The International Rice Congress 2010
The third International Rice Congress 2010 (IRC2010), known to be the world’s largest gathering of rice scientists, researchers, and technology experts is going to be held on November 8-12, 2010 at the Vietnam National Convention Center, Hanoi, Vietnam.
With the theme “Rice for Future Generations”, it will seek to attract thousands of delegates from around the world. It will be hosted by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and organized by the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and AsiaCongress Events Co. Ltd.
THE MAIN EVENTS
THE 28TH INTERNATIONAL RICE RESEARCH CONFERENCE (IRRC)
The IRRC brings together hundreds of top rice scientists from around the world to discuss the latest scientific breakthroughs. With more than 1,500 expected delegates, it forms the heart of the IRC2010 and is its most important event aside from the ministerial meetings.
THE INTERNATIONAL RICE POLICY AND INVESTMENT CONFERENCE
The International Rice Policy and Invest Conference is a more exclusive event that gathers the most influential businessmen, policy-makers, rice processors and traders in the international and Asian rice markets and trade. It provides authoritative discussion on international rice policy and investment opportunities, rice trade analysis and relevant commercial information.
THE 3RD INTERNATIONAL RICE TECHNOLOGY AND CULTURAL EXPO (IRTCE)
The IRTCE features four rice exhibitions: the International Rice Farming Exhibition, the International Rice Milling and Processing Exhibition, the International Rice Research Exhibition, and the International Rice Development Exhibition (rice NGOs).
The 3rd International Rice Technology and Cultural Exposition be the biggest rice exhibition and will feature latest technologies, research and machineries from basic rice-grain production to diverse rice by-products.
The 3rd MINISTERIAL ROUNDTABLE MEETING
The 3rd Ministerial Roundtable Meeting on rice includes all agriculture secretaries or ministers of major Asian countries. The meeting deliberately addresses the challenges pose by the 3rd IRC in the light of recent developments in the rice industry. In particular, they deal with how the challenges can be met in their own countries and on how to foster international cooperation in the global front.
IRRI’S 50TH ANNIVERSARY
The anniversary commemoration has a number of special activities highlighting the non-profit work, major accomplishments, and contributions of IRRI to the world. These mark IRRI’S 50 years of global scientific and dignified social work to alleviate poverty, uplift the quality of life of farmers and consumers, and ensure environmental sustainability.
