September 25, 2023
Planning has commenced for the Annual Diagnostics Workshop (ADW) and the Annual Surveillance Workshop (ASW) 2024, which will be held as two separate events during the week of 18 March 2024 at the Twin Towns Conference Centre, 2 Wharf Street, Tweed Heads, NSW 2485.
The ADW and ASW events provide the opportunity for the National Plant Biosecurity Diagnostic Network (NPBDN) and Plant Surveillance Network Australasia-Pacific (PSNAP) members to improve their skills, exchange tips and techniques, share knowledge, and to network with colleagues.
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS
A call for abstracts for both ADW and ASW is now open to all NPBDN and PSNAP members. The abstract should be a maximum of 350 words (not including title, authors or organisations), and be submitted no later than 16 October 2023.
Abstracts are being sought from all NPBDN and PSNAP members including those from industry, universities, research and development corporations, government and research institutions. All abstracts will be reviewed by the Network Implementation Working Group (NIWG) and the Plant Surveillance Network Working Group (PSNWG), with successful abstracts confirmed early December 2023.
ADW abstracts must address the theme “Challenges of unculturables and their vectors”. Submit your abstract via the Abstracts and EOI registration link below.
ASW abstracts must address the theme “Surveillance in remote locations: challenges, solutions and incorporating community engagement”. Submit your abstract via the Abstracts and EOI registration link below.
EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST TO ATTEND
Members who do not intend to submit an abstract are still welcome to attend ASW or ADW 2024. Please submit your expression of interest to attend via the Abstracts and EOI registration link below no later than 16 October 2023.
IMPORTANT DATES
| Activity | Date |
| Call for abstracts open | Monday 18 September 2023 |
| EOI to attend ADW or ASW open | Monday 18 September 2023 |
| Abstract submissions close | Monday 16 October 2023 |
| EOI to attend ADW or ASW close | Monday 16 October 2023 |
| Notification of approval of successful abstracts by NIWG and PSNWG | Monday 4 December 2023 |
| Registrations and travel applications to attend ADW/ASW open | Monday 4 December 2023 |
| Registrations and travel applications close | Monday 22 January 2024 |
| ADW/ASW events | Week commencing 18 March 2024 |
NOTE
- Travel and one night of accommodation will be provided for confirmed participants (NPBDN and PSNAP members only).
- Staff of the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) are not eligible for travel funds and are encouraged to submit an EOI and consult their internal manager regarding travel arrangements.
For further information contact NPBDN@phau.com.au or psnap@phau.com.au
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