Dear
all,
I would be extremely grateful if you could please share details of this event with relevant colleagues/networks. Apologies for cross-posting.
State of the World's Fungi Symposium
13–14 September 2018
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Building on the success of RBG Kew's State of The World’s Plants project, we are pleased to announce the first international State of the World’s Fungi Symposium. The event coincides with the launch of a cutting-edge new report highlighting our current state of knowledge and the major issues affecting fungal diversity and abundance. The two-day symposium offers a platform to discuss issues raised in the report and to engage the scientific community, policymakers and public alike.
The symposium is based around seven topical questions, with each session comprising talks from invited experts followed by a panel Q&A to discuss the emerging issues:
Call for abstracts
We are inviting abstract submissions from delegates wishing to present a poster accompanied by a one-minute oral presentation. Prizes will be awarded for the best student and early career researcher posters.
Deadline for abstracts: Thursday 9 August 2018
Register now for an early bird ticket
Early bird ticket: £150 (including VAT) – available until 8 June
Standard ticket: £192 (including VAT) – available 9 June to 13 August
The registration fee includes attendance, lunch and refreshments on both days, and a drinks reception during the poster session on 13 September.
For more information, to submit an abstract or to register for the meeting, please visit: www.kew.org/fungi-symposium.
Very best wishes,
Mimi
Dr Mimi Tanimoto
Project Manager - State of the World's Fungi Symposium
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Richmond, Surrey TW9 3AE