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                        3 - 6 September 2008

                      13^th International Protea Association Conference

                                                      &

                    IX^th International Protea Working Group Symposium

                                                      in

                                    Stellenbosch , South Africa .

Second Announcement (Download)                                              Pre Conference Tour Detail (Download)

Response to the first announcement was encouraging and we are excited to present the Second Announcement and Call for Papers.

This announcement provides detailed information on the event and registration procedures. The pre-conference tour has attracted wide interest from participants wanting to experience the South African floricultural abundance and to learn more about the industry. Participation is limited and interested delegate are encouraged to reserve their seats on the coach as soon as possible.

This is also a Call for Papers and full authors’ instructions on the submission of abstracts and manuscripts and the preparation of oral & poster presentations are downloadable from our website and from  www.ishs.org/wri/pap1.htm

Our conference website www.ipa2008.co.za contains detailed information and allows for online submission of abstracts and registration.

We are looking forward to your participation in the conference and to meeting you in South Africa .

Chairman

Hans Hettasch

PROGRAM

The Scientific Program (IPWG Symposium) will be structured to include invited presentations, oral & poster presentations and farm visits. The sessions will review the status and progress of aspects of protea research & management including:

Crop Management                   Plant Nutrition, Irrigation, Control of Flowering

Plant Protection                      Disease- & Pest Management

Product Innovations               Genetics, Breeding (hybridization & selection), Propagation  

Biodiversity of Proteaceae    

Post Harvest Physiology 

An IPA Growers’ Day and Protea Expo themed Global Competitiveness & Marketing is planned for Saturday 6 September. This day is included in the Full Registration. Participants wishing to register for the Growers’ Day should note that the Conference Dinner is not included, but that additional registration is possible. Traders of approved protea products and materials are invited to exhibit during specific expo sessions. The one-day program will address:

Country Profiles and Trends

International Marketing Perspectives

Marketing and Logistics

Development, Naming and Protection of New Varieties

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

TUESDAY, 2 SEPTEMBER

Evening: Conference Registration & Welcoming Function

WEDNESDAY, 3 SEPTEMBER

            INTERNATIONAL PROTEA WORKING GROUP (IPWG) SYMPOSIUM

Morning: Opening Session

                          IPWG Sessions  

            Lunch

Afternoon: Visits to Protea Farms

                             IPA Board Meeting

            Evening: African Experience & Dinner

 THURSDAY, 4 SEPTEMBER

            Morning: IPWG Sessions

            Lunch

            Afternoon: IPWG Sessions

                             IPWG Committee Meeting

                             IPA Board Meeting

            Evening: Own leisure

 FRIDAY, 5 SEPTEMBER

            Morning: IPWG Sessions

            Lunch

            Afternoon: Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden

            Evening: Own leisure at Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town

 SATURDAY, 6 SEPTEMBER       

            GROWERS’ DAY & PROTEA EXPO: GLOBAL COMPETITIVENESS & MARKETING

Morning: Opening Session          

               Country Profiles & Trends

                           International Marketing Perspectives

            Lunch

Afternoon: Marketing and Logistics

    Development, Naming and Protection of New Varieties

            Evening: Pre-Dinner cocktails & Conference Dinner

 REGISTRATION      

        ¹Full Registration: Non-members will receive the benefit of one year membership to ISHS & IPA

        ² Daily Registration is limited to a maximum of one IPWG Day in combination with the Growers’ Day

³Single Day Registration to IPWG does not include Acta Horticulturae or admittance to evening functions.

 Full Registration

• Member Registration include the Program Abstract Book, Acta Horticulturae, lunches & coffee breaks, Welcome Reception (2 Sept), a dinner (3 Sept), farm visits, the IPA Growers’ Day & Protea Expo (6 Sept) and Conference Dinner.
• Non-members Registration will entitle delegates to all of the above and they receive the benefit of one year’s membership to ISHS & IPA.
• Only full time bona fide students will qualify for the Student Registration. Students are requested to provide proof of their status with the registration form. ISHS/IPA membership & Acta Horticulturae are not included.
• Accompanying Registration allows companion to participate in the farm visits, evening functions and conference dinner but does not include conference material, Acta Horticulturae or Membership benefits.

Daily Registration

• Single Day Registration for the scientific IPWG Sessions (3/4/5 Sept) include the Program Abstract Book, lunch and farm visit of the day, but exclude the Acta Horticulturae and evening function.
• Registration for the IPA Growers’ Day & Protea Expo held on Saturday 6 September excludes the Conference Dinner.
• The Conference Dinner (6 September) is R230 per person (cash bar extra).
• Daily Registration is limited to a maximum of one IPWG Day in combination with the Growers’ Day

PRESENTATIONS

Papers (keynote, oral or poster) presented at ISHS Symposia are published as proceedings in the Acta Horticulturae series. Participants planning to present an oral or poster are encouraged to submit an abstract using our on-line submission form. Abstracts not exceeding 250 - 300 words should be submitted by 30 November 2007 . Collated abstracts will be available as a Program Abstract booklet.

ACCOMMODATION & CONFERENCE VENUE

Stellenbosch Protea Hotel, http://www.proteahotels.com/protea-hotel-stellenbosch.html  is situated in the heart of the winelands, in one of the most beautiful and heritage-conscious towns in Southern Africa .  Stellenbosch, with its Mediterranean climate, scenic environment and well-maintained facilities, is the second-oldest town in South Africa and affectionately referred to as the "Town of Oaks ". http://www.stellenboschtourism.co.za

This 176-bedroomed hotel offers single and shared accommodation, on a bed and buffet breakfast rate. The hotel is only about 35 minutes away from Cape Town and 25 minutes from Cape Town International Airport . Flanked by two international class golf courses, it offers splendid views of fine vineyards, mountains and even in the far distance a glimpse of Table Mountain and the False Bay coast.

Group accommodation, at favourable rates, is available at the Protea Hotel if booked through the Secretariat. Delegates will be able to make their reservation on the registration form and together with the registration fee, make one single payment. Please note that reservations will be confirmed with receipt of full payment. Please see the registration form for payment options. A credit card facility is available for advance payment. Airport transfers can be arranged through the hotel (submit request on registration form) payable directly to the hotel (approx. R250 per person).

ACCOMMODATION RATE per person per night, including open buffet breakfast

 PRE-CONFERENCE TOUR

The Cape Floral Kingdom , smallest of the six plant kingdoms, contains the highest known concentration of plant species in the world. More than 9 000 species, including about 350 protea spp make up this biome of which roughly 70% is endemic. The pre-conference tour, travelling through this floral abundance during early spring, is aimed at showcasing the Western Cape protea industry in its wild as well as cultivated localities. South Africa produces half the world's cut-flower proteas, and the industry employs more than 20 000 people. (www.southafrica.info)

Tour participants should arrive in Cape Town on Friday 29 August as the tour departs at 08:00 on Saturday morning, 30 August and returns to the conference hotel in Stellenbosch on Tuesday,

2 September. Airport transfers can be arranged through the hotel (submit request on registration form) payable directly to the hotel (approx. R250 per person). Participants are invited to meet at 18:30 on Friday 29 September for the pre-conference tour registration and a welcome reception (venue to be confirmed with confirmation of tour reservations). Space on the pre-conference tour is limited and interested participants are encouraged to confirm their bookings with full payment as soon as possible, but before 31 January 2008 to qualify for Early Bird fee. Price: R 4 400 per person sharing and R 5 300 per single person. The fee includes travel in an air-conditioned coach, four nights’ accommodation, a welcome reception, all meals (except dinner at Hermanus), with soft drinks & bottled water provided on the coach. Preference will be given to participants prepared to share accommodation.

FRIDAY, 29 AUGUST

Welcome reception at Breakwater Lodge, Protea Hotel, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town

Cocktails & Refreshments

Overnight in Breakwater Lodge, V&A Waterfront

SATURDAY, 30 AUGUST

08:00 Bus leaves for Porterville

Visit Berghoff (Production, Packshed & Nursery)

Visit Willowgreen (Production & Packshed)

Overnight in Porterville , dinner included

SUNDAY, 31 AUGUST

Visit to Buglers Post, Piketberg (Production)

Visit to Arnelia Farms, Hopefield (Production & Nursery)

Overnight in Caledon , dinner included

MONDAY, 1 SEPTEMBER

Visit to Honingklip Dry Flowers, Botriver

Visit to Floraland Fresh (Production, Packshed & Nursery)

Visit to Tussenberge (Production & Packshed)

Overnight in Hermanus, dinner at own leisure

TUESDAY, 2 SEPTEMBER

Visit to Molteno Brothers (Production & Packshed)

Visit to Oak Valley Estate (Commercial cut flower producer (mainly chrysanthemum, lilies) & bouquet line)

Vredelust Farm (Production)

Closing Lunch

Bus departs for Protea Hotel, Technopark, Stellenbosch

Registration for Conference

Important dates

Submission of abstracts                                        30 November 2007

Early Registration of authors and delegates              31 October – 31 January 2008

Submission of full paper for Acta                            1 July 2008

Organising Committee

Hans Hettasch, Chairman, Arnelia Farms

Peter Dorrington, Heidedal, SAPPEX

Caroline O’Brien, Future Fynbos

Lynn Hoffman, University of Stellenbosch

Retha Venter, Secretariat

Scientific Committee

Dr. Audrey Gerber, Melbourne , Australia

Dr. Lynn Hoffman, University of Stellenbosch , South Africa

Prof. Mike Cramer, University of Cape Town , South Africa

Prof. Maria Leandro, Europrotea, Sociedade Agricola Lda, Portugal

Prof. Eduardo Olate, Catholic University of Chile , Santiago , Chile

Dr. Guijun Yan, University of Western Australia , Perth , Australia

Prof. Ken Leonhardt, University of Hawaii , Hawaii

Editorial Board

Dr. Audrey Gerber, Melbourne , Australia

Dr. Lynn Hoffman, University of Stellenbosch , South Africa

CONFERENCE SECRETARIAT

Retha Venter, PO Box 5600 , Helderberg, Somerset West, 7135, South Africa

Tel + 27 21 855 4472     Fax + 27 21 855 2722

E-mail  reventer@netactive.co.za

www.ipa2008.co.za