International Symposium on Genetic Resources for the Americas and the Caribbean
XIV SIRGeAC 2023
International Symposium on Genetic Resources for the Americas and the Caribbean
Held from December 13 to 15, 2023
Valdivia, Chile
Our slogan
“Genetic resources: source of solutions for present and future challenges”
The beautiful city of Valdivia, in the Los Ríos Region, Chile, will be the place of realization of the XIV International Symposium on Genetic Resources of America and the Caribbean (SIRGeAC), event that will take place between December 13 and 15, 2023.
This international meeting is the most important platform to present scientific advances in the field of conservation, valuation and use of genetic resources in America and the Caribbean, being also the opportunity to learn about actions related to the implementation of policies and regulatory aspects concerning genetic resources.
We invite the specialists, students and independent people who contribute with their work to the understanding and conservation of the genetic heritage of our peoples to participate and share their advances, visions and projections for this beautiful discipline.
Vegetable Area
Microbial Area
Animal Area
Organize
He Agricultural Research Institute (INIA) and the Universidad Austral de Chile (UACh) have come together to carry out the fourteenth version of the International Symposium on Genetic Resources of America and the Caribbean (SIRGeAC 2023), being an honor as hosts to be able to receive our exhibitors and participants, to address the strengthening of the conservation of genetic resources, innovation in the face of the effects of climate change, evaluate how to guarantee food and nutritional security, and review the impacts of the implementation of relevant international treaties, among other matters of interest.
Welcome message
“Our institutions, INIA and UACh will carry out the fourteenth version of the International Symposium on Genetic Resources of America and the Caribbean (SIRGeAC 2023), in the city of Valdivia. This event will bring together all the specialists in the area and will have as its main focus the visibility of the role that genetic resources play today, in the search for solutions and strategies to strengthen integrated conservation, face climate change, and guarantee food and nutrition security on the continent.
We have invited the community of scientists, researchers, academics, public policy developers, and students from the American and Caribbean States, with the aim of promoting the conservation, valuation, and use of genetic resources, and providing sustainable solutions for the future in a context of climate crisis, food security, and loss of global biodiversity.
Without a doubt, an unforgettable encounter”.
Iris Lobos Ortega
National Director
Agricultural Research Institute
INIA
Dr. Carolina Lizana Campos
Doyenne
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
UACh
Venue of the event
Universidad Austral de Chile, Isla Teja Campus
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Our meeting will take place at the Isla Teja Campus of the Universidad Austral de Chile, located on the fluvial island of the same name, surrounded by the Calle-Calle, Valdivia, Cau Cau and Cruces rivers. On this island are also the Saval Park, the Los Lotos lagoon, the University Botanical Garden, the Prochelle Park, the Santa Inés Park, three museums and other attractions; all in a natural environment of exuberant vegetation.
Venue of the event
Universidad Austral de Chile, Isla Teja Campus
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Our meeting will take place at the Isla Teja Campus of the Universidad Austral de Chile, located on the fluvial island of the same name, surrounded by the Calle-Calle, Valdivia, Cau Cau and Cruces rivers. On this island are also the Saval Park, the Los Lotos lagoon, the University Botanical Garden, the Prochelle Park, the Santa Inés Park, three museums and other attractions; all in a natural environment of exuberant vegetation.
SIRGeAC
Exponents
We have convened renowned specialists in the field of conservation, valuation, use and regulatory aspects of plant, animal and microbial genetic resources, to present at SIRGeAC 2023.
Alba Marina Cotes
Colombia
Alberto Chassaigne
Mexico
Alvaro L. De Toledo
Italy
Carlos Ospina
Colombia
Chirlei Glienke
Brazil
Juha Kantanen
Finland
Matthew Ryan
United Kingdom
Máximo Gonzalez
Chili
Ronnie Vernooy
Netherlands
Vania Renno Azevedo
Peru
SIRGeAC
Registration closed
Registration for the Symposium can be made up to and including the start day of the Symposium. In-person inn will be enabled on the start day.
Payment available in Chilean pesos (CLP), Dollars (USD) and through transfer banking. If you have questions about registration, write to inscriptions@sirgeac2023.cl
PRESALE 1
Until the 30 of September 2023
General public
$200,000 CLP / $225 USD
Graduate students
$100,000 CLP / $112 USD
Undergraduate students
$60,000 CLP / $67 USD
PRESALE 2
From the October 1st to the November 10, 2023
General public
$230,000 CLP / $258
Graduate students
$110,000 CLP / $124 USD
Undergraduate students
$70,000 CLP / 79 USD
NORMAL
From the November 11th to the December 12th 2023
General public
$250,000 CLP / $281 USD
Graduate students
$120,000 CLP / $135 USD
Undergraduate students
$80,000 CLP / $90 USD
Symposium 2
sustainable agriculture
Symposium 3
Climate change and food security
Free registration
(Limited spaces)
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