World Soybean Research Conference 2021 Novi Sad, SerbiaNationals of other Countries will need to obtain a visa by meeting the followingrequirements:• Valid Passport• One of the following: a letter of invitation (verified by the appropriate Serbian authority), an invitation from a company for a business visit, a receipt or authorised tourist company certifying that the travel arrangement has been paid (letter of credit or other payment receipt)• Return ticket• Proof of sufficient funds in hard currency• Health Insurance• Completed visa application, photo, vise feeFor more details, please visit http://bit.ly/EntryRequirements
World Soybean Research Conference 2021 Novi Sad, SerbiaInternational Bus and Train TransportSerbia is located in South-Eastern Europe, on the Balkan Peninsula, at the crossroads ofEastern and Western Europe. Due to its position it was rightfully named “Gates of theBalkans” and the “Doors of Middle Europe”. Therefore, the second largest city of Serbia, NoviSad, can be easily reached either by road, plane, bus or train.Novi Sad, has regular and direct bus and rail connections with capital cities in Central andEastern Europe. For connections only operating with the Serbian capital Belgrade, transfersfrom Belgrade to Novi Sad will be organised.Regular bus lines connect Novi Sad with all parts of Serbia and the world. International buslines operate to all neighboring and most European countries. International lines: BAS tourist.For connections only operating with the Serbian capital Belgrade, transfers from Belgrade toNovi Sad will be organised.“Serbian Railways” provide for the following commercial discounts: Inter Rail, Euro Domino,Railplus, Balkan Flexipass, Easy Travel Card, Euro<26, City Star and the Unified BalkansTariff.Both the Rail and Bus stations are located in the proximity of the city center.From/to Station:Both bus and train stations are located in the very city center of Novi Sad, in 10-15 minwalking distance to the major hotels and proposed venue.
World Soybean Research Conference 2021 Novi Sad, SerbiaPublic Transport System in Novi SadOnce in Novi Sad, conference participants will be able to use the city’s extensive publictransport system operated by the GSP Novi Sad on around 25 routes throughout the city,covering the entire city area.Tickets can be purchased in a great number of kiosks throughout Novi Sad or from the driverin the vehicles. Ticket types available are single, daily and weekly. Price for single ticket is 0.5€ and it can be used only once during the ride. Price for daily ticket is 2 € and is valid for theday on which they are issued, from 0 to 24h. Price for weekly ticket is 6eur and can be usedfor an unlimited number of rides for 7 consecutive days.Public transportation every day throughout the year from 4:40 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.For delegates staying in the some of the proposed hotels, the best option is to walk.Proposed conference venue, welcome reception and all attractions can be reached easily onfoot in 10-15 minutes maximum. Average taxi ride to/from Congress center to the majorhotels is around 3 € .
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World Soybean Research Conference 2021 Novi Sad, SerbiaDAY 0 DAY 2Monday 6 September Wednesday 8 September 08:30-09:00 Plenary 2 –12:00-17:00 Registration & Poster setup 09:00-09:30 Regional Reports: North America17:00-18:00 Opening ceremony18:00-19:30 Welcome Reception Canada: Istvan Rajcan,DAY 1 University of Guelph, Ontario, CanadaTuesday 7 September08:30-09:00 Plenary 1 - Perspectives of USA:genomic assisted selection in soybean 09:30-10:00 COFFEE BREAK Henry Nguyen 10:00-12:00 MORNING SESSIONS Breeding Food, Feed and Nutrition09:00-09:30 Regional Reports: Europe/Africa Agronomy & Physiology Serbia: Weeds, Diseases, & Pests Africa: Special Topics09:30-10:00 COFFEE BREAK 12:00-13:30 LUNCH10:00-12:00 MORNING SESSIONS 13:30-15:30 AFTERNOON SESSIONS Breeding Breeding Food, Feed and Nutrition Food, Feed and Nutrition(Johann Vollmann) Weeds, Diseases, & Pests Agronomy & Physiology Denube soya workshop: Weeds, Diseases, & Pests Specific needs of European soybean Special Topics industry12:00-13:30 LUNCH 15:30-16:30 SNACK BREAK & CASH BAR13:30-15:30 AFTERNOON SESSIONS POSTER VIEWING Breeding 16:30-17:00 Poster discussion Food, Feed and Nutrition 17:00 Close of day 2(Johann Vollmann) Agronomy & Physiology Weeds, Diseases, & Pests15:30-16:30 SNACK BREAK & CASH BAR POSTER VIEWING16:30-17:00 Poster discussion17:00 Close of day 1
World Soybean Research Conference 2021 Novi Sad, SerbiaDAY 3 DAY 4Thursday 9 September Friday 10 September08:30-09:00 Plenary 3 – 08:30-09:00 Plenary 4 –09:00-09:30 Regional Reports: South America 09:00-09:30 Regional Reports: Asia/Australia Brazil: Asia: Argentina: Australia:09:30-10:00 COFFEE BREAK 09:30-10:00 COFFEE BREAK10:00-12:00 MORNING SESSIONS 10:00-12:00 MORNING SESSIONS Field day of IFVC! Breeding12:00-13:30 LUNCH Food, Feed and Nutrition13:30-15:30 AFTERNOON SESSIONS Engineering and IT in soybean Breeding production Food, Feed and Nutrition Weeds, Diseases, & Pests Agronomy & Physiology Business and legal Weeds, Diseases, & Pests 12:00-13:30 LUNCH Special Topics: Soybean in 13:30-15:30 AFTERNOON SESSIONSorganic farming Breeding15:30-16:30 SNACK BREAK & CASH BAR Food, Feed and Nutrition POSTER VIEWING Weeds, Diseases, & Pests16:30-17:00 Poster discussion Special Topics: Economic aspects17:00 Close of day 3 – Competition of soybean production on the farm 15:30-16:30 SNACK BREAK & CASH BAR POSTER VIEWING 16:30-17:00 Poster discussion 17:00 Closing ceremony with Poster Awards 19:00 Conference dinner
7. Previous experience
in hosting International Conferences
World Soybean Research Conference 2021 Novi Sad, SerbiaExperience in hosting international conferencesThe prestigious Master Congress Centre and city of Novi Sad have professionally hosted orhave already booked congresses, conferences, symposia, seminars, promotions,presentations, corporate events, fashion shows, and similar events. Conference of the International Sunflower Association -ISA- 2020 800 participants 15 Assembly of the Conference of European Churches -CEC- 2018 500 participants International Safe Communities Conference 2017 500 participants International Society for Health and Human Rights -ISHHR- 2017 250 participants Annual Congress of the International Solid Waste Association 2016 1,300 participants ESTIEM Council Meeting 2016 300 participants 18 International Conference on Photoacoustic and Photothermal Phenomena 2015 200 participants 20 SETAC Europe LCA Case Studies Symposium 2014 500 participants Congress of the Gesellschaft fuer Angewandte Mathematik und und Mechanik 2013 1,000 participants 14 International Joint World Cultural Tourism Conference 2013 600 participants 15 Power Electronics and Motion Control Conference -EPE-PEMC- 2012 500 participants International Congress of the International Federation of Wine Brotherhoods 2012 200 participants 20 Europhysics Conference on Atomic and Molecular Physics of Ionized Gases 2010 300 participants EDSA Spring Meeting 2006 400 participants 60
World Soybean Research Conference 2021 Novi Sad, SerbiaExperience in hosting international conferencesAdditionally, Institute of Field and Vegetable Crops has also been a host and havesuccessfully organised many international conferences, symposiums and meetings in thepast years, with the support of all relevant institutions in Serbia and city of Novi Sad. International Workshop on Herbicide Tolerant Varieties 2017 Regional Seed Days 2013 and 2017 First International Legume Society (LS) Conference 2013 The Forth Joint UNS - PSU International Conference on BioScience: Biotechnology and Biodiversity 2012 EWAC-Eucarpia Cereals Section Conference 2011 BREEDING 08 – Conventional and Molecular Breeding of Field and Vegetable Crops International Conference 2008 ESSNET Conference 2007 2nd Balkan Symposium on Field Crops 1998 12th Conference of the International Sunflower Association -ISA- 1988 61
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Belgrade Serbia Support Letter to host the WSRC 2021 in Novi Sad, SerbiaWorld Soybean Research ConferenceDistinguished Madams/Sirs,With great excitement and hope, we in the National Tourism Organisation of Serbia haverealized that the selection time of the country, place and venue of the WSRC 2021 hascome.We would like to take this opportunity to extend Institute of Field and Vegetable Cropsproposal to host this prominent event. Bringing together world’s soybean researchersfrom all around the world to exchange knowledge, thoughts and experiences in NoviSad, the meeting point among civilizations during the centuries, will give special featureto the vision of the 2021 World Soybean Research Conference .I am very thankful for considering Institute of Field and Vegetable Crops submission forthis prestigious event, we are assuring you that we will do our best to make thisConference a success.Your sincerely,Marija LabovicCEO/Managing Director
Support Letter to host the WSRC 2021 in Novi Sad, SerbiaWorld Soybean Research ConferenceDear colleagues,On behalf of the Serbia Convention Bureau and with the support of Serbia and Novi Sadmeeting industry we take great pleasure in submitting this invitation and support to stagethe WSRC 2021 in Novi Sad, Serbia.As a national entity in-charge of marketing Serbia as an international congress destination,we are strongly supporting efforts of Institute of Field and Vegetable Crops and of prof. drSvetlana Balesevic-Tubic in establishing Serbia and entire region as hub of research andpromotional activities focusing on soybean industry.Novi Sad is a purpose built events destination having a long history of staging some of theworld’s largest and most prestigious events. With an enviable alliance between the localgovernment and industry, Novi Sad is more than competent in hosting strategicallyimportant events like WSRC 2021.Novi Sad, with is calmness and the proficiency with brand new facilities of in combinationwith great hotel choice creates perfect starting point. In addition, experience and expertiseof the Institute of Field and Vegetable Crops and the eagerness of the market for up-to-dateinformation and knowledge guarantees the superior event in Novi Sad and satisfied WSRCdelegates, members and sponsors.Drawing on the wealth of experience and expertise, Novi Sad is well poised to set a newbenchmark for the WSRC event.Looking forward to hosting you I am sending my best regards,Igor KovacevicCEO
Serbia Convention Bureau, as a government non-profit agency, will support WSRC 2021 in the following activities: • Support Institute of Field and Vegetable Crops in preparing and presenting the Bid for WSRC 2021 • Provide support in organization and coordinate of site visit to Novi Sad • Pre-conference promotional activates for Institute of Field and Vegetable Crops at related conferences • Promotional material to be distributed to all delegates attending WSRC 2021 • Provide you with all information concerning the Venue and all hotels that are listed as official hotels for the WSRC 2021 • Gather support of local institutions - thanks to the previous record of successful events organised in Serbia, there are strong professional connections among meeting professionals and many institutions in order to facilitate all the necessary procedures and communications between conference organisers and local organisations. • Provide local media coverage of the WSRC 2021 • Prepare info desks at Belgrade Airport and the Conference venue with all conference materials All activities in supporting Institute of Field and Vegetable Crops and prof. dr Svetlana Balesevic- Tubic, as well as World Soybean Research Conference, are in-kind support from Government of Serbia will be provided free of charge, demonstrating our enthusiasm and readiness to bring WSRC 2021 to Novi Sad. For more details contact: Serbia Convention Bureau Igor Kovacevic CEO +381116557101 [email protected] [email protected]
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World Soybean Research Conference 2021 Novi Sad, SerbiaWhy Serbia?• Serbia is the center of soybean in Europe - the best soybean genotypes are created in the heart of Europe in Novi Sad, which is the center of the Institute for Field and Vegetable Crops. The Institute is the most important scientific research institution not only in Serbia but in the whole region, and advanced center in soybean research in Europe. It has a 79- year-long tradition and an immense experience that is continuously being transferred to younger generations that promote agriculture with their new ideas and visions. This youth is partly responsible for European Capital of Culture title, which was awarded to the city of Novi Sad in 2021. Now, this youth wants to bring all eminent soybean professionals and thus connect different cultures in Novi Sad in 2021 to exchange thoughts and expertise and that will give special feature to the vision of the World Soybean Research Conference 2021.• Never hosted World Soybean Research Conference – Serbia never before had the opportunity to host this prominent and most important event in soybean industry. In order to support further development of soybean field in new and emerging destinations, and having World Soybean Research Conference in Serbia will for sure be a turning point for further popularization and improvement of soybean industry in Serbia but in the entire region too, creating an opportunity to present seed industry capacities, techniques, manufactures of equipment and local producers.• Easy access – Serbia has the best accessibility in the region of South East Europe, currently with over 80 direct flight connections throughout Europe, USA, China, UAE, Africa. By 2021 it is expected this to grow up to over 100 connection. Visa free regime for all citizens of Europe, including Russia, Ukraine, Turkey, Israel, as well as China, UAE and many others will help all WSRC delegates to decide to come. Not to forget, all registered delegates will receive a special discount from Air Serbia. In addition, great geo strategic position in heart of Europe, means that delegates can come easily using busses and trains as well.• Technical site visits – We will organise technical tours for WSRC delegates to join and discover more about our soybean industry and local producers. We have prepared some surprises and soybean solutions and products people will be interested to see.• Experienced and well-known LOC – by organising our annual national meetings as well as many international conferences and symposium over the years, together with our collaborating partners, each year we are trying to further develop and modernize seed and soybean industry in Serbia. This has helped us to establish great relations in national and international seed industry and gain experience in large scale events like this one.
World Soybean Research Conference 2021 Novi Sad, SerbiaWhy Serbia?• Save delegates money – Serbia is one of the least expensive conference destinations in Europe, offering great conference packages at very affordable prices.• New and interesting destination for WSRC delegates – Serbia and the region of South East Europe is so far unowned for WSRC delegates. For all of them, Serbia as one of the counties with dynamic history and diverse cultural heritage in Europe, will be a new and intersecting destination to explore before or after our Conference.• New market with great business potential - In the last years we have made Serbia a hub for all soybean industry in the region. This shows that Serbia has a huge potential and rather large market that, with WSRC 2021 in Novi Sad, will immediately get international outreach, establishing greater presence of WSRC in this region.• Scientific potential - Institute of Field and Vegetable Crops along with our industry partners, brilliance in education, science and experience in soybean industry. We have great ides for scientific programme in order to emphasize the current trends and challenges that are specific for new and emerging markets like Serbia but also other regional countries are.• Regional collaboration – being a hub of all regional activities, this event will further enhance our collaboration with colleagues from the region. As they are all already used to coming to Serbia, WSRC 2021 here will get a great number of delegates from this area, as well as it will serve as a great opportunity for them to get introduced with their international colleagues.• Local support – Both Government and industry partners from this area see WSRC 2021 as a great opportunity, which is why they are all providing a great support in bringing and organising WSRC 2021 in Novi Sad.• Location and costs - great location, only 15 minutes from airport and 5-10 minutes from all hotels and city center makes it ideal. It is easily accessible from all points of the city and offer large parking. In addition, venue rental prices will support success of Belgrade congress• Flexibility and experience - variety of exhibition and conference halls will answer all WSRC requirements, since it is very flexible on one side, and on the other side bring experience of organizing large scale events from other fields.
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