:
+20-2-3771730; http://www.starwoodhotels.com
Booking Requirements
Single ( ) Double ( ). Arrival
date:_____/_____/_______. Departure date_____/_____/_______.
No. of Nights______
Method of Payment
Payments can be made by bank transfers, payable in net USD (excluding
bank charges) in favor of National Seed Council. A full registration/exhibition
fee and USD 100 deposit for hotel rooms should be paid upon registration.
Cancellations should be sent in writing to Conference Secretariat. Refund
of registration/exhibition fees will only be made if the request reaches
the Conference Secretariat before 1 November 2007. A service fee of
USD 50 will be deducted and refunds will be made after the Conference.
No refund will be made of the USD 100 deposit for the hotel rooms.
Bank transfers in USD
Payments be made by bank transfers, payable in net USD to:
Beneficiary: National Seed Council
Bank: Principal Bank for Development and Agricultural Credit
Address: 110 El- Kaser El-Eini Street, Cairo, Egypt
Account name: VIP
Account number: 651/10166
Swift Address: BDACEGAXXX
Tel: +20-2-7953151
Fax: +20-2-7956820
E-mail: vip.branch@pbdac.com.eg
Website: www.pbdac.com.eg