1. Co-ordination Action Co-ordination of Research on Genetic Resistance to Plant Pathogenic Viruses, and their Vectors, in European Crops FOOD-CT-2005-006961 Food Quality and Safety

2. Title: International Conference on “Use of genetic resistance as a tool to control plant pathogenic viruses / vectors” Work package number: 6 Overview WP participants: CHALEX, INRA, NAGREF, USFD, IAM-BOKU, ICGEB, UNIMI, VUA WP leader: CSIC

3. To increase European students’ appreciation of these topics through a best paper from a thesis competition WP6 Objectives Review current research on the use of genetic resistance as a tool to control plant pathogenic viruses / vectors. Important aspects to be addressed will include: i) provide stakeholders with a review of current research ii) transfer know-how research/industrial partners iii) disseminate research results and aiding technology transfer iv) strengthening the bonds companies/scientific institutions v) increase awareness of intellectual property and industrial exploitation of technologies

4. VUA will organise a competition to select the best paper from a doctoral thesis published in the conference proceedings. This competition is designed to stimulate interest in the field from students and recent postdocts. This competition will only be open to those who did their research in the European Research Area. As part of the prize all expenses incurred in attending the conference will be reimbursed. The main prize will be an all expenses paid trip to a conference of the winner’s choice. This competition will be advertised on the web site and as part of the publicity for the conference. Competition to select best paper from a thesis

5. WP6 Deliverables and Milestones D35 Proceedings, book of abstracts, list of participants and attendees of the International Conference (Month 33, Responsible partner: CSIC) D36 Winner of the best paper from a thesis competition selected (Month 33, Responsible partner: VUA) D40 Publication of conference conclusions (Month 35, Responsible partner: CSIC) M6.1 Preparation of the conference programme (Month 32, Responsible partner: CSIC) M6.2 Final entries accepted for the best paper competition (Month 32, Responsible partner: VUA) M6.3 Running the conference (Month 33, Responsible partner: CSIC) M6.4 Analysis of effectiveness of the conference(Month 35, Responsible partner: CSIC)

6. WP6 Timetable 24252627282930313233343536 JanFebMarMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanFeb 2007 2008 WP6 work D35 D36 D40 Conference Months D35 Proceedings, book of abstracts, list of participants (Month 33, Responsible partner: CSIC) D36 Winner of the best paper from a thesis (Month 33, Responsible partner: VUA) D40 Publication of conference conclusions (Month 35, Responsible partner: CSIC) M6.1 Preparation of the conference programme (Month 32, Responsible partner: CSIC) M6.2 Final entries accepted for the best paper from a thesis (Month 32, Responsible partner: VUA) M6.3 Running the conference (Month 33, Responsible partner: CSIC) M6.4 Analysis of effectiveness of the conference (Month 35, Responsible partner: CSIC) M6.1-2M6.3 M6.4

7. WP6 International Conference: Location Toledo Barcelona J.J. Lopez-Moya Murcia M. Aranda Madrid A. Fereres

8. WP6 Congress Venue: Toledo (Spain) Toledo -60,000 inhabitants -529 m above sea level -70 Km south of Madrid - 45’ motorway - TGV connection 35’ to Madrid Hotel Beatriz Toledo http://www.hotelbeatriztoledo.com/index.html

9. - A 3 days event - About 300 participants anticipated - Deadlines for -communications/inscriptions - Conference advertising and public exposure - Competition publicity WP6 Congress format http://www.resistvir.org

10. Tentative Conference Schedule Day 1 Day 2Day 3 Morning sessions Afternoon sessions Morning sessions Afternoon sessions Closing Dinner Welcome Opening session Arrival Departure

11. Conference Schedule Day 2Day 3 1 (1h40’) 3 (2h) Closing Opening Dinner Day 1 Welcome Mon. 22 Tue. 23Wed. 24 2 (1h40’) 4 (2h) 9:00 10:40 11:20 13:00 14:30 16:30 18:30 1 (1h40’) 3 (2h) 2 (1h40’) 4 (2h) Arrival: Transportation from Madrid Aeroport/city Departure: Transportation to Aeroport/city Madrid 2nd night 3rd night 1st night October 2007 1 (1.5h) Social events Plenary sessions Poster sessions Parallel sessions Visit to Toledo (optional) Thu. 25

12. Congress figures (duration scientific program) Plenary sessions Poster sessions Parallel sessions 1 opening ceremony (1.5 h) + 4 morning sessions (4x2=8h) Lectures of 40’ (6), presentations of 20’ (12) Invited speakers: list of prioritized names from E.G.s Deadline: october 2006 2 sessions (2x2=4h) Number to be determined by scientific committee 2 duplicated sessions (2x2)x2=8h Selected from posters (in addition) Granted 15’ presentation for 32 authors

13. Costs: -Rooms/Poster panels/Book of abstracts/Audiovisual equipment/Secretary - Welcome cocktail/Farewell dinner/3 meals/coffee breaks/transportation/others - Invited speakers (trip/accommodation)x6 ~ 18.000 € Budget >80.000 € Incomes: - Registration fees ~300x(100?) = 30.000 € - ResistVir contribution~50.000 € - Others: national, regional, local administrations, organizations… Congress figures (budget)

14. To do list 2.- Congress schedule: - Lectures (invited). Remember DEADLINE!!!! - Plenary sessions - Concurrent sessions? - Poster sessions and selection of short talks 1.- Organising Committes (scientific, advisory…) Carmen Fenoll, U. Castilla-La Mancha 3.- Secretariat Selection of travel agency: alternatives local/national 4.- Others… … your feedback will be much appreciated…