Message-ID: <v03007804af152b44c36f@[35.8.120.189]> Date: Wed, 29 Jan 1997 12:28:59 -0400 From: Dean Norton <mailto:nortond@PILOT.MSU.EDU> Subject: International Development and Ag Biotech To: mailto:DEVEL-L@AMERICAN.EDU
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AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY FOR A BETTER WORLD a global biotechnology conference April 28-30, 1997 Asilomar Conference Center Pacific Grove, California
=46armers planting seeds that will require fewer pesticides and offer increased harvests... unprecedented collaborations evolving between private companies, universities and governments... developing nations creating standards for the safety and protection of the environment... scientists in developing countries learning to patent their ideas and bring them to the global marketplace...
This is agricultural biotechnology.
Agricultural biotechnology is about using new science to address a long-standing problem that continues to loom large throughout the world - ensuring that adequate food stocks are available to the people of the world, and making sure food is produced with methods that protect public health and minimize negative environmental impact.
In no other commercial sector, academic field or policy arena, do scientists from public universities unite with private sector counterparts and join representatives from development agencies, international centers, national ministries, non-profit organizations, overseas missions, and trade organizations.
This mosaic of participants and stakeholders mirrors the character of agricultural biotechnology itself, where the diversity of disciplines and convergence of goals are increasing simultaneously. Despite this, the majority of professional conference and scientific symposia in biotechnology focus on the state of the science or review progress in the industrial sector alone, giving little attention to the multidisciplinary aspects of agricultural biotechnology such as intellectual property rights, biosafety and trade. Fewer still examine expanding global development of agricultural biotechnology, and the opportunities and challenges which attend that development.
This is the inspiration for the AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY FOR A BETTER WORLD global conference. For the first time a conference will be devoted to exploring the implications for the use of agricultural biotechnology world wide and its role in development assistance, agribusiness and trade.
The USAID-sponsored Agricultural Biotechnology for Sustainable Productivity (ABSP) project has organized the conference to give participants from around the globe the opportunity to come together from April 28-30, 1997, to share experiences and discuss the future of agricultural biotechnology.
Specialists from related fields will present progress and results from projects and programs which are involved with agricultural biotechnology internationally. Once such example, is the ABSP project, based at Michigan State University, which will present its own approach to development through commodity-oriented research, technology transfer, and integrated management and networking. Conference topics include:
* Building public and private sector linkages * Commercialization in agribusiness * Intellectual property, licensing and legal aspects of biotechnology transf= er * Regulatory policy and biosafety guidelines * Technology transfer and product development * The relevance of international agreements to biotechnology (role of GATT, NAFTA, Convention on Biodiversity, Uruguay Round/TRIPs) * Enterprise, commercialization and privatization * The changing role of the public sector * Socio-economic impacts of new biotechnologies * The role of biotechnology in integrated pest management, sustainable agriculture and agronomic systems
The conference planners see these elements as part of an integrated whole. Agricultural biotechnology is an area where growth is outpacing that of nearly all other fields. It stands significantly among the cadre of cutting-edge technologies that are helping to shape our future, such as information technology, materials science and nanotechnology.
Anticipated speakers for the conference include federal agency administrators, public and private sector leaders from affiliated research centers, governmental units and corporations. Contact The conference secretariat for a detailed speakers list.
The conference will be held at the rustic and picturesque Asilomar Executive Conference Center in Pacific Grove, California on the Monterey Peninsula. Asilomar, a striking facility situated on 105 acres of beautiful California state park land, offers a retreat-style environment perfectly suited for the open exchange of ideas. Asilomar's location and informal setting are ideal for an intensive conference of this kind.
Agricultural Biotechnology for a Better World
ABSP 1997 Global Conference =46irst Announcement
CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FORM
1997 Global Conference Asilomar Executive Conference Center Pacific Grove, California April 28-30, 1997
__Dr. __Mr. __Ms. __Mrs. Gender: ___ M ___ F =46irst Name: ______________________ Last Name: ____________________________= ___ Title: _____________________________________________________________________= _ Organization: ______________________________________________________________= _ Street Address: ____________________________________________________________= __ City: ______________________________________________________________________= _ State/Province: ____________________________________________________________= _ Zip/Postal Code: __________________________ Country: _______________________= _ Telephone: _________________________________________________________________= _ =46ax:: ____________________________________________________________________= ___ E-mail or WWW address: _____________________________________________________= _
Early Registration Fee is $295.00 U.S. currency, made payable to "Michigan State University". After January 30, 1997, the registration fee is $345.00 U.S. currency. Acceptable methods of payment include certified check, credit card, or money order. To register post or e-mail completed registration form and send payment to:
Conference Secretariat ABSP Project Conference Office Michigan State University 414 Plant & Soil Sciences Building East Lansing, MI 48824-1325 mailto:global97@pilot.msu.edu
Registration forms can also be faxed to (517) 432-1982 or (517) 353-1888, however, registration will not be confirmed until receipt of payment by mail. For more information contact the conference coordinator, Mr. Dean Norton at (517) 353-5263 or by e-mail at mailto:global97@pilot.msu.edu.
Cancellations must be in writing and received no later than February 15, 1997. Cancellations will be subject to a $50 administration fee. No refunds will be made for cancellations received after February 15, 1997.
=46ee entitles registrant to registration package including conference materials and publications. Accommodations with Asilomar (arranged separately) include lodging and meals.
Arrangements for lodging can be made through the Asilomar Conference Center (see below). Please be advised that the majority of rooms at Asilomar are double and quadruple occupancy. Be sure to Asilomar is aware of your gender, indicate a preference and specify another participant as a room partner, where applicable. The double occupancy rate (nearly all lodging at Asilomar is shared) is $322.00 for the four-night/five-day stay (nightly rate of $80.50 including California state tax). Room rate includes all meals.
Asilomar Registrar Asilomar Conference Center P.O. Box 537, 800 Asilomar Boulevard Pacific Grove, California 93950 tel: 408-372-8016 fax: 408-372-7227
Poster presentation ______ *registrants who check this box indicate a preference to participate in the global conference poster sessions and will be sent poster guidelines and protocols with registration confirmation. Poster topic:_______________________________________________________________
AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY FOR A BETTER WORLD Conference Program
Monday, April 28
Registration
Welcoming Remarks
Dr. Catherine L. Ives, Co-Director, Agricultural Biotechnology for Sustainable Productivity (ABSP) Project, Michigan State University, USA
Dr. Judith Chambers, Biotechnology Specialist, Office of Agriculture and =46ood Security, US Agency for International Development, Washington, DC, US= A
Keynote Address
Dr. Ismael Serageldin, Chairman, The Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR), The World Bank, USA (invited) "The Relationship of Agriculture and Environment to Economic Growth and Poverty Alleviation in the Developing World and Globally"
Refreshment Break
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Plenary Session I: Needs and Potential Uses of Agricultural Biotechnology: Perspectives of Developing Countries
Moderator: Dr. Judith Chambers
Dr. Magdy Madkour, Director, Agricultural Genetic Engineering Research Institute (AGERI), Giza, Egypt "Agricultural Needs in the Middle East - Role of Biotechnology"
Dr. Ariel Alvarez-Morales, Director, Centro de Investigacion y Estudies Avazados Unidad Irapuato, Cinvestav U., Irapuato, Guanajuato, Mexico "Building an Infrastructure for Agricultural Biotechnology R&D and Commercialization in Mexico - Public and Private Sector Roles"
Dr. Achmad Fagi, Director, Central Research Institute for Food Crops (CRIFC), Bogor, Indonesia "Progress on Food Crops and Estate Crops in Indonesia" (invited)
Dr. Cyrus Ndiritu, Director, Kenya Agricultural Research Institute (KARI), Nairobi, Kenya "Agricultural Needs in Sub-Saharan Africa - Role of Biotechnology"
Luncheon
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Plenary Session II: The Application of Biotechnology to Food Security Crops - Current Status
Moderator: Dr. Gurdev Khush
Dr. Jan Tippet, ICI Seeds, Slater, Iowa, USA "Development of Insect Resistance Maize and its Potential Benefit to Developing Countries"
Dr. Peter Gregory, Deputy Director General, CIP, Lima, Peru (invited) "The Application of Biotechnology to Potato"
Dr. Maud Hinchee, Monsanto Company, St. Louis, Missouri, USA "Development of Virus Resistant Sweetpotato"
Dr. Doug Maxwell, Department of Plant Pathology, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin, USA "The Application of Biotechnology to Beans for Virus Resistance"
Dr. Khush, Head, Division of Plant Breeding, Genetics, and Biochemistry, International Rice Research Institute, Philippines "The Application of Biotechnology to Rice"
Refreshment Break
Discussion
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Tuesday, April 29
Plenary Session III: The Application of Biotechnology to Non-Traditional Crops - Current Status
Moderator: Dr. Roger Beachy
Dr. Oscar Arias, President, Agribiotecnolog=EDa de Costa Rica, Costa Rica "Current Advances in the Biotechnology of Banana Tissue Culture"
Dr. Mohamed Aaouine, Director, Domaine Agricole El Bassatine, Meknes, Morocc= o "The Application of Biotechnology to Date Palm"
Dr. Rebecca Grumet, Department of Horticulture, Michigan State University, U= SA "The Use of Coat Protein Technology to Develop Virus Resistant Cucurbits"
Dr. Suan-Choo Cheah, Palm Oil Research Institute of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (invited) "The Biotechnology of Oil Palm"
Dr. Roger Beachy, International Laboratory for Tropical Agricultural Biotechnology, The Scripps Research Institute, La Jolla, California, USA
Refreshment Break
Discussion
Luncheon
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Plenary Session IV: Issues Surrounding the Development, Transfer, Adaptation, and Utilization of Agricultural Biotechnology for Emerging Nations
Moderator: Dr. Joel Cohen (invited)
Dr. Gary Toenniessen, Deputy Director, Agricultural Sciences, The Rockefeller Foundation, New York, USA "Capacity Building in Biotechnology for Developing Countries"
Dr. Robert Frederick, The US Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC, USA "Biosafety: Risks vs. Benefits; Costs vs. Returns"
Dr. Ann Marie Thro, Director, The Cassava Biotech Network, Colombia "Cassava Biotech Network: Lessons Learned and Challenges Ahead"
Dr. Fernando Cilloniz, Director, Fundaci=F3n Peru, Peru "Fundaci=F3n Peru: A Case Study in Capacity Building"
Dr. Joel Cohen, Director, Intermediary Biotechnology Service (IBS) International Service for National Agricultural Research (ISNAR), The Hague, The Netherlands (invited)
Refreshment Break
Discussion
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Wednesday, April 30
Plenary Session V: Developing and Accessing Agricultural Biotechnologies: International, US, and Developing Country Issues, Perspectives and Experiences
Moderator: Dr. Florence Wambugu
Dr. Fred Erbisch, Director, Technology Transfer Office, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan, USA "Transferring Agricultural Biotechnology: US Public/private Sector Perspectives"
Professor John Barton, Stanford University School of Law, Palo Alto, California, USA "International Intellectual Property Issues: GATT and the Biodiversity Convention"
Mr. Rene Ma. M. Villa, University of the Philippines (invited) "Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer in the Philippines"
Dr. Lerson Tanasugarn, Director, Intellectual Property Research Institute, Bangkok, Thailand "The Technology Transfer System in Thailand"
Dr. Florence Wambugu, Director, AfriNet, International Service for the Nairobi, Kenya (invited) "Technology Transfer in Africa: Challenges and Opportunities"
Dr. Quentin Kubicek, Trade Policy Liaison, Biotechnology and Scientific Services, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, USDA "Trade in Conventional and Biotechnology Agricultural Products"
Refreshment Break
Discussion
Lunch
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Plenary Session VI: Can Developing Countries Turn Biotech into Business? Moving Research Results into Products
Moderator: Dr. Susanne Huttner
Dr. Maro S=F6ndahl, President, Fitolink, New Jersey, USA "Developing an Agricultural Biotechnology Business: Lessons Learned, Opportunities and Challenges"
Dr. Osman Atac, Associate Director, International Business Center, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan, USA (invited) "Turning Research into Business: Barriers and Opportunities for Developing Countries"
Dr. Pamela G. Marrone, President and CEO, Agraquest, Davis, California, USA "Developing an Agricultural Biotechnology Business: Perspective from the =46ront Lines"
Dr. Peter Carlson, Oceanix Biosystems Corporation, Hanover, Maryland, USA "From Academia to Wall Street: A Good Idea is Not Enough"
Dr. Susanne Huttner, Director, Biotechnology Star Project, University of California, Berkeley, California, USA (invited) "Research Infrastructure and the Development of High-tech Industries"
Refreshment Break
Discussion
Closing Remarks
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| AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY |
| FOR SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTIVITY |
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| Global Conference Secretariat |
| Michigan State University |
| 414 Plant & Soil Sciences Building |
| East Lansing, MI 48824-1325 |
| voice: (517) 353-5263 |
| FAX: (517) 432-1982 |
| e-mail: mailto:global97@pilot.msu.edu |
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