The Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council / Southeast Exotic Pest Plant Council Joint Annual Conference registration is now open!
Please visit the symposium website to learn more about this exciting event: PLANT WARS The EPPCs Strike Back! Deadlines are approaching! Register before April 30th to take advantage of the early rate; late registration begins May 1st. The Call for Abstracts closes on February 15th. If you are interested in presenting a paper or poster, please complete an abstract submission form at the symposium website . Student Opportunities Please note that SE-EPPC is sponsoring a Student Poster Competition with cash prizes for the top three poster presenters. SE-EPPC is also offering four student travel grants in the amount of $300 each. Please see the application instructions attached or at the symposium website. Field Trips In addition to oral and poster presentations, four field trips are being offered to beautiful local areas with exotic pest plant problems. Descriptions are attached and on the website and registration form. Space is limited so please register early. The conference will be held at the Edgewater Beach & Golf Resort. A block of rooms has been reserved at special rates that are available for the duration of the meeting as well as three days prior (May 17th May 23rd). Rooms front the Gulf of Mexico or an adjacent golf resort and include 1, 2 and 3 bedroom units with fully equipped kitchens. Please book early! Reservations made after April 29th will receive the group rate on a space-available basis only. Social/Networking events planned in conjunction with the conference include a social/poster session followed by a fishing tournament at a nearby pier (Tuesday evening), and a poolside banquet (Wednesday evening). Please check the symposium website often for updates on the program and CEUs that will be available from multiple states. We look forward to seeing you in Panama City Beach!
