PAG XXVI Conference (January 13-17, 2018)

The Plant & Animal Genome XXVI Conference is designed to provide a forum on recent developments and future plans for plant & animal genome projects. Consisting of technical presentations, poster sessions, exhibits and workshops, the conference is an excellent opportunity to exchange ideas, and applications on this internationally important project. The deadline for registration is January 12, 2018. After that date, only onsite registration will be available.

  • What Does Full Conference/Student Registration Include?


    • Access to Plenary Lectures, Workshops, Industry Workshops, and Computer Demos
    • Access to the Exhibit Hall and Poster Sessions
    • Access to the Computer Room (for computer demos, "electronic" poster presentations, & internet access)
    • Access to the mobile app
    • 1 Copy of the Final Program & Abstract Book (if requested during the registration process)
    • 5 Days Continental Breakfast
    • 5 Days Lunch
    • 5 Days Morning Coffee Breaks, Afternoon Coffee and Soda
    • Opening Welcome Reception (Sunday)
    • Closing Banquet Dinner (Wednesday)

    *Weekend-Only attendees receive 2 Days Continental Breakfast, 2 Days Morning Coffee Breaks, Afternoon Coffee and Soda, 2 Days Lunch and Opening Reception (Sunday).

  • Categories and Fees

    We currently have 3 registration categories: Industry, Non-Profit and Student:

    • Industry- includes those at companies and commercial organizations.
    • Non-Profit- includes those at universities and government organizations.
    • Students- must be Pre-Ph.D and upload a letter of certification from their Department Chairperson at the time of registration.

    There are 3 tiers of registration, based on date:

    • Early Registration- accepted up through and including October 31, 2017.
    • Standard Registration- November 1, 2017 through January 12, 2018.
    • Onsite Registration- available after January 12, 2018.

    Please see the right side of this page, which include Weekend-Only rates (not available for Students, who already receive a discounted rate).