The “2024 International Conference on the Molecular Biology of Streptophytes” (ICMBS) is scheduled to be held in Shenzhen Guangdong from June 1 to 4, 2024. The conference will invite experts and scholars with outstanding achievements and important academic influence in the international field of streptophytes and outstanding young scientists for academic exchange, highlight the latest research progresses of plants, mainly bryophyte, covering filamentous algae, Lycopodium clavatum and ferns, strengthen the exchanges and cooperation between international researchers in related fields, promote the application and commercialization of research achievements and advance the economic and social sustainable development. The conference has been held for 18 sessions since 2004. The conference this year will be held offline and online to offer a high-level and high-quality scientific research event for biological researchers. We sincerely invite our industrial peers at home and abroad and graduate students of universities and research institutes to attend this conference.
1. Theme
Molecular biology of bryophytes
2. Time
June 1-4, 2024
3. Address of the conference venue
Zhanyun Hall B, Shenzhen Longcheer Resort, No.88, Xindong Road, Nan’ao Subdistrict, Dapeng New District, Shenzhen.
4. Organizational framework
Members of the Organization Committee:
Junbiao Dai, AGIS/SIAT, China
Aruna Kilaru, East Tennessee State University, USA
Laura Moody, University of Oxford, UK
Yoan Coudert, ENS Lyon University, France
Alessandro Alboresi, University of Padova, Italy
Tomomichi Fujita, Hokkaido University, Japan
Miguel Villalobos Lopez, CIBA, Mexico
Yang Liu, BGI-Shenzhen, China
Qiao Zhao, SIAT, China
Organizers:
International Association for Bryology, Institute of Agricultural Genomics, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (host), Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences (co-organizer), Shenzhen BGI Research (co-organizer), China Agricultural Investment Control Group (Shenzhen) Co., LTD. (co-organizer)
5. Topics, forums and poster display
1. Emerging models
2. Evolutionary Insights
3. Cell Biology
4. Development
5. Cell Signaling and Epigenetics
6. Metabolism
7. Plant-microbe interactions
8. Adaptation to Abiotic Stress
9. Poster Display
Abstract / poster solicitation: please submit your abstract or poster by referring to the template offered in the website by your topic. The abstract shall be in English. You have to assume responsibility for the copyright alone. Submission time: now-May 1. The organizing committee will issue an abstract / poster acceptance certificate to all applicants that have submitted the selected abstracts / posters.
VI. Registration
1. Website information:
Please visit the website at http://dailab.org.cn/icmbs/, enter the modules such as "registration" and "submit abstract" to complete the registration, including your information, submission of your abstract or poster.
The conference will be held in the forms of on-site conference and online live-streaming. The interaction of the online conference will be realized through the Zoom Live-streaming. Email and on-site registration won’t be accepted for this conference.
2. Registration fee standard
On-site conference: 2,200 ($320) / person before May 1, students 1,660 ($250) / person; 2,880 ($400) / person before May 31, students 2,080 ($300) / person, a limit of 200 attendees.
The registration fee covers meals, on-site and online sessions and interaction, online submission of abstract or poster, poster display, evaluation and selection of abstract or poster, on-site materials of the conference.
Online conference: $600 / person ($150), with a limit of 200 attendees.
Registration fee covers participation in the online report and interaction, online submission of abstract or poster, submission and evaluation of abstract or poster, electronic version of the conference information.
3. Payment method
(1) Payment by scanning code: Please scan the QR code below to pay, which supports WeChat Pay, Alipay and UnionPay.
(II) Bank remittance (this remittance method is recommended)
Receiver: China Agricultural Investment Holding Group (Shenzhen) Co., LTD
Bank of deposit: China Merchants Bank, Shenzhen Pingshan Avenue Branch
Account number: 755970765510001
Address: No.7, Pengfei Road, Dapeng New District, Shenzhen City
Tel.: 0755-23250151
Note: Please pay with attached information: ICMBS + name + workplace. After successful payment, please visit the conference website as soon as possible, click "register", fill in the complete registration information according to the page instructions. You may fill in any missed information again; if you forget to attach information when paying via remittance, please go to the website to complete the registration information and call: Ms. Li: 15107538513, for information verification.
4. Invoice issuance
After paying the conference registration fee, if you need an invoice issued to you, please apply for an electronic invoice through scanning the code with WeChat or Alipay.
Rules for issuing electronic invoice:
① Please apply for the electronic invoice according to the actual payment amount.
② By default, only one invoice will be issued. Please do not submit the request for an invoice repeatedly.
③ If the information filled is wrong, you need to have a new invoice issued, or multiple invoices are needed for group payment, please contact: Ms. Li in advance.
5. Conference accommodation
Hotel reaching an agreement with the event: Longcheer Resort
For other hotels, please visit the conference website for reservation details.
6. Conference contact person
Registration & Payment: Wang Yijun: 13560095663, wangyijun @ caas.cn；
Ye Hao: 13129585043, yehao @ caas.cn；
Li Qin: 15107538513,854989493@qq.com；
Abstract & Investment: Li Yanli: 15814626931, liyanli03 @ caas.cn；
Accommodation & Transportation: Li Xiaofang: 18388497889, lixiaofang @ caas.cn
