The Japanese Society for Plant Biotechnology and JST OPERA “Creation of Innovative Advanced Technologies for the Future of Food” will co-host an international symposium on plant genome editing technology as follows. We look forward to your participation.

International Symposium

「Global trends of applications and regulations of plant genome editing」

Date: 1st September 2024, 13:30-17:45

Zoom hybrid style

*Onsite: Kawauchi-kita Campus, Tohoku University, Lecture Rooms B (A 03), Room B200

              https://www.tohoku.ac.jp/en/about/images/map_kawauchi_2019.pdf

 *Online: Zoom

Free of charge

Please register in advance using the registration form below, whether for onsite or online participation.

https://forms.gle/47DYqir22jr1oupi8

Deadline for registration:1st September 2024, 13:30

Abstract: Genome editing technology is expected to be one of the saviors for stable crop production in the future changing environment. In this international symposium, we will discuss the current social demands and regulations for genome editing technology in various countries and regions around the world, and discuss the global trends and the future that Japan should take, with the latest information introduced by domestic and international parties concerned.

Organizers: Prof. Hiroshi Ezura (University of Tsukuba) and Prof. Shin-ichi Arimura (University of Tokyo)

 

Program

13:30 Opening Remarks
13:40 Masashi Tachikawa(Nagoya university)
「Global Trends and Future Challenges in Regulations Concerning Genome-Edited Crops」
14:10 Mieko Kasai(American Seed Trade Association)
「Global Trends and Future Challenges in the Practical Application of Genome-Edited Crops」
14:40 Pankaj Bhowmik(National Research Council of Canada)
「Regulatory and Practical Challenges for Genome-Edited Crops in Canada」
15:25 Geronima P. Eusebio (Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Plant Industry)
「Current status of gene editing technology application and its regulation in Philippines」
15:55 Satya Nugroho(Research Center of Genetic Engineering, BRIN)
「Policy and Regulation on Genome-editing Crops in Indonesia」
16:25 Petra Jorasch(Euroseeds)
「The EU regulatory proposal for New Genomic Techniques - state of play and next steps」
16:55 Hiroshi Ezura(Univ of Tsukuba)
「Social Acceptance and Regulatory Challenges for Genome-Edited Crops in Japan」

17:25 Discussion

Please also check the conference website (https://forum.nacos.com/jspb/41/conference.php) for more information.