ABIC 2014

CALL FOR PROPOSALS: ABIC 2014

The ABIC Foundation will accept proposals to host ABIC 2014 in the fall of 2014.

Proposals must be received by August 19, 2011. The Foundation Board will select the successful host and make a formal announcement in the fall of 2011.

The ABIC Foundation can be reached at 101 - 111 Research Drive, Saskatoon SK  S7N 3R2 CANADA  Telephone 306-955-5059;
Fax 306-975-1966. Email should be addressed to abicfoundation@abic.ca
 
2014 Bid Site Criteria
For the Proposal to Host ABIC 2014, a letter addressed to the ABIC Foundation referencing the items below is required to complete your submission. 
 

A list of members for the Steering and Speaker Committees including the members company/organization name.
 

The name of the lead / host organization including their designated conference chair. The lead organization must be an agriculture related company or agency, and have adequate funds to work on the conference  (see full details in RFP document).
 

A letter of commitment from the lead organization.
 

A pro forma budget.
 

A plan for a pre-or post-conference biotech tour of the area.
 

Assurance that there are the appropriate number of hotel guest rooms to accommodate conference attendees. These rooms must be within a short walking distance and be available two days pre and post conference.
 

A commitment from the hotel(s) regarding a price range for guest rooms which will match or be lower than tour/corporate or holiday rates in effect at that time.
 

A check must be completed that other agricultural biotechnology conferences will not conflict with ABIC's chosen date.
 

Firm date established for conference and tentative booking at venue.
 

The name of recommended individual/organization that will be handling local arrangements with profile and references.
 

Active participation by local institutes/organizations at previous ABICs as sponsors/exhibitors/delegates.