ISSAAS 2019
International Congress & General Meeting 2019
“Reshaping Agriculture for Sustainable Development”
Universiti Putra Malaysia, Selangor, Malaysia
18 – 20 October 2019
FIRST ANNOUNCEMENT
The International Society for Southeast Asian Agricultural Sciences (ISSAAS) was established in 1994 to strengthen corporation among agricultural scientists in Asia, particularly Southeast Asia and to bring together groups of professionals from many different countries with common interests in development of the regions. ISSAAS members have made great strides on the regional and world stage through their contributions to agriculture science and rural development. Many countries and universities have gained valuable experience from the practice of holding annual meeting and international conferences around the regions, particularly in Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam. ISSAAS is organizing International Congress and General Meeting 2019 which will be held at Universiti Putra Malaysia, Selangor, Malaysia. The objective of the Congress is to provide a platform for discussion on reshaping agriculture for sustainable development, as well as to provide formal and informal networking opportunities among scientists, professionals, researchers, and officers working in agriculture-related agencies.
Call for Abstracts
In collaboration with Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) and the Society for Agricultural Education Research Development Abroad (SAEDA), ISSAAS is inviting all members to submit scientific abstract for oral and poster presentations addressing the following disciplines:
i. Plant Production and Environmental Agriculture
ii. Agricultural Chemistry
iii. Aquatic Science
iv. Forest and Forest Product Science
v. Agro-Engineering/Agricultural Engineering
vi. Animal Science /Animal Production
vii. Entomology
viii. Plant Pathology /Plant Protection
ix. Agricultural Extension
x. Agribusiness / Agricultural Economics
xi. Crop Science / Plant Science
xii. Smart Farming / Digital Agriculture
Recommended Accommodation
1. Palm Garden Hotel
2. Le Meridien Putrajaya
3. Putrajaya Marriot
4. Philea Mines Beach Resort
5. Place2Stay@The Mines
6. Sun Inns Hotel D’Mind
7. RHR Hotel @ Uniten
8. De Centrum Residence (book via agoda.com or booking.com)
Important Dates
Start of abstract submission / Registration | 1 Apr 2019 |
Deadline of abstract submission | 15 Aug 2019 |
Deadline of registration and registration fee payment | 30 Sept 2019 |
ISSAAS board meeting (6pm) | 17 Oct 2019 |
International Congress & General Meeting | 18 -19 Oct 2019 |
Conference trip | 20 Oct 2019 |
Departure of Participants | 21 Oct 2019 |
Registration Fees
• Local member: RM600
• Local non-member: RM700
• Local student member: RM400
• Local student non-member: RM500
• International member: USD150
• International student member: USD100
• Non-member: USD180 Optional Fees:
Conference Trip: USD35
(Accompanying person: USD40)
Further Information
The ISSAAS Secretariat
Phone: +603-8947 4936 / 4899
Email: issaas2019.upm@gmail.com
Website: www.issaas2019.com