MALAYSIAN INTERNATIONAL COCOA CONFERENCE 2009

1st Announcement

INTRODUCTION

There have been changes in the world cocoa scenario and advancement of new technologies since the last Malaysian International Cocoa Conference (MICC) that was held in 2005. This international event will bring together researchers, scientists, policy makers, manufacturers, producers and individuals to update and discuss research findings and current issues to sustain a prosperous and sustainable cocoa industry.

THEME

Enhancing productivity, efficiency and quality to sustain a vibrant and dynamic cocoa economy.

DATE AND VENUE

6-7 April 2009, Berjaya Times Square Hotel and Convention Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

CONTENTS

The conference will consist oral and poster presentations of the topics as follow:

• Present trend and prospects in cocoa cultivation, manufacturing, and processing.

• Advancement in upstream research – breeding and genetic, crop physiology, agronomy, soil science, pest and disease management, biotechnology and others.

• Advancement in downstream research – flavour and quality of cocoa and its products, nutritional and healths aspect, new and non-traditional cocoa utilisation.

• Maximising the use of research finding through effective technology transfer

• Economics, labours and trades

• International cooperation and development of cocoa

• Labour problems in commodities

• Sustainability issues

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

• Researchers and Scientists
• Traders, grinders, entrepreneurs, confectioners, and manufacturers of cocoa and related products
• Policy makers, academicians, bankers and investors
• Planters, managers and Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
• Students and individuals who have interest in cocoa

PAPER PRESENTATION

The conference organiser will arrange for papers presentation by prominent guest speakers from both local and abroad presenting specific topics on current issues and recent technology advancement in cocoa. Researchers and individuals are invited to present oral or poster papers. Intending authors who wish to present their paper(s) must submit their abstracts to the Secretariat before 15th November 2008 and the full paper before 4th February 2009.

The proceedings will be published after the conference.

GUIDELINE FOR ABSTRACT, FULL PAPER AND POSTER

See attachment Instructions to Authors. [download 34kb PDF]

LANGUAGE

English will be used during the conference.

REGISTRATION

The registration fee per person is as follows:

The registration fee covers conference materials, souvenir programme, lunches and refreshments. A late fee of RM 100.00 for local participants and USD 50.00 for foreign participants will be charged for registration received by the Secretariat after 03 April 2009. No refund will be made to registered participants who failed to turn up, but conference materials will be mailed to them.

 *          USD 200 per pax for a group of more than 3 persons for foreign participants;

**        RM 450 per pax for a group of more than 3 persons for local participants

Click here for registration form.

OFFICIAL AIRLINE

Malaysia Airlines extended preference airfares* to all registered participants through Malaysia Airlines’ office worldwide. Please contact the nearest Malaysia Airlines’ office for assistance for your flight, hotel booking or holiday arrangements.

(* Not applicable for travel from Malaysian domestic cities and Singapore. These fares are available only through Malaysian Airlines Office.)

ACCOMMODATION

Berjaya Times Square Hotel & Convention Center
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Tel : (603) 2117 8000
Fax : (603) 2143 3352
Email : btshcc@timessquarekl.com

For further information, please contact:

The Conference Secretariat,
Malaysian International Cocoa Conference 2009
c/o Malaysian Cocoa Board
5th and 6th Floor Wisma SEDCO
Locked Bag 211,
88999 Kota Kinabalu,
Sabah. Malaysia.

Tel       : +6088-234477 (Mr. Kelvin Hj. Lamin) / +6089-915604 (Mr. Navies Maisin)
Fax      : +6088-239575/253037 (Mr. Kelvin Hj. Lamin) / +6089-915646 (Mr. Navies Maisin)
E-mail  : micc09@koko.gov.my