August 29, 2007

International Plant Protection Congress features commercial seminars
 

Press release
 

Commercial attendees at this year's 16th International Plant Protection Congress (IPPC) will have access to an unprecedented range of attractions, according to organiser BCPE (British Crop Production Enterprises).

To be concurrently held at Glasgow's Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre, BCPE Commercial Seminars will run from Tuesday to Thursday of the IPPC. An opening night drinks reception will give exhibitors the opportunity to invite guests to discuss their latest products, and the chance to network with delegates and other exhibitors.

"Exhibitors can invite their guests to meet them at the reception, and if they are pre-registered *, they will be granted priority entrance to the event," said BCPE Chairman and Exhibitions Director," Dr Colin Ruscoe.

BCPE Commercial Seminars promises to feature business and technical topics, in both the crop and non-crop sectors. Key subjects up for discussion include 'The role of crop protection product stewardship in agriculture' and 'Beyond agriculture - opportunities to diversify'. The latter focuses on trends and opportunities in the growing non-crop sector.

"With over 100 exhibition and hospitality booths in Hall 5, a key feature this year is the increased representation from companies in plant nutrition and new exhibitors from the contract R&D, biopesticides, publishing, software and not-for-profit sectors," said Dr Ruscoe.

He added that new exhibits include control of insect vectors of human disease, which reflects increasing importance of the non-crop market.

Hospitality suites hosted by over 30 companies will be situated in major hotels in the area connected to the exhibition by a BCPE shuttle bus service.

*Visitors may be registered by going to www.bcpc.org/ippc2007/delegate_registration/visitor_registration.asp and ticking the box for attendance at the drinks reception. Early registration is recommended, as entrance will be on a first come, first served basis.

For more information, please contact Chris Todd, BCPC on +44-1420-593200 or Andrew Kendall on +44-1394-610022.