Dear Valued Industry Partner:
The American Genetic Association is pleased to announce to the Conservation Genetics Community that ConGen GLOBAL is offering the next edition of the Recent Advances in Conservation Genetics Course (ConGen-2023), which will be held in at the St. Francis University campus in Loretto, PA, June 21- July 1, 2023. On behalf of The Organizing Committee for Recent Advances in Conservation Genetics (ConGen-2023) it is my pleasure and a privilege to invite you to this important international event.
The course will host 25-30 participants dedicated to the conservation of animals and plants and about 20-25 distinguished faculty from around the world. The course is directed by its founder, Dr. Stephen J. O’Brien, and taught by renowned scientists conversant in the methods, interpretation, and applications of genomic-based analyses for conservation of endangered species. The 20-25 esteemed experts listed below will share their personal research expertise and experiences in this important and rapidly developing field.
Each evening will feature a keynote-style open lecture by guest faculty on their seminal research advances and interpretations in conservation biology and genomics, including a feature from Rachel Newer, an author of a recently published book on the topic of biological conservation. A full day wildlife-based field trip will be planned by local hosts from the SFU.
Saint Francis University (SFU) is an ideal location for the Conservation Genomics Course due to its convenient location, beautiful landscape, modern facilities, and intimate setting. The University is accessible from several airports, including State College, home of Penn State University, which is about an hour drive away. Loretto is located along the rural, eastern edge of the Allegheny Mountains. The nearby towns of Ebensburg, Altoona, and Johnstown feature local brew pubs, wineries, and restaurants.
The course will host 25-30 students dedicated to conservation of animals and plants and about 20-25 distinguished faculty from around the world. The course is directed by its founder, Dr. Stephen J. O’Brien, and taught by renowned scientists conversant in methods, interpretation, and applications of genomic-based analyses for conservation of endangered species. The 20-25 esteemed experts listed below will share their personal research expertise and experiences in this important and rapidly developing field. Participants will learn how to handle bioinformatics pipelines and algorithms for analyzing genomic and genetic data, including computer laboratory demonstrations and exercises. Each evening will feature a Keynote style lecture by guest faculty on their seminal research advances and interpretations, but even in 2023 conservation science is not done exclusively at the computer. The ConGen2023 faculty represent an amazing group of people who come from around the world and will be teaching, sharing conservation stories, and interacting with students during the course.
ConGen2023 faculty, students and open lecture attendees will represent major research institutions in North and South America, Europe, Africa and the Caribbean, have indicated to us the importance of company in our field are eager to find out what new products, technologies and services are available, for them and could be tailored to the current research in conservation genetics.
You will find that there is a lot of interest in product demonstrations, and information on recent developments in your industry. If you would like to help us organize an event during ConGen2023, consider sponsoring students from developing countries, covering the expenses of a particular international faculty, or even promoting your product during a public lecture on conservation genetics of endangered species, we will be happy to make arrangements for your participation in planning and advertisement.
Please use the PayPal Donate button below to contribute to ConGen-2020 on behalf of PR Science Foundation. Your contribution is tax-free.
We hope that it will provide a great venue for networking: meeting people, seeing old and making new friends, and help promote conservation issues in this unique region as well as worldwide.
We hope to hear from you soon.
Stephen J O’Brien
ConGen-2020 Director
Support and Sponsorship Options
Public Lecture Sponsor $1,000 each
Sponsor one of the lectures at ConGen2015 and receive the following benefits:
(Please note: sponsorship can go towards lecture can only be chosen by the sponsor from the the seven open lectures in the course),
• Your company logo and 75 word profile on the Sponsor Page of the official ConGen2020 Website
• Your company logo and 75 word profile on the Sponsor Page of the official ConGen2020 Program
• Acknowledgement onsite as Sponsor during the Public Lecture of your choice
• 1 page insert in the participant handouts
The Welcome Reception Sponsor $2,150
Sponsor the official ConGen2020 Welcome Reception and receive the following benefits:
• Your company logo and branding will be displayed at the ConGen2020 Welcome Reception.*
• Your company logo and 100 word profile on the Sponsor Page of the official ConGen2020 Website.
• Your company logo and 100 word profile on the Sponsor Page of the official COnGen2020 Delegate Program.
• 3 Reception passes and 10 drink vouchers
The Midterm Dinner Party Sponsor $2,150
Sponsor the official ConGen2020 Midterm Dinner Party Night will receive the benefits that include:
• Your company logo and branding will be placed in ConGen2020 dinner room
• Your company logo and 100 word profile on the Sponsor Page of the official ConGen2020 Website
• Your company logo and 100 word profile on the Sponsor Page of the official ConGen2020 Delegate Program
• 5 Gala Night tickets and 25 drink vouchers
The Field Trip Sponsor $2,150
Sponsor the official ConGen2020 Midterm Field Trip will receive the benefits that include:
• Your company logo and branding will be placed along the routes of the ConGen2020 field trip
• Your company logo and 100 word profile on the Sponsor Page of the official ConGen2020 Website
• Your company logo and 100 word profile on the Sponsor Page of the official ConGen2020 Delegate Program
• 5 Gala Night tickets and 25 drink vouchers
Full Student Sponsor $2,150
Become a sponsor at an individual student at ConGen2020 and receive the following benefits:
• 1 Full Page color advertisement in the official ConGen2020 Delegate Program
• Your company logo and 75 word profile on the Sponsor Page of the ConGen2020 Website
• Acknowledgement of your level of support on the homepage of the official ConGen2020 website
• Acknowledgement of your level of support in the official ConGen-2016 Program
• Acknowledgement of your level of support in a printed banner onsite
• Exhibition Space
Branding Opportunities, Participant T-Shirts and coffee mugs $550
Highly visible, distributed to students and faculty of ConGen2020 and the VIP’s. Benefits include:
• Your company logo to appear on the official ConGen2020 T-shirt and coffee mugs
• Your company logo and 100 word profile on the Sponsor Page of the ConGen2020 Website.
• Your company logo and 100 word profile on the Sponsor Page of the official ConGen2020 Program.
Satellite Course $5,000
Sponsor a Satellite course or Symposium immediately before or after* ConGen2020 and receive these benefits:
• Discounted accommodation price for the industrial symposium speakers
• Your company logo and 100 word profile on the Sponsor Page of the official ConGen2020 Website
• Your company logo and 100 word profile on the Sponsor Page of the official ConGen2020 Program
• Acknowledgement onsite as Sponsor during your Course or Symposium
• 1 page advertisement in Program
• Faculty, students and participant lists (opt-in only)
• 5 Full Satellite Course or Symposium Registrations
* The possible times for the satellite course or symposium is June 9, or 19, 2020
(Please note: accommodation and travel costs for industrial symposium speakers must be covered by the sponsoring company in addition to the symposium price)