Attend CROPS 2024

Conference Registration

Leading genomics researchers and plant breeders from around the world convene at the HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology for the CROPS conference, which examines the latest genomic technology in plant breeding and crop improvement. Co-hosted by HudsonAlpha and the University of Georgia, CROPS brings together researchers applying genomic-based techniques to crop improvement, plant molecular breeding experts, and traditional breeders interested in applying these techniques within their crops of interest. The meeting will also highlight young scientists, graduate students and postdocs.

We have 3 registration categories:

– Professional – includes those at non-profit and commercial organizations.

– Student – Students are required to submit a copy of their student identification to conferences@hudsonalpha.org.

– Guest Pass – includes access to Monday’s opening reception, Tuesday’s evening social, and Wednesday’s reception and dinner at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center. Guests are limited to non-industry persons (e.g. spouses). A co-worker or an associate within the industry may not use the guest registration.

There are 2 tiers of registration, based on date:

– Early Registrationup through and including March 31, 2024.

– Standard Registration –  through conference opening June 3, 2024.


Conference Fees

Early Registration
Standard Registration
Professional $700 $800
Student $400 $450
Guest – Social $100 $150

*This pass includes remote access to lectures, workshops and poster sessions.

Includes

– Access to Plenary Lectures, Workshops, and Industry Workshops

– Access to the Poster Sessions

– 3 Days Lunch and Breaks

– Opening Welcome Reception (Monday)

– Closing Banquet Dinner at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center (Wednesday)

– Eligible to submit a poster abstract


How to Register

You must complete the online registration form to register for CROPS 2024 – click here to register.

For onsite registration please proceed to kiosks located in the HudsonAlpha Atrium.

Upon arrival, all attendees must pick up their badge and registration materials onsite at the registration kiosks, located in the HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology Atrium.

If you are unable to attend CROPS 2024, you may send a substitute in your place. Contact us to adjust your registration details and replace your badge name and affiliation with that of your replacement.

Please send all emails regarding cancellations and substitutions to jrobinson@hudsonalpha.org


Payment Policies

All payments must be in U.S. currency.

For discounted Early Registration pricing, payment must be made in full and all checks and wired funds must be received by March 31, 2024. Payments received April 1, 2024 and later will not receive discounted pricing and Standard Registration rates will apply.


Social Media Policy

We encourage you to blog, post, and tweet highlights of and comments on the conference.

Please use the official hashtag for 2024 – #CROPS2024

You are permitted to blog, post, & tweet about what you are hearing & seeing at the conference and in the exhibit hall and you may highlight or comment on, but not share in full detail, the material presented. By registering for and attending any event, you agree that your image may be used at any time, without further notification, for printed materials, web sites, social media and other marketing purposes.

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