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Conference "Insects to Feed the World" is now open for registration

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November 6, 2013

We are pleased to announce that the conference “Insects to Feed the World ” is open for registration. The event will take place 14-17 May, 2014 in Wageningen, The Netherlands, and is jointly organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and Wageningen University and Research Centre.

The conference aims to address all aspects related to insects as food and feed and will bring together research scientists, government officials and private sector representatives from the food and feed sector from both developing and developed countries. It will be a milestone and will provide a framework and a roadmap to develop a new food and feed sector that can contribute to more sustainable global food security.

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The conference targets people from all over the world and we invite all to participate in activities such as oral and poster presentations, discussion groups, and symposia. Prominent experts from diverse backgrounds will update us about the newest developments. All attendants are welcome to actively participate in the various activities, including the excursions to be organized during the last day to scientific institutes, private enterprises and the catering industry.

We look forward to a great conference and to welcoming you in Wageningen, The Netherlands.