International Plant and Animal Genome Conference (PAG) Australia

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PAG Australia • Perth, Western Australia • 20-22 September 2023

In response to the expanding global population, worldwide climate changes, and dramatic plant and animal genome research occurring in Australia and the Asia Pacific Region, the organizers of the Plant and Animal Genome Conference are planning a short version of PAG to be held in Perth, Western Australia.

PAG Australia will be held 20-22 September 2023, spanning three days (Wednesday through Friday) and consist of plenary talks, scientific sessions and industry workshops, an expo of tabletop exhibits from leading companies in the agri-genomics industry, and a gallery of poster abstracts.

Attendee Information / Exhibitor Information

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Ben Hayes
Centre Director
Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation, University of Queensland, Australia
Genetics and genomics for livestock and crop breeding
Robert Henry
Professor
Innovation in Agriculture, University of Queensland, Australia
Application of genomics to capturing biodiversity for agriculture with special emphasis on Australian plant species.
Jennifer Meadows
Senior Research Scientist
Uppsala University, Sweden
The long-term research goals of Jennifer Meadow's research group are to identify the genes and molecular variants that underpin traits of importance to both the health and well-being of companion animals. Paired with this is a comparative genetics aspect, where through international collaborative efforts, research findings are translated to aid human patients with orthologous disease sets.
Jennie Pryce
Professor/Research Director
Agriculture Victoria Research and La Trobe University, Australia
Jennie’s main research interests are genetic improvement of traits associated with health, welfare and environmental impact in dairy cows.
Camilla Whittington
Senior Lecturer
University of Sydney, Australia
The research of the Whittington Lab is focused on evolutionary and integrative zoology, and aims to understand the evolution of complex traits. They are especially interested in understanding the biology and evolution of pregnancy and the placenta.
Josquin Tibbits
Research Leader
Plant Sciences Unit of Agriculture Victoria Research, and School of Applied Systems Biology at La Trobe University, Australia
Crop genetic improvement and accelerating crop varietal development through innovative approaches that more seamlessly integrate research, pre-breeding and breeding.
Xun Xu
Director
BGI-Research, China
Sequencing technologies, single-cell sequencing, stereo-seq technologies and applications of sequencing technologies in precision medicine and biodiversity.
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Speaker standing at a podium and giving a talk

Coffee and tea will be available to start your day.
Location: Grand Ballroom/Pre-Function 3/Eucalypt
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Attendees who have registered online may pick up their badge and materials at the registration tables on Level 2 of the Westin Perth Hotel. Please present a business card or ID with your full name. We will also accept registrations onsite, with payment via credit card.
Location: Pre-Function 3
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8:30 AM
Welcome Speech
Professor Peter Klinken AC FAHMS FTSE CitWA, Chief Scientist of Western Australia
Location: Grand Ballroom 1 & 2
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8:40 AM
Australia Launch
Hon Stephen Dawson MLC, Minister for Emergency Services; Innovation and the Digital Economy; Medical Research; Volunteering
Location: Grand Ballroom 1 & 2
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8:45 AM
"Understanding Biology through Spatiotemporal Omics"
Xun Xu, Director, BGI-Research, China
Location: Grand Ballroom 1 & 2
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9:30 AM
"Genomics of Australian Plants to Support Diversification of Agriculture"
Robert Henry, Professor, Innovation in Agriculture, University of Queensland, Australia
Location: Grand Ballroom 1 & 2
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There will be an expo of tabletop exhibits with companies offering equipment, services, and publications related to plant and animal genomics, and a poster gallery where all attendees of the conference are welcome to present their research.
Location: Grand Ballroom/Pre-Function 3/Eucalypt
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Recharge with a coffee break and take the opportunity to visit the expo, view posters, and network with other attendees and industry professionals.
Location: Grand Ballroom/Pre-Function 3/Eucalypt
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There will be 4 scientific workshops/industry workshops for attendees to choose from.
Location(s): See program for Wednesday, September 20, 2023

Enjoy a buffet lunch while networking with fellow attendees and exchanging ideas and experiences.
Location: Grand Ballroom/Pre-Function 3/Eucalypt
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There will be 4 scientific workshops/industry workshops for attendees to choose from.
Location(s): See program for Wednesday, September 20, 2023

Recharge with a coffee break and take the opportunity to visit the expo, view posters, and network with other attendees and industry professionals.
Location: Grand Ballroom/Pre-Function 3/Eucalypt
View in Program

There will be approximately 4 scientific workshops/industry workshops for attendees to choose from.
Location(s): See program for Wednesday, September 20, 2023

Coffee and tea will be available to start your day.
Location: Grand Ballroom/Pre-Function 3/Eucalypt
View in Program

Attendees who have registered online may pick up their badge and materials at the registration tables on Level 2 of the Westin Perth Hotel. Please present a business card or ID with your full name. We will also accept registrations onsite, payment via credit card.
Location: Pre-Function 3
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8:45 AM
"Chromosome Segment Stacking for Accelerated Genetic Gain and Maintaining Genetic Diversity in Crops and Livestock"
Ben Hayes, Centre Director, Animal Science Centre for Animal Science Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation, Australia
Location: Grand Ballroom 1 & 2
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9:30 AM
"The Methane Challenge - Selecting for Low Emitting Dairy Cows"
Jennie Pryce, Professor/Research Director, Agriculture Victoria Research and La Trobe University, Australia
Location: Grand Ballroom 1 & 2
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There will be an expo of tabletop exhibits with companies offering equipment, services, and publications related to plant and animal genomics, and a poster gallery where all attendees of the conference are welcome to present their research.
Location: Grand Ballroom/Pre-Function 3/Eucalypt
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During this session, poster authors are expected to be near their posters to answer questions and engage discussion with fellow attendees regarding their research.
Location: Grand Ballroom/Pre-Function 3/Eucalypt
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Recharge with a coffee break and take the opportunity to visit the expo, view posters, and network with other attendees and industry professionals.
Location: Grand Ballroom/Pre-Function 3/Eucalypt
View in Program

There will be 4 scientific workshops/industry workshops for attendees to choose from.
Location(s): See program for Thursday, September 21, 2023

Enjoy a buffet lunch while networking with fellow attendees and exchanging ideas and experiences.
Location: Grand Ballroom/Pre-Function 3/Eucalypt
View in Program

There will be 4 scientific workshops/industry workshops for attendees to choose from.

More information will be available in the Full Program which we estimate will be online 15 July 2023.
Location(s): See program for Thursday, September 21, 2023

Recharge with a coffee break and take the opportunity to visit the expo, view posters, and network with other attendees and industry professionals.
Location: Grand Ballroom/Pre-Function 3/Eucalypt
View in Program

During this session, poster authors are expected to be near their posters to answer questions and engage discussion with fellow attendees regarding their research.
Location: Grand Ballroom/Pre-Function 3/Eucalypt
View in Program

There will be 4 scientific workshops/industry workshops for attendees to choose from.
Location(s): See program for Thursday, September 21, 2023

6:30 PM
"Weathering the Future: Concrete Actions to Meet the Food and Fibre Security Challenge"
Josquin Tibbits, Research Leader, Plant Sciences Unit of Agriculture Victoria Research, and School of Applied Systems Biology at La Trobe University, Australia
Location: Grand Ballroom 1 & 2
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There will be a reception to welcome you to our inaugural PAG Australia meeting, and an opportunity to meet and network with fellow attendees.
Location: Grand Ballroom/Pre-Function 3/Eucalypt
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Coffee and tea will be available to start your day.
Location: Grand Ballroom/Pre-Function 3/Eucalypt
View in Program

Attendees who have registered online may pick up their badge and materials at the registration tables on Level 2 of the Westin Perth Hotel. Please present a business card or ID with your full name. We will also accept registrations onsite, payment via credit card.
Location: Pre-Function 3
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8:45 AM
"Leveraging Base Pair Constraint from 240 Mammals to Understand Genetic Variation and Disease"
Jennifer Meadows, Senior Research Scientist, Uppsala University, Sweden
Location: Grand Ballroom 1 & 2
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9:30 AM
"Convergent Evolution of Vertebrate Pregnancy and the Placenta"
Camilla Whittington, Senior Lecturer, University of Sydney, Australia
Location: Grand Ballroom 1 & 2
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There will be an expo of tabletop exhibits with companies offering equipment, services, and publications related to plant and animal genomics, and a poster gallery where all attendees of the conference are welcome to present their research.
Location: Grand Ballroom/Pre-Function 3/Eucalypt
View in Program

Recharge with a coffee break and take the opportunity to visit the expo, view posters, and network with other attendees and industry professionals.
Location: Grand Ballroom/Pre-Function 3/Eucalypt
View in Program

There will be approximately 4 scientific workshops/industry workshops for attendees to choose from.
Location(s): See program for Friday, September 22, 2023

Enjoy a buffet lunch while networking with fellow attendees and exchanging ideas and experiences.
Location: Grand Ballroom/Pre-Function 3/Eucalypt
View in Program

There will be 4 scientific workshops/industry workshops for attendees to choose from.
Location(s): See program for Friday, September 22, 2023

Recharge with a coffee break and take the opportunity to visit the expo, view posters, and network with other attendees and industry professionals.
Location: Grand Ballroom/Pre-Function 3/Eucalypt
View in Program

There will be approximately 4 scientific workshops/industry workshops for attendees to choose from.
Location(s): See program for Friday, September 22, 2023

Non-Profit
$850 USD

Attendees at university, government, and non-profit organizations.

Industry
$1,350 USD

This rate is for industry professionals at commercial organizations.

Student
$450 USD

Pre-Ph.D students. Requires upload of school certification documents.

Attendee registration will open February 2023. A link will be posted on this website. Click here for Registration Info regarding categories and pricing

All PAG Australia registered attendees are invited to submit abstracts for the poster session. Learn More about Poster Abstracts here.

We will follow the protocols in place for the city of Perth as of Sept 1, 2023.

We accept most credit cards (except Discover), and wire transfers. All wire transfers must be completed by 6 September 2023. Please contact us via email at [email protected] if you need to make arrangements for a wire transfer.

The Organizing Committee is offering assistance should you need a Letter of Invitation. Please email: [email protected]

Certificates of Attendance will be available on-site at the conference and issued upon request via email after the event. Please email: [email protected]

Exhibits
At PAG Australia, there will be an exhibit area on all days of the conference with tabletop booths open to exhibitors offering equipment, services, and publications related to genetic research. The rate for a tabletop booth is $2,500 USD. Learn More.

Sponsorship Opportunities
We offer a Sponsorship Package, which includes exhibit space, an Industry Workshop, and additional opportunities for promotion and sponsorship. Additional sponsorship and corporate recognition opportunities are available. Learn More.

Industry Workshops
Interact with attendees with a longer format presentation at an Industry Workshop, which is available to all contracted exhibitors. Learn More.

Exhibit Dates

  • Wednesday, 20 September – 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
  • Thursday, 21 September – 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
  • Friday, 22 September – 9:30 am – 4:30 pm



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