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ABIC Foundation
The ABIC Foundation was established June 12th, 1998 to secure the continued success of the ABIC conference series. It is a not-for-profit corporation based in Canada.
The Foundation's goal is to ensure ongoing opportunities for continuous learning and networking within the agricultural biotechnology community through the ABIC Conferences.
ABIC Conference History
The ABIC Conference started in 1996 in Saskatchewan, Canada. The success of the ABIC '96 conference paved the way for the '98 conference, which welcomed 900 delegates from 31 countries. Since then the conference has been held in Cork, Ireland with last year's conference.
ABIC 2009: Agricultural Biotechnology for Better Living and a Clean Environment
Date : 22 September 2009 : Technical Program Tour
 23 – 25 September 2009: Scientific Conference and Exhibition Trade Show
Venue : Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, Bangkok, Thailand
Organized by : National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC)
National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA)
Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST)
In collaboration with: ABIC Foundation
Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB)
International Advisory Committee
The Conference Organizers have requested and obtained valuable input from the Conference International Advisory Board which has been incorporated in the conference program. Following are members of the International Advisory Committee
Prof. German
Spangenberg |
Plant Biotechnology Centre
Primary Industries Research Victoria, Australia |
| Dr. William James Peacock |
CSIRO Plant Industry, Australia |
| Dr. Nigel Preston |
CSIRO Food Futures National Flagship, Australia |
| Prof. Atsuhiko Shinmyo |
Nara Institute of Science and Technology, Japan |
| Dr. Takuji Sasaki |
National Institute of Agrobiological Sciences, Japan |
| Dr. Jean-Marcel Ribaut |
Generation Challenge Programme (GCP), Maxico |
| Prof. Chu-Fang Lo |
National Taiwan University, Taiwan |
| Dr. Kanyawim Kirtikara |
National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC), Thailand |
| Prof. Sujin Jinahyon |
Mae Fah Luang University, Thailand |
| Dr. John A.H. Benzie |
Marine Biotechnology, Moana Technologies, USA |
| Dr. Roger N. Beachy |
Donald Danforth Plant Science Center, USA |
Important Dates
2009 |
March |
Final announcement |
| 1 June |
Deadline for abstract submission |
| 15 June |
Notification of acceptance of abstract submission |
| 30 June |
End of “Early Bird Rate” |
| 1 July |
Opening of online registration “Regular Rate” |
| 30 July |
Final program (available on website) |
| 17 September |
End of “Regular Rate” |
22 September |
Technical and Cultural tour |
23 – 25 September |
Scientific Conference Program and Trade Exhibition Show |
Influenza A (H1N1) Situation in Thailand
Thailand is monitoring the situation very closely in the wake of recent Influenza A (H1N1) outbreak in the Americas, Europe, and other parts of the world. We highly recommend that participants consider consulting the appropriate authorities in their own country on the status of the H1N1 virus. Please see our action on H1N1 virus: http://www.mfa.go.th/web/2933.php
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